Cervical osteochondrosis is a lack of nutrients and the gradual destruction of the cervical vertebrae. This abnormality is indicated by pain in the neck, which radiates to the shoulders, arms and head. If left untreated, cervical osteochondrosis develops and is accompanied not only by severe cramps, dizziness, limb numbness, tinnitus caused by pinched blood vessels may appear.
We have prepared materials for everyone who suffers from cervical osteochondrosis and wants to cure it at home.
Causes of pathological development
Cervical osteochondrosis is a disease in our time. The main reason for his appearance is his sedentary lifestyle. This causes an increase in load on the cervical region, under the influence of spasms occur in the muscles, which interfere with blood circulation. The nutritional process, which is associated with the movement of blood in the cervical spine is disrupted, the structure of the intervertebral discs and the joints between the vertebrae are altered. Over time, bone growth forms on the cervical vertebrae, this reduces the movement of the cervical spine, causing pain and numbness in the shoulder girdle.
Other causes of cervical osteochondrosis include:
- postural disorders;
- weight gain;
- constant back pressure while working (drivers, office workers);
- increased physical activity;
- spinal cord injury.
Signs and symptoms
It is possible to detect the presence of cervical osteochondrosis at an early stage, because with small changes in the structure of the cervical vertebrae, a person may already feel uncomfortable. Over time, the influence of degenerative changes increases. As a result of the manifestations of cervical osteochondrosis, it can be divided into the following stages:
- Slight neck pain, may be aggravated by head movement.
- The pain is increasing, can radiate to the shoulder or arm. It is accompanied by weakness, absenteeism, headaches.
- The painful sensation became permanent, numbness of the hands added.
- There are severe dizziness attacks with tinnitus, dark spots in front of the eyes, impaired coordination, numbness of the tongue, decreased vision.
Violations of the cervical spine are very dangerous, because the nerve roots of the spinal cord and arteries responsible for feeding the brain are pinched. If you find signs of cervical osteochondrosis, it is important to start treatment as soon as possible.
Basis of treatment
Conservative therapy in the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis shows high efficiency. All activities can be done at home with a doctor's permission.
Treatment focuses on:
- remove the load from the spine;
- pain relief;
- removal of muscle contractions;
- prevent further changes in the tissues around the cervical vertebrae;
- elimination of numbness;
- normalization of sleep.
To achieve the set goals, treatment for cervical osteochondrosis is based on three directions: treatment with natural ingredients and animal components (ingredients, eggs, animal fats), massage and physiotherapy.
Methods of treatment at home
For the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis at home, you can use plant and animal raw materials purchased at the pharmacy or collected yourself. But since a large number of components of natural origin are allergens, it is important to make sure that you do not have an allergic reaction before using folk recipes.
Alcohol compresses
Mix 300 ml of medical alcohol, 10 ml of iodine, 10 pre-crushed analgesic tablets, 10 ml of camphor alcohol. In the resulting solution, moisten the cloth and apply a compress on the affected part until the pain subsides. If there is a sore or inflammation on the skin, the compress should be removed.
Potato compresses
Grate 1 potato and add 2 tablespoons of melted honey into it. It is important that there are no crystals in honey, otherwise it can cause tissue burns. Put the gruel in a thin cloth and apply to the cervical area.
Pine infusion
Buds for the preparation of the product are harvested in early May, when their size reaches only 2 cm. Cut the collected buds into rings, cover with sugar in a ratio of 1: 2 and leave in a dark place for 2 weeks. As a result, the mixture should get a golden brown color and a rich fir smell. Take in 3 times a day for one teaspoon. You need to keep the mixture in your mouth for 2 minutes. The admission course is 2-3 weeks.
Rub the radish
Grate radish root, after which the gruel is squeezed to get the juice. It is mixed with alcohol in a ratio of 1: 1. The resulting mixture is rubbed into the cervical area, where severe pain is felt, but without affecting the area where the lymph nodes are located.
Ginger ointment
Grate 50 g of ginger root and 3 cloves of garlic, add 3 tablespoons of butter. Rub into the problem area.
Boil the needle
Take 250 g of pine or spruce needles, pour 1 liter of cold water, cook for half an hour. Take 2 times a day, half an hour after meals, with a break of 8 hours. Admission course is 1 month.
Boil the dandelions
You need dried dandelion roots for cooking. They are crushed in a volume of 15 g, filled with 250 ml of hot water and kept in a water bath for 15 minutes. Then the broth is left to cool for 50 minutes, filtered, diluted with water to 250 ml. Take 3 times daily before meals, 75 ml.
Radish compress
It is used to relieve pain, do not use if there is inflammation in the neck. Grate the carrots on a fine grater, place on a piece of cloth and cover with another piece of cloth. Apply the compress to the neck and secure with adhesive. Radish juice causes a warming effect and a burning sensation, withstands compresses so that the burning sensation is tolerated.
Honey compresses
Mix 15 g each of honey and coarse salt. Place on a soft natural fabric. Apply the compress to the neck, cover with paper and secure with a scarf. Repeat daily at bedtime until the pain subsides.
Also, for the effective treatment of cervical osteochondrosis, it is necessary to arrange proper bedding. The surface should be hard enough, place a soft, fluffy pillow under your head, and a special sandbag or roller under your neck.
It is important to stretch the muscles of the cervical and neck vertebrae, so hang on a horizontal bar 2 times a day.
Include foods in your diet that are rich in vitamin B. It is found in pineapple, dried fruit, cranberries, potatoes, spinach, green beans, garlic, almost all meat products, but especially in beef and chicken. There are many B vitamins in tuna, pink salmon, pollock roe and sturgeon. Eggs, seeds and nuts contain vitamin B. You can also take vitamin B pharmacy, but only after consulting a doctor.
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Kneading the neck freely will help improve blood circulation and thus provide necessary tissue nutrients, and massage also prevents salt deposition, relieves pain, and relaxes muscles.
Self -massage for cervical osteochondrosis:
- Sit on a chair or a relatively hard surface to anchor your back.
- Latitude one foot over the other. Place the elbows on the feet until your fingers touch the back of your neck.
- Place the fingers of your other hand on the back of your head.
- Perform gentle movements, lightly rub, knead and finally rub with your fingertips on the back of the head, back and sides of the neck. All movements are performed slowly and without strong pressure. Duration 8-10 minutes.
Exercise therapy
Doing physiotherapy exercises is a prerequisite in the effective treatment of cervical osteochondrosis. The main goal of exercise therapy is to increase the mobility of the patient's cervical vertebrae, increase the hydration of the intervertebral discs, which makes it possible to facilitate the movement of the neck and relieve pain. Before exercising, see a doctor, he will help you choose the optimal regimen and time.
It is forbidden to do exercise therapy to bend the neck strongly or to do active head rotation, only a few correct movements. Despite its simplicity, this method of treating cervical osteochondrosis has proven to be effective. All exercises are painless, do not cause dizziness and help activate the nutrition of the damaged area.
Needle applicator
This simple tool to do acupuncture at home has proven to be very effective in treating and relieving the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis. Due to the action of the smallest needle of the applicator, blood circulation at the site of exposure is activated, and pain is relieved. To treat cervical osteochondrosis, you need a roller -shaped applicator. It is placed under the neck and pressed for 30 minutes or fastened with a rope. During this time, you will feel warm, and after that the pain will go away. The procedure is performed daily for 30 minutes for 3 weeks, followed by a 1 -week break.
Such drugs also have contraindications. The applicator is not used in pregnancy, oncology, epilepsy, skin diseases at the site of exposure, hemophilia, severe cardiovascular insufficiency.
Training tools
Cervical osteochondrosis is the gradual destruction of the spine. This problem has irreversible consequences and does not allow you to lead a normal life. Therefore, it is necessary to take time for its treatment, and it is important to do this in different directions. Massage, exercise therapy, acupuncture - all this allows you to remove the clamps from the muscles, increase blood supply to the cervical spine, stretch the intervertebral disc so that it does not deform, but stretches and fills it with moisture. A home trainer has been developed specifically to achieve all of these goals.
It is a frame system with handles and rollers. All rollers have different diameters, the largest - the active roller has a targeted effect on the problem area. You just install it in the place that needs the greatest impact, in this case on the neck, lie on the simulator with your back, put your hands on the handle and do a back and forth swaying motion. Enough 10 minutes a day to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. Especially for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis, rollers with wooden nails were added to the set of simulators, which perform the function of acupuncture.
During the exercise on the simulator, the entire spine is gently stretched, blood circulation in the cervical spine is increased, and muscle clamps are removed. Along with the cervical spine, the entire spinal and occipital zones are massaged.
Oak wood and natural ash are used for the manufacture of simulators, its design can withstand high loads and is suitable for people with large weights. The lengths of different models also vary so you can buy a simulator for your height.
Depending on the degree of cervical osteochondrosis, on average, it will take 2 months to recover. As a result, the pain will disappear, normal blood circulation will be restored, dizziness will disappear and, in general, the physical condition of the whole organism will improve.
Briefly on the advantages of the simulator:
- massage therapy, acupuncture and exercise with one simulator;
- suitable for the treatment of all back problems;
- made of durable, light and dense wood;
- easy to use;
- suitable for the whole family.
The spine is the inner core of the body, which depends on the condition of your body. Keep an eye on his health with an exercise machine to keep him healthy and moving for years to come.