About 80% of the population have back problems. The most common diagnosis among diseases associated with the spine is cervical osteochondrosis. After a complete examination, specialists prescribe treatment. But the therapy recommended by the doctor does not at all exclude the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis at home.
Often times, doctors themselves approve of this method, as it is not only effective, but also helps to avoid more serious complications. It is also a good prevention of the disease. Speaking of the benefits of home treatment, it should be noted that home treatments can help alleviate periods of chronic exacerbations.
Before talking about ways to quickly treat cervical osteochondrosis, it is necessary to describe how this disease manifests itself and how dangerous it is for the body.
Important!If localized neck pain occurs, don't ignore it. Especially if you are not young anymore. Be sure to see a doctor if you have complaints and try to quickly find out the cause of the painful condition.
What is cervical osteochondrosis?
Osteochondrosis is a disease of the spine, which is accompanied by severe pain, affects the cervix or other parts. The human neck consists of seven vertebrae, as well as in this section there are many nerves and blood vessels. Therefore, at the slightest displacement of one of the cervical vertebrae, compression of the vertebral artery can occur.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis:
- persistent headache;
- dizziness;
- High blood pressure;
- "Flies" before the eyes;
- insomnia;
- unsteady gait:
- numbness of the upper extremities.
If one or more symptoms of osteochondrosis are found, you should immediately consult a doctor who will help you diagnose the disease.
Home treatments
Osteochondrosis is a disease that requires immediate treatment after diagnosis. The neuropathologist will prescribe various medications and physical therapy. They can be successfully combined with home treatments with home remedies. They pursue the same goal: to relieve pain syndrome, get rid of it as quickly as possible, so that a person can return to a comfortable lifestyle.
Exacerbation of cervical osteochondrosis
If there is an exacerbation of the disease, doctors prescribe anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs at home. It is advisable to use several gels. Recommendations of traditional healers:
- mix grated potatoes and honey in equal proportions, make a compress on the neck;
- Apply horseradish leaves to the sore spot and wrap it with a scarf overnight.
Between women
To prescribe proper treatment for cervical osteochondrosis in women, you will need to undergo a neurological examination and find out the stage of the degenerative process. Then the doctor prescribes chondroprotectors, muscle relaxants, vasodilators, and sedatives. Good recommendations received:
- physiotherapy procedures;
- massage and electrophoresis;
- hydrogen sulfide and mud baths;
- acupuncture and acupuncture.
In the first and second stages of the disease, manual therapy will be effective. In addition to all this, you must follow a diet, lead a healthy lifestyle and exercise.
General recommendations
What does treatment mean?
- elimination of pain;
- improvement of metabolic processes in the neck;
- restoration of normal blood supply to the brain;
- strengthen the muscles of the neck and shoulders;
- restore sleep.
The positive effect can be achieved by applying various procedures at home. Among the rapid methods of treating cervical osteochondrosis, the following practices are most in demand:
- self-massage;
- physiotherapy;
- compress according to popular recipes.
Let's consider some of the ways to treat cervical osteochondrosis at home separately.
Note!The compresses should be made of as many ingredients as indicated in the recipe. Traditional medicine is extremely sensitive, and an unauthorized change to the prescription can often have sad consequences.
According to the author's method
The therapy of cervical osteochondrosis according to this method is based on a number of exercises:
- give 20 to 40 nods (up and down);
- the head slowly tilts 20 to 40 times (from left to right);
- circular rotation, changing sides alternately, 4-5 times;
- lower your head so that your chin touches your chest;
- lift your shoulders for 10 seconds;
- stretch your chin forward and pull it back with head movements;
- Sit on the floor, bend your knees, touch them with your forehead and stay in this position for 50 seconds.
Self-massage
It is not difficult to master the massage yourself. The most important thing is to follow the instructions, then the self-massage will help eliminate headaches and improve blood circulation, relieve tension in the cervical spine and relax the muscles.
Self-massage instructions:
- massage is done only with fingers;
- the movement must be directed from the center to the periphery;
- The massage movements should be smooth and gentle.
Just three rules for performing self-massage will help to cope with the disease in a short time. The advantage of mastering the technique of self-massage is that it can be performed at any convenient time or in severe pain.
Swimming
Pool swimming treatment should be supervised by an instructor who can control and distribute the load. Therapeutic exercises will help:
- strengthen the muscular corset;
- stretch the spine naturally;
- release pinched nerves;
- strengthen immunity;
- improve well-being.
Swimming on the back is more helpful as it reduces the load on the cervical spine.
Compress according to popular recipes.
- Shred the lukewarm cottage cheese, pour a little vinegar, put on a gauze and wrap it around the neck or put it on the back.
- Grate the potatoes on a fine grater, add honey. Saturate the gauze with ointment and apply to the neck. Do this compress once a week.
- Mix a glass of vodka with black radish (first grate on a fine grater). Add a glass of honey to the mixture. This product is used to rub the neck.
- Finely grate 100 grams of horseradish, add vodka and a teaspoon of glycerin. Lubricate the neck with ointment for 7 days.
- To make a warm salve, mix together the pork fat and a tablespoon of the hop cones.
Drug treatment
The general principles of treating cervical osteochondrosis with drugs are to take the following drugs:
- anti-inflammatory medications that relieve pain;
- muscle relaxants - relax muscles, eliminate root entrapment;
- chondroprotectors - improve and restore cartilage tissue;
- B vitamins restore the structure of nerve fibers;
- vascular agents - dilate blood vessels and improve blood circulation;
- Nootropic drugs: allow neurocytes to "survive" the lack of oxygen.
Features of the treatment of the consequences of cervical osteochondrosis
Pressure
If hypertension manifests itself against the background of osteochondrosis, treatment is aimed at eliminating the cause of the disease. Thanks to complex therapy, you can get rid of swelling, vascular spasms and normalize blood pressure. A special scheme has been developed:
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or corticosteroids (for severe pain);
- chondroprotectors;
- vasodilator drugs;
- massage;
- physiotherapy;
- Exercise therapy, kinesitherapy.
Stroke
If you do not deal with stroke treatment in a timely manner, you can expect the following consequences:
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- panic attacks;
- increased intracranial pressure;
- transient ischemic attacks;
- Decreased intellectual and mnestic functions.
For treatment, drug therapy, physiotherapy, manual therapy are prescribed.
Vertebral artery syndrome
- First of all, the patient is prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs that can relieve swelling.
- Statins are often used to improve circulation.
- To restore the metabolism of neurons, nootropics are taken.
- To improve the metabolism of other organs, tissues, blood vessels, and muscles, metabolic drugs are recommended.
- Muscle relaxants are prescribed to relax striated muscles.
- You need to regularly maintain the nutrition of cells with vitamin B.
Noise in my head
The following factors influence the appearance of noise in the head:
- chronic circulatory disorders in the brain;
- smoking, alcohol;
- abuse of caffeinated beverages;
- infections in the body, traumatic brain injury;
- diabetes;
- heart and kidney pathologies.
In any case, it is recommended to undergo an examination, perhaps these are signs of diseases that do not belong to the pathology of the spine (head trauma, vegetative-vascular dystonia, hypertension, ear inflammation, overwork, fatigue, atherosclerosis ).
Dizziness with osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, nausea.
Similar symptoms occur both in the morning and at night. They are divided into three types:
- vestibular stem syndrome;
- cervical migraine;
- diencephalic syndrome.
To warn against the unpleasant manifestations of the disease, it is necessary to treat osteochondrosis of the cervical spine:
- perform exercise therapy exercises;
- eat properly;
- do not overload the spine;
- ventilate the room;
- If you smoke, stop it;
- do not cool too much.
It should be remembered that no matter how effective the home treatment is, you should not neglect the recommendations that the doctor prescribes, and also ignore physiotherapy. All procedures in the complex will help to overcome the disease, avoid complications and relapses. Be healthy!