Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis at home. Symptoms and preventive measures

Cervical osteochondrosis (Shokh) manifests itself in degenerative changes in the spine. Before treatment, the patient should undergo a detailed diagnosis. A good result can be achieved only with complex therapy. If the violations are small, then the treatment can be carried out at home.

What is the danger of a show?

The disease of the cervical vertebrae causes pain, cross in the joints, numbness of the hands and the deteriorated coordination. Initially, there is a decrease in the sensitivity of the upper extremities.  In the context of pathological changes, several syndromes arise:

• root;
• vertebral artery;
• irritive reflex;
• cardiac.

If the treatment does not begin in time, there is an infraction of large vessels, which leads to problems with brain nutrition.

As a result of the lack of normal brain circulation, several irreversible changes arise.

With vertebral artery syndrome, the patient has a constant morning pain. It can be pulsating and growing. Sometimes the pain gives in the eye. Tablets do not help eliminate the strong migraine attack.

Symptoms of the disease

Osteochondrosis has pronounced symptoms.  Often in patients the following signs are observed:

• Hand weakness;
• Crunchy and articulate pain during movements;
• general weakness and fatigue;
• neck and neck pain;
• decrease in visual acuity and hearing;
• Language numbness.

One of the most common characteristics is dizziness.It can be accompanied by a sound in the ears and disorientation.

Signs of exacerbation of condrosis

The intervertebral discs become thinner gradually. This leads to an exacerbation of the disease. In the context of such changes, constant acute pain are observed. Its intensity increases with the inclination and turns of the head. Pain can spread over arms and shoulders. Durante la exacerbación, la tensión en los músculos del cuello aumenta.

What can you do at home?

The treatment of the osteochondrosis of the cervical column in the home can only be carried out after consulting a doctor. A good effect is given by therapeutic gymnastics, self -support and the use of special masseuses. Taking medications should only be as a specialist in purpose.

Therapeutic gymnastics

Therapeutic gymnastics is an important component in the complex treatment of osteochondrosis.  During training, it is forbidden to make sharp idiots, as they can cause dizziness. It is necessary to gradually increase the amplitude.

It is important to observe a quiet rhythm of breathing. When performing exercises, the patient should not feel severe pain or discomfort.

Ceremonies

Initially, a doctor or coach should familiarize the patient with a set of exercises. After 3-4 training classes can be carried out at home.

Effective exercises:

• deep head inclinations;
• Rotation in a schedule and against him;
• circular movements of the hands;
• Rape the head back.

All effective exercises for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis are as simple as possible. They can be done at home or even at work. Such a set of exercises is also suitable for disease prevention.

Auto -Sajeje

The car -massage will help relieve the tension of the muscles and improve the patient's general well.  The benefits of manual influence:

• Improvement of blood circulation;
• Prevention of salts deposit due to soft pressure in the neck area;
• Tissue nutrition activation with useful substances and oxygen;
• decrease in pain;
• Improvement of metabolic processes in the tissues of the cervical zone;
• Decrease in blood pressure.

Before starting self -awareness, the patient should study the basic techniques and exposure points that must massage. All movements must be soft and tidy.

Rules for the procedure:

• The massage can only be carried out with fingers;
• The impact must be as delicate as possible;
• Strong pressure is excluded;
• The movements must be without pressure.

The massage must be carried out using caressing, kneading and rubbing. The muscles of the posterior and lateral surface of the neck are processed, as well as the occipital zone.  Auto algorithm -Massage:

1. Initial position: sitting, you can put a leg in the knee of the other. The elbow must be in such position that the hand reaches the back of the neck.
2. The opposite hand fingers must reach the back of the head.
3. You must start with a slight caress, rub and then proceed to knead the muscles.
4. The procedure ends with the shirt.

The duration of a session is 8-10 minutes. Such procedure should not cause pain.

Drug therapy

The doctor is prescribed by the doctor.  The car -medical can be dangerous. The effect of taking drugs:

• pain elimination;
• Restoration of normal blood circulation;
• Cartilage and bone tissue regeneration;
• Improvement of metabolic processes.

Before using the medication, it is necessary to make sure there is no allergic reaction.  The following groups of medicines for treatment are prescribed:

1. Non -steroidal anti -inflammatory medications.  They relieve the inflammatory process and stop pain syndrome. These drugs can be both in tablets and in the form of ointments and gels.
2. Novocaine block.  Eliminate pain.
3. Musorelaxantes.  It helps relieve muscle spasm.
4. Steroid drugs.  Introduced in the form of epidural and intramuscular injection.

To improve metabolic processes and strengthen the immune system, vitamin, B6 and B1 vitamins are prescribed. Medications for the treatment of 1-2 degrees of cervical osteochondrosis are prescribed.

Masseuses

Massagers help relieve muscle spasm and activate blood circulation.It can be different rollers, carpets and other devices, for example, mechanical and electrical massagers. The use of a Tibetan applicator is often prescribed.

Tibetan applicator

The duration of the use of the Tibetan applicator and the number of procedures is determined individually, depending on the patient's condition. For pain in the thoracic and cervical region, it is recommended to use it 10-15 minutes 2-3 times a day.

During periods of exacerbation, the duration of exposure must be reduced to 5-6 minutes, but at the same time the device must be used 4-6 times a day. If there are severe acute pain, then you should consult a doctor for the security of using the applicator.

The applicator is available in several forms:

• belt;
• rug;
• templates;
• roller.

To treat the show, a roller is used.  This is a healing pillow in which the 2-5 mm long plastic peaks are located. The therapeutic effect of said applicator is explained by the effect on the biologically active points of the reflex areas. The roller peaks irritate nerve endings. Due to this effect, metabolic processes accelerate, and this activates bone restoration and cartilage.

Popular remedies and recipes

There are a lot of popular remedies for the treatment and prevention of osteochondrosis. They will not help eliminate the disease completely, but will improve the patient's condition. Before use, you should consult a doctor.

Ginger ointment

Ginger ointment is heated well and has an anesthetic effect.  It will require 55 g of non -cleaned and grated equipment. To him, 3 garlic cloves and 30 g of butter are added.

The dough must have a homogeneous consistency. To make garlic smell not so intense, you must add a small amount of essential oil.

Mixture of eggs

The egg mixture is used for compresses.  Initially, you need to mix:

• Chicken eggs - 3 pcs;
• Mustard powder - 50 g;
• diluted alcohol - 50 ml;
• Camphore alcohol - 50 ml.

The product must be applied 2 times a day in the affected areas until it is completely dry. The therapeutic course lasts from 12 days to several months.

Sunflower decoction

The sunflower broth will help get rid of stagnant saltage in the joints.  To prepare a popular remedy, the root part of the plant is used. It must be washed, drying and chopped. For 150 g of plants, 2. 7 liters of water are used. The medicine should be boiled for half an hour.

Such decoction will be sufficient for 2-3 days. It must be consumed 30 minutes before eating. The optimal therapeutic course is 30 days.

Coniferous decoction

To prepare such tool It will require 1 cup of minced firing needles or 2 glasses of pine needles.For this amount of plant base, 250 ml of boiling water are taken. The product must be boiled for 20 minutes. After cooling, it must be tension.

To flavor, lemon juice or honey can be added to drink. The medicine should be drunk during the day in 3 doses.

Honey compress

To prepare a honey compress, you need honey, vodka and aloe juice.  All components are taken in a proportion of 2: 3: 1. They must be mixed and insist for 12 hours.

In the resulting solution, it is necessary to wet the napkin and join it to the injury. The compress can be removed when the napkin is completely dry. For greater effectiveness, this solution for compresses must alternate with other compounds.

HERBA HEAD

HERBALS can be used both for treatment and to prevent the development of degenerative changes in the spine.  The most effective collection is the tea of the monastery.

Main components:

• yarrow  - Eliminates toxins, eliminates the inflammatory process;
• San Juan grass  - Restore joints and cartilaginous fabric;
• sage  - Improvement of metabolism and prevents distribution changes in the spine;
• Pine outbreaks  - Remove the inflammatory process and pain.

To prepare that tea, take 1 teaspoon. Withdraw the herbal meeting and pour it with a glass of boiling water. The product must be infused in 10 minutes. It is recommended to take it 2-3 times a day. The therapeutic course is up to 4 weeks.

Prevention

The prevention of the development of cervical osteochondrosis must be complex.  It is important to normalize metabolism, the withdrawal of cholesterol and excess salts. For this, it is recommended to take decoctions, infusions and bathrooms with medicinal herbs. Special attention should be paid to physical activity. Physical education exercises can be carried out for preventive purposes.

At what stage can I quickly cure the disease?

You can completely cure the disease only in the first stage. In this case, degenerative changes are insignificant and are very susceptible to correction. In advanced cases, it is quite difficult to completely eliminate the disease, since a significant destruction of the cartilage tissue is observed. With proper treatment, the patient's condition can significantly improve, but not to heal it completely.

Nutrition

Proper nutrition plays one of the key roles in the prevention of osteochondrosis.The following products must be present in the diet:

• chicken;
• cereals;
• balls;
• Black bread;
• milk products;
• green;
• vegetables;
• lavender.

For spine diseases, there are no strict prohibitions in certain products. However, cervical osteochondrosis occurs in the context of obesity.  It must be excluded from the diet or minimizing the following products:

• white bread;
• Fast food;
• fatty foods;
• condiments and spices;
• soda.

It is important to follow the way of drinking.  A sufficient amount of fluid must enter the body. It is recommended to abandon alcohol, since it negatively affects the nervous system and metabolism. The ban is prohibited, since it contains a large amount of sugar.

It is recommended to drink 2-3 liters per day. The exact amount of water is calculated individually depending on the body weight. It is better to drink clean and not carbonated water.

Specialist recommendations

1. Doctors recommend constantly monitoring posture.
2. It is not recommended to sit motionless for more than 20 minutes. You must get up and knead as often as possible. The minimum duration of said load is 10 seconds.
3. A gymnastics complex must be performed every morning. It will help strengthen the whole body. For prevention, you must attend several sports welfare training. It is important that classes are regular.
4. If necessary, the doctor can prescribe a special corset. Such device will help reduce load in the posterior muscles, eliminate pain and improve posture. The corset will accelerate the recovery process and avoid complications. The choice of the product must remain with the doctor. The first time that no more than 15 minutes should be used, and then the duration of use gradually increases to 6 hours a day.

The home therapy of cervical osteochondrosis can be effective if it is prescribed and controlled by a doctor. The treatment must be integral: physical exercises, take medications and the use of massagers. Popular therapy methods cannot completely eliminate the disease, they only reduce the intensity of symptoms.