About 80% of people around the world will sooner or later become aware of such a disease as cervical osteochondrosis.Symptoms and treatment at home may differ in each case, so you still cannot do without medical help.The disease is not fatal, but it is quite difficult to cure, so the best option would be to use all possible methods - both folk and traditional medicines to forget about the painful pain forever.
Causes of the disease
Sad statistics show that the number of people suffering from this disease is increasing every year.This is caused by an unhealthy lifestyle, difficult working conditions and lack of proper attention to one's health.Despite the high frequency, few people know how to treat cervical osteochondrosis.
If you ignore the manifestations of osteochondrosis of the neck, a generalized form of the disease develops that affects the entire spine.However, more often the localization remains in the cervical and thoracic vertebrae.
If cervical osteochondrosis is not treated quickly at home, the progression can lead to complete immobilization of the patient.
In order to be able to create an effective treatment plan, you need to pay attention to the basic anatomy of the neck.One of the most important and largest vessels, the vertebral artery, passes through this section of the human body.It is through this blood flow that vital nutrients, including oxygen, flow to all parts of the brain.
Osteochondrosis is the result of deformation of the vertebral cartilage and discs, which puts additional stress on the vertebral body.The disease causes degenerative changes in the disc, inhibits physiological functions and reduces its height.As the disease progresses, there is a reaction in the end plate of the spine.As a result of this process, the spinal canal narrows and the spine becomes curved.
Initially, cervical osteochondrosis does not cause any alarming signs.As the disease progresses, the nerve roots shrink and the spinal cord space narrows.The following symptoms appear:
- neck stiffness, aching pain;
- Tingling and numbness of limbs;
- constant and specific headache, which is aggravated by any movement and does not disappear after taking analgesics;
- dizziness;
- lack of coordination;
- emotional instability;
- memory loss
- Noise and ringing in the ears.
What else causes neck pain?
The back and neck can hurt not only because of osteochondrosis.This is just one of the reasons.This symptom may be a sign of other diseases that require appropriate treatment:
- hypothermia;
- strong stress on muscles;
- constant forced posture;
- infections;
- joint pathologies;
- spine fracture;
- spinal canal stenosis;
- diseases of internal organs;
- benign and malignant tumors;
- Radiculopathy or nerve root compression.
Osteochondrosis has a distinctive feature.The presence of the disease can be determined by pain in the right half of the chest, in the area of the right hand and forearm.The pain is acute and most often short-lived.Attacks of acute pain may also occur, which can be relieved by taking analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Since all the symptoms can be different in each case, and other diseases are absolutely treatable, it is better to leave the diagnosis of osteochondrosis to professionals.After diagnosis and treatment, therapy can be added to traditional medicine.However, treatment with homemade ointments and lotions alone did not bring results.
Traditional medicines
The intensity and duration of therapy directly depends on the severity of the disease and the severity of the symptoms.Treatment should be aimed at maintaining spinal mobility, relieving pain, and preventing damage to the nerves and spinal cord.
Depending on the form and stage of the disease, specialists usually prescribe the following drugs for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis:
- Hormonal medications that help relieve pain and inflammation;
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that relieve inflammation and relieve pain;
- Muscle relaxants that quickly relieve spasm of the neck muscles;
- Medicines that relieve cramps and dull pain from nerve damage;
- antidepressants;
- warming ointments;
- Anti-inflammatory ointments.
All these drugs together help to remove osteochondrosis of the cervical spine.Home treatment also includes special exercises that warm up the muscles and damage the damaged tissues.
Home physiotherapy
During a visit to the clinic, a patient with osteochondrosis consults a therapist.The doctor can advise you on which medicines are best to take and if necessary refer to specialized specialists - a neurologist or a physiotherapist.The latter teaches the patient special therapeutic exercises that can be done independently at home.The therapy helps to strengthen and stretch the shoulder and neck muscles.
Regular exercise under the supervision of a doctor or relatives will quickly put the patient on his feet and prevent the recurrence of the disease.
Special massage
Often, the patient's condition is so severe, and concomitant diseases are so severe, that it is impossible to perform physical therapy exercises.In this case, one of the relatives can give the patient a special relaxing massage.
It is advisable to use pharmacy or homemade healing oil in this process.The best effect can be achieved if you use a soothing agent with plant extracts that have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Principles of massage:
- Do not push!Neck muscles are already suffering, and additional intense pressure can cause another attack of pain.Therefore, you should work gently with your hands so as not to cause discomfort to the patient.Only fingers should be involved in the massage.
- Do not make sudden movements!All manipulations must be carried out smoothly.
- Follow the direction!An important rule of massage for osteochondrosis is to follow the direction from the spinal column and not towards it.So the blood will saturate the right areas.
Many experts recommend using massage cups to improve blood circulation.Before the procedure, the skin should be lubricated with vaseline or massage oil.After the can is attached to the body, you should wait no more than 6-7 minutes.At the end of the procedure, the area is covered with a warm towel to keep the effect for a long time.
Traditional medicine suggests using ordinary bee honey to warm the skin and muscles.Before starting the procedure, you should warm the neck with a heating pad, and then apply a tablespoon of honey to the skin.With light massaging movements and palms, beat the honey into a white mass directly on the affected area.At the end of the procedure, the skin will be red and sensitive;It should be covered with a film and a warm towel or woolen scarf.White honey is washed off only in the morning.After the first such procedure, the patient will feel significant relief.
Folk medicines
We cannot write down simple but effective folk recipes.Alternative medicine recommends using combinations of different poisons, fats, essential oils and herbs for neck pain.
- Medicine with celery.The vegetable root is grated on a fine grater or rubbed in a sieve.After that, squeeze the resulting juice.It is recommended to take this medicine daily to maintain its freshness and beneficial properties.You should drink one tablespoon of juice three times a day before meals.
- Bay leaf decoction.Pour 15 g of dry bay leaves into a small enamel pot and fill with 300 ml of room temperature water, boil for 5-7 minutes.After the broth has been absorbed for 2-3 hours, it needs to be strained and cooled.Drink in small sips between meals throughout the day.It remains only to drink before going to bed.The course lasts 4 days, and after a one-week break, it is recommended to repeat the therapy.
- A collection of medicinal plants.Mix parsley, chamomile, oregano, hops, nettle and burdock root in equal proportions, 100 g each.With the dry mixture, pour 1.5 liters of boiling water in a thermos and leave for 3 days.Take the resulting drink 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day.The medicine should be kept in the refrigerator.
Effective scrubbing
Special handmade rubs will contribute to the effect of therapeutic massage.They contain only natural ingredients - oils and herbs.
- Red pepper medicine.Finely chop two hot red peppers and place in a tightly closed container.Pepper should be poured with a glass of vegetable oil.The medicine should be tightly closed with a rubber cap and left in a warm, dark place for a week.When the homemade ointment is ready, it should be rubbed into the collar area with light movements twice a day.It is not recommended to apply a large amount of the product, because the heating effect will suddenly turn into a burning effect, and instead of improving blood circulation, you will get a burn.
- butter cream.Mix a raw egg with a tablespoon of flour and the same amount of vinegar.Add 100 g of soft butter.After thoroughly mixing all the ingredients, the product should remain in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.A film will appear on the surface of the drug, which must be removed and treatment should begin by massaging the ointment into the skin.This homemade cream can be stored for no more than 3 days.
- Burdock compress.In the treatment of osteochondrosis, the mixture of horsetail and burdock has proven itself well.Finely chopped roots should be poured into boiling water, wrapped in a cotton cloth and applied to the painful area 10 times a day.After a week, the disease will stop bothering you.
Special recommendations
Treatment of osteochondrosis using complex therapy quickly brings results.The influence of traditional medicine and traditional medicine has a beneficial effect on the restoration of intervertebral discs and the maintenance of cartilage integrity.However, the diagnosis of osteochondrosis of the neck should be made only by a doctor.
The specialist should also tell you how to treat this disease at home, because incorrect treatment can lead to disease progression and even disability.
It should be noted that not all methods of home treatment of this disease show positive results.Acupuncture, apitherapy, deep massage, and back stretching can all cause harm.Even if the doctor recommends such procedures at home, it will only worsen the situation.Such therapy is performed only by specialists in a clinical setting.