Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis at home. Symptoms and preventive measures

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

What is the risk of a friend?

Cervical vertebra disease provokes pain, cramping in the joints, numbness of the hands and impaired coordination. Initially, there is a decrease in the sensitivity of the upper limbs.  Osteochondrosis pain in the neckAgainst the backdrop of pathological changes, a number of syndromes arise:

    root; vertebral artery; Irritant-reflex; Cardiac.

If treatment does not start on time, then a large vessel violation occurs, which leads to problems with brain nutrition.

As a result of the lack of normal cerebral circulation, a number of irreversible changes arise.

With vertebral artery syndrome, the patient has persistent morning headaches. It can be pulsating and growing. Sometimes the pain gives in the eye. The tablets do not help remove the sharp attack of migraines.

Symptoms of the disease

Osteochondrosis has pronounced symptoms.  The following signs are often observed in patients:

    the weakness of the hands; compressed pain and joints during movements; general weakness and fatigue; neck pain and nape; decreased visual acuity and hearing; Numbness of language.

One of the most common features is dizziness.It can be accompanied by a bell in the ear and misleading.

Signs of Condo Occurrection

The intervertebral discs become thinner gradually. This leads to an irritation of the disease. Despite the backdrop of such changes, constant acute pain is observed. Their intensity increases with slope and curves of the head. The pain can spread to the arms and shoulders. During irritation, tension in the neck muscles increases.

What can you do at home?

Treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine at home can only be performed after consulting a doctor. A good effect is provided by therapeutic gymnastics, self -massage and use of special massages. Taking medication should only be a specialist on purpose.

The girl performs the tilts of her head

Therapeutic

Therapeutic gymnastics is an important ingredient in the complex treatment of osteochondrosis.  During exercise, it is forbidden to make sharp deceit, as they can provoke dizziness. It is necessary to gradually increase amplitude.

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

exercise

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

Effective exercises:

    deep tilts of the head; Rotation in the direction of the clock and against it; Circular movements of the hands; Rape of 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 preventing the disease.

Self -massage

Itself -the size will help relieve tension from the muscles and improve the patient's overall well -being.  Benefits of Manual Impact:

    improving blood circulation; Prevention of salts deposits due to mild pressure in the neck area; activation of tissue food with useful substances and oxygen; decreased pain; improving metabolic processes in cervical tissue; Reduce blood pressure.
Before the onset of himself, the patient must study the basic techniques and exposure points to be massaged. All movements must be soft and regular.

Rules for the procedure:

    Massage can only be performed with fingers; The impact should be as delicate as possible; Strong pressure is excluded; The movements must be without pressure.

Massage should be carried out using stroke, joy and rubbing. The muscles of the posterior and lateral surface of the neck, as well as the occipital areas are processed.  Self -massage algorithm:

    Initial position - sitting, one leg can be put in the knee of the other. The elbow should be in such a position that the hand reaches the back of the neck. The fingers of the opposite hand should reach the back of the head. You need to start with a slight stroke, rubbing, and then continue to cook the muscles. The procedure ends with strokes.

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

Drug therapy

medicaments

The doctor is prescribed by the doctor.  Self -medication can be dangerous. Effect of drug intake:

    Removing pain; restoration of normal blood circulation; Regeneration of cartilage and bone tissue; Improving metabolic processes.

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

    Non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs.  They relieve the inflammatory process and stop the pain syndrome. Such drugs can be in both tablets and in the form of ointments and gels. Novokain blockade.  Eliminate the pain. Musorelaxants.  Help to relieve muscle spasm. Steroid drugs.  Introduced in the form of epidural and intramuscular injection.
To improve metabolic processes and strengthen the immune system, the reception of vitamins B12, B6 and B1 has been described. The medicines are prescribed for the treatment of 1-2 degrees of cervical osteochondrosis.

Massager

Masaging helps relieve muscle spasm and activate blood circulation.They can be rollers, carpets and other equipment, for example mechanical and electrical massager. The use of a Tibetan applicant is often described.

Tibetian

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

During periods of irritation, the duration of exposure should be reduced to 5-6 minutes, but at the same time the device should be used 4-6 times daily. If there is severe acute pain, then you should consult a physician for the safety of the applicant's use.

The applicant is available in several forms:

    belt; rug bedding; Roller

To treat the friend, a roller is used.  This is a healing pillow on which 2-5 mm plastic points are located. The therapeutic effect of such an applicant is explained by the effect on biologically active points of reflex areas. Spikes of the roll irritate the nerve endings. Due to this effect, the metabolic processes are accelerated, and this activates bone and cartilage restoration.

Folk remedies and recipes

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

Ginger

Ginger oil

Ginger ointment is well heated and has an anesthetic effect.  Will require 55 g of non -cleaned and minced gears. For it, add 3 garlic teeth and 30 g of butter.

The mass should have a homogeneous consistency. To make the smell of garlic not so intense, you need to add a small amount of essential oil.

Mixture

The mixing of the egg mesh is used for compresses.  Initially, you need to mix:

    Chicken egg squirrels - 3 pcs; mustard powder - 50 g; Diluted alcohol - 50 ml; Camphore alcohol - 50 ml.

The product should be applied twice daily to the affected areas until it is completely dried. The therapeutic course lasts from 12 days to several months.

Sunflower boiling

Sunflower soup will help remove stagnant salt in the joints.  To prepare a popular medicine, the root part of the plant is used. It should be washed, dried and shredded. For 150 g of plants, 2 liters of water are used. Medicine should be boiled for half an hour.

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

Coniferous

To prepare such a tool It will require 1 cup of chopped spruce needles or 2 cups of pine needles.For such a quantity of plant base, 250 ml of boiling water is obtained. The product should be boiled for 20 minutes. After cooling, it should be strain.

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

Honey

Honey compression

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

In the resulting solution, it is necessary to moisten the napkin and tie it to the lesions. The compression can be removed when the napkin is completely dry. For greater effectiveness, such a solution for compresses should be alternated with other compounds.

Herbal teas

Plant teas can be used for both treatment and preventing the development of degenerative changes in the spine.  The most effective collection is monastery tea.

The main ingredients:

    yarrow  - removes toxins, eliminates the inflammatory process; St. John's Wort  - restores joints and cartilaginous fabric; wise  - Improving metabolism and prevents dystrophic changes in the back; stitch  - Remove the process and inflammatory pain.

To prepare such tea, take 1 tablespoon. Plant collection and pour it with a glass of boiling water. The product should be injected within 10 minutes. It is recommended to take it 2-3 times a day. The therapeutic course is up to 4 weeks.

PREVENTION

Preventing the development of cervical osteochondrosis should be complex.  It is important to normalize metabolism, withdrawal of cholesterol and excess salts. For this, it is recommended to get decoction, infusions and baths with medicinal herb. Particular attention should be paid to physical activity. Physical education exercises can be performed for preventive purposes.

At what stage can I quickly heal the disease?

You can only cure the disease in the first stage only. In this case, degenerative changes are irrelevant and are well suited for correction. In advanced cases, it is quite difficult to completely eliminate the disease, as considerable destruction of cartilage tissue is observed. With proper treatment, you can significantly improve the patient's condition, but not cure it completely.

Food

Fruits and vegetables

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

    chicken; cereals; nuts; Black bread; Dairy products; green; vegetables; aspic

For spinal diseases, there are no strict prohibitions for certain products. However, often cervical osteochondrosis occurs against the overweight backdrop.  Should be excluded from the diet or minimize the following products:

    white bread; fast food; fatty foods; spices and spices; soda

It is important to follow the way of drinking.  A sufficient amount of fluid should enter the body. It is recommended to abandon alcohol as it adversely affects the nervous system and metabolism. Stop is prohibited, as 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, non -carbonated water.

Specialist recommendations

    Doctors recommend continuous monitoring of behavior. It is not recommended to sit without movement for more than 20 minutes. You need to get up and cook as often as possible. The minimum duration of such a charging is 10 seconds. A gymnastics complex should be performed every morning. This will help strengthen the whole body. For prevention, you should participate in various Wellness sports training. It is important for the classes to be regular. If necessary, the doctor may prescribe a special corset. Such a device will help reduce the load on the back muscles, eliminate pain and improve behavior. The corset will speed up the recovery process and avoid complications. Product choice should remain with the doctor. The first time they should be worn for no more than 15 minutes, and then the duration of the dress gradually increases to 6 hours a day.

Home therapy of cervical osteochondrosis can be effective if prescribed and controlled by a doctor. Treatment should be comprehensive: physical exercise, taking medication and using massages. Popular therapy methods are unable to completely eliminate the disease, they only reduce the intensity of the symptoms.