Cervical osteochondrosis is malnutrition and the gradual destruction of the cervical spine. The disorder is manifested by pain in the neck radiating to the shoulders, arms and head. If left untreated, cervical osteochondrosis progresses and is accompanied not only by severe cramps, dizziness, numbness of the limbs, tinnitus can occur caused by constricted blood vessels.
We have prepared material for everyone who is facing the problem of cervical osteochondrosis and wants to cure it at home.
Reasons for the development of pathology
Cervical osteochondrosis is a disease of our time. The main reason for its appearance is an inactive lifestyle. This causes an increased load on the cervical region, under the influence of which muscle spasms occur, which disrupts blood circulation. Nutritional processes associated with the movement of blood in the cervical spine are disrupted, changing the structure of the intervertebral discs and joints between the vertebrae. Over time, bone growths form on the cervical spine, which reduces the mobility of the cervical spine, causing pain and numbness of the shoulder girdle.
Other causes of cervical osteochondrosis include:
- posture disorders;
- increased body weight;
- constant straining of the back during work (drivers, office workers);
- increased physical activity;
- spinal cord injury.
Signs and symptoms
The presence of cervical osteochondrosis can be detected in the early stages, because with minor changes in the structure of the cervical spine, a person may already feel discomfort. Over time, the impact of degenerative changes increases. As a result of the manifestation of cervical osteochondrosis, we can divide it into the following stages:
- Mild neck pain may be aggravated by head movements.
- The pain intensifies, it can radiate to the shoulders or arms. It is accompanied by weakness, absence, headache.
- Painful feelings become permanent, numbness of the hands is added.
- There are attacks of severe dizziness 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 they compress the nerve root of the spinal cord and the arteries responsible for feeding the brain. If you detect signs of cervical osteochondrosis, it is important to start treatment as soon as possible.
Basics of treatment
Conservative therapy in the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis shows high efficiency. All her activities can be performed at home with the permission of a doctor.
The treatment focuses on:
- removal of the load from the spine;
- pain relief;
- removal of muscle contractures;
- preventing further changes in the tissues around the cervical spine;
- removal of numbness;
- sleep normalization.
To achieve the set goals, the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis is based on three directions: treatment with natural materials and animal components (herbs, eggs, animal fats), massage and physiotherapy.
Home treatment methods
For the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis at home, you can use plant and animal raw materials purchased at the pharmacy or collected independently. But since a large number of components of natural origin are allergens, it is important to ensure that you do not have allergic reactions before using any folk recipe.
Alcohol wrap
Mix 300 ml of medical alcohol, 10 ml of iodine, 10 pre-crushed analgesic tablets, 10 ml of camphor alcohol. Moisten a cloth in the resulting solution and apply compresses to the affected area until the pain subsides. If there are wounds or inflammation on the skin, the dressing should be discarded.
Potato compress
Grate 1 potato and add 2 tablespoons of liquid honey. It is important that there are no crystals in the honey, because otherwise they can cause tissue burns. Put the porridge in a thin cloth and apply to the area of the cervix.
Pine infusion
Buds for product preparation 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 spruce scent. Take it inside 3 times a day per teaspoon. You should keep the mixture in your mouth for 2 minutes. The course of admission is 2-3 weeks.
Horseradish rub
Horseradish root is grated, after which the porridge is squeezed to get the juice. It is mixed with alcohol in a ratio of 1: 1. The resulting mixture is rubbed into the area of the cervix, where severe pain is felt, but without affecting the areas below which 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 problem areas.
Decoction of 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. The course of admission is 1 month.
Dandelion decoction
You will need dried dandelion root for cooking. They are crushed in the amount of 15 g, filled with 250 ml of hot water and kept in a water bath for 15 minutes. The broth is then allowed to cool for 50 minutes, filtered, diluted with water to give 250 ml. Take 3 times daily before meals, 75 ml.
Radish compresses
Used to relieve pain, do not use if there is inflammation in the neck. Grate the radish on a fine grater, place it on a piece of cloth and cover with another piece of cloth. Apply the compress on the neck and secure with cling film. Radish juice causes a warming effect and a burning sensation, hold the compress until the burning sensation is tolerated.
Honey wrap
Mix 15 g of honey and coarse salt. Place on a soft, natural cloth. Apply the dressing to the neck, cover with paper and secure with a scarf. Repeat daily before bed until the pain subsides.
Also, for effective treatment of cervical osteochondrosis it is worth organizing a proper place to sleep. The surface should be moderately hard, place a small, soft pillow under your head, and a sandbag or special roller under your neck.
It is important to stretch the cervical vertebrae and neck muscles, so visit on a horizontal bar 2 times a day.
Include foods rich in vitamin B in your diet. It is found in pineapples, dried fruits, cranberries, potatoes, spinach, green peas, garlic, almost all meat products, but especially in beef and chicken offal. There is a lot of B vitamins in tuna, pink salmon, pollock eggs and sturgeon. Eggs, seeds and nuts contain vitamin B. You can also take B vitamins from the pharmacy, but only after consulting a doctor.
Massage
Independent kneading of the neck will help increase blood circulation and thus provide the necessary tissue nutrition, and massage also prevents salt deposition, relieves pain and relaxes muscles.
Self-massage for cervical osteochondrosis:
- Sit on a chair or other moderately hard surface so you can keep your back straight.
- Cross one leg over the other. Place your elbow on your feet so that your toes touch the back of your neck.
- Place the fingers of the other hand on the nape of the neck.
- Perform fingertips with a smooth, light rub, kneading and finally stroking 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
Performing physiotherapy exercises is a prerequisite for effective treatment of cervical osteochondrosis. The main goal of exercise therapy is to increase the mobility of the patient's cervical spine, increase the hydration of the intervertebral discs, which enables easier movement of the neck and pain relief. Before exercising, consult your doctor, he will help you choose the optimal regimen and time.
It is forbidden to bend the neck strongly or do active rotations of the head during exercise therapy, only a slight hint of such movements will be accurate. Despite its apparent simplicity, this method of treating cervical osteochondrosis has proven to be effective. All exercises are painless, do not cause dizziness and help to activate the diet of the damaged area.
Needle applicator
This simple device for performing acupuncture at home has been shown to be very effective in treating and alleviating the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis. Thanks to the action of the smallest needles of the applicator, blood circulation at the site of exposure is activated and pain is relieved. You need a roller applicator to treat cervical osteochondrosis. It is placed under the neck and pressed for 30 minutes or fixed with a belt. At that time you will feel warm, and after that the pain will disappear. The procedure is performed every day for 30 minutes for 3 weeks, followed by a break of 1 week.
Such a drug also has contraindications. The applicator is not used in pregnancy, oncology, epilepsy, skin diseases at the site of exposure, hemophilia, severe cardiovascular insufficiency.
Training apparatus
Cervical osteochondrosis is the gradual destruction of the spine. This problem has irreversible consequences and does not allow you to live your normal life. Therefore, it is necessary to devote time to its treatment, and it is important to do so in different directions. Massage, exercise therapy, acupuncture - all this allows you to remove clamps from the muscles, increase blood flow to the cervical spine, stretching the intervertebral discs so as not to deform, but stretch and fill with moisture. The home coach has been specially developed to achieve all of these goals.
It is a frame system with handles and rollers. All rollers have different diameters, among which the largest - the active roller targets problem areas. Simply install it where the biggest blow is needed, in this case the neck, lie on the simulator with your back, fix your hands on the handles and perform swinging movements back and forth. Enough 10 minutes a day to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. Especially for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis, a roller with wooden spikes that perform acupuncture function was added to the set of simulators.
During the exercise on the simulator, the whole spine is slightly stretched, the blood circulation in the cervical spine is increased and muscle contractions are removed. Together with the cervical spine, the entire spine and occipital zone are massaged.
Natural oak and ash wood is used to make the simulator, the design can withstand heavy loads and is suitable for people of high body weight. The length of different models also varies so you can buy a simulator for your height.
Depending on the degree of cervical osteochondrosis, it will take an average of 2 months to recover. As a result, the pain will disappear, normal blood circulation will be restored, dizziness will disappear and the physical condition of the whole organism will generally improve.
Briefly about the advantages of the simulator:
- massage, acupuncture and exercise therapy with one simulator;
- suitable for treating all back problems;
- made of durable wood, light and compact;
- easy to use;
- suitable for the whole family.
The spine is the inner core of the body, on which the condition of your body depends. Pay attention to his health with the help of an exercise machine to keep him well on the move for years.