Cervical osteochondrosis today torments an increasing number of people.
If earlier older men and women went to the doctor with this disease, now even teenagers can timidly knock on his door. Osteochondrosis of the cervical region "gets younger" every year, so its treatment is an urgent problem for entire generations.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
A sedentary lifestyle and insufficient physical activity will eventually take their toll. And it would be nice if there was only fatigue in the back and neck.
In reality, a disrespectful attitude to one's own body soon begins to show symptoms of osteochondrosis, sometimes separately, sometimes as a whole.
In general, cervical osteochondrosis, the symptoms of which are classified below, can be disentangled by "tingling" in the neck, dizziness, buzzing and pulsating in the ears, "asterisks" before the eyes andheadache.
reflex
The most common symptoms of neck disease are called reflexes. Most often they come in the form of short-term "shots". In this case, only a doctor can diagnose osteochondrosis, because not only does this disease manifest itself in this way.
All reflex syndromes are divided into three types:
- neck pain - severe pain in the neck and spine;
- cervicocranialgia - discomfort when turning the head and awkward posture;
- posterior sympathetic dysphoria - compression of the arteries in the cervical region, which also causes severe pain.
These symptoms usually appear only when exposed to additional factors - a long stay in an uncomfortable position or hypothermia of the neck.
The pain appears in the back of the head, with loads the hands get tired faster.
In especially difficult cases, cervical osteochondrosis can be confused with heart disease - when the chest region feels discomfort and the left arm swells.
Root
Osteochondrosis cannot be started - treatment should begin as soon as possible. Otherwise, after a while it will be possible to feel the root symptoms of the disease.
They occur only with one complication, when the spinal nerves and vessels are pinched and compressed in the neck. Once they become inflamed and block sufficient air supply to the brain, oxygen starvation begins.
Root symptoms are manifested by irritability, drowsiness of the patient and apathy, because his body does not have enough oxygen for normal functioning. Such signs, together with pain in the neck and spine, are a serious reason to consult a doctor.
Treatment with folk remedies
Osteochondrosis of the cervical region, the home treatment of which has been found and tested by many generations of patients, does not necessarily require expensive drugs. The experience of the ancestors is a strong enough way to deal with it, and often helps to overcome the disease.
There are many traditional medicines that relieve pain in osteochondrosis, relieve muscle tension and prevent nerves from pinching.
Traditional medicine methods, according to tradition, include:
- ointments and rubs;
- gymnastic;
- massages and self-massages;
- herbal compresses and other medicines.
The most effective methods for treating osteochondrosis are given below.
honey ointment
Like many diseases, osteochondrosis can be treated with honey. Specifically, an ointment based on it, which will help reduce muscle spasms and improve metabolism in the affected neck area.
To prepare the ointment, you need to mix 300 grams of heated honey, 6 grams of mummy and a tablespoon of warm water. The finished product is applied to the neck and massaged for about two minutes.
After that, more ointments are added to the affected areas, light self-massage is performed, and the neck is wrapped with polyethylene and a warm scarf. In order for the components of the drug to be better absorbed, you can take a shower before the procedure.
horseradish leaves
Horseradish leaves in the treatment of osteochondrosis work with excess salt - remove it from the body.
Therefore, even with an old disease, their use is very beneficial and meaningful. The fresh leaves of a young plant are particularly useful, but a dried version can also be used.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis with horseradish comes in the form of compresses, tinctures and even baths. Raw leaves are poured with boiling water and applied to the affected areas, and dry ones are well pre-soaked.
The longer the drug is kept in the affected area of the neck, the better the effect will be. Leaving the compress overnight is the most correct solution.
The tincture is prepared on the basis of vodka or alcohol diluted by half with water, with a ratio of washed and finely chopped leaves to liquid 1: 1.
The prepared "cocktail" is stored in the cellar or on the lower shelf of the refrigerator for a week, after which it is taken out and filtered. Take the tincture half an hour before meals.
Other herbal compresses
In addition to horseradish, compresses can be made from many other plants. Most of them will have a warming effect and improve the functioning of the circulatory system in the affected areas of the neck.
Herbs from which compresses can be made include:
- licorice;
- coltsfoot;
- celery root;
- madder;
- elderberry and many more.
A compress of 1 g of propolis, 50 g of mustard powder, 50 g of aloe juice and 400 ml of vodka is considered very effective. All components are mixed and applied to particularly painful areas at night.
A compress is made from elderberry with the same vodka. Take a handful of elderberries and warming liquid in a ratio of 1: 4. The mixture is infused for 7 days, then a compress is applied overnight.
rolling pin
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis at home with exercises also has its place. Exercises with a rolling pin or other similar projectile are considered especially effective.
A similar massage is performed as follows: the patient lies on the floor or on another hard surface, a rolling pin is placed under his neck, which must be "rolled". With the help of the exercise, the neck itself and the collar area of the back are worked out.
In no case should it be taken for a rolling pin during periods of exacerbation of the disease.
Gymnastics with cervical osteochondrosis
Cervical osteochondrosis, home treatment with gymnastics mainly borrowed from yoga, passes faster if you use all the recipes of traditional medicine from the complex. However, the condition of the patient must also be taken into account.
For example, gymnastics classes are contraindicated in exacerbations of osteochondrosis.
If there is no reason to refuse it, you should take note of the following exercises:
- sitting on the floor on the heels, the hands grasp the lock on the neck and, with their help, gently tilt the head, shaking it back and forth. There should be no sudden movements or pain;
- lying on your back on the floor, legs bent at the knees. Holding the position, the patient should roll from side to side;
- keeping your back straight and placing your hands in front of you on a table or other surface, you need to slowly turn your head in different directions;
- lying on the floor on your stomach, periodically raise your head. Sudden movements are unacceptable;
- lying on your back on the floor with your legs straightened, one hand is placed on the chest and the other under the middle part of the back. Inhale and hold the air for 10 seconds.
There are many other exercises that help with cervical osteochondrosis, but the main thing is to maintain a smooth and calm pace.
Self-massage
In addition to compresses, tinctures, gymnastics and ointments, self-massage is used to combat the disease. Sitting in a comfortable chair, the patient should massage the neck in a circle: knead 4-5 times, stroke 6-8 times and rub twice.
Cervical osteochondrosis, home treatment with self-massage for which is a serious test, can significantly reduce its manifestations if the procedure is carried out with sufficient frequency.
Self-massage has obvious advantages: relying on his own sensations, the patient can control the frequency of movements and their strength, thereby saving himself from pain and inconvenience. This exercise perfectly relaxes the muscles and eliminates tension in the neck.
Conclusion
Cervical osteochondrosis should be treated comprehensively, approaching it from all sides.
In addition to medical intervention in the situation, folk heritage should also be used - ointments, compresses and gymnastics.
This will help get rid of the disease as soon as possible or weaken its effect - and life will return to its bright and rich program.