Cervical osteochondrosis is the cause of acute pain that is poorly managed with medication. The use of folk remedies allows you to get rid of the unpleasant symptoms of this disease and will not harm the body. It is used in addition to conservative therapy, physiotherapy, massage and increases the chances of recovery.
Features of the non-traditional approach
Treatment of cervical lumbar osteochondrosis by folk methods is carried out under the supervision of a specialist. The disease itself is considered dangerous, so it progresses rapidly without specialized medical care and leads to a number of complications. An unconventional approach is used when doctors prescribe serious contraindications or acute intolerance to anti-inflammatory drugs. Thus, the main features of the treatment are:
- Minimum number of side effects and accessibility for all segments of the population.
- Approved recipes contain only natural ingredients, which increases the safety of their use.
- High effectiveness of treatment with the right approach.
- Possibility to combine traditional therapy, massage, exercise therapy, physiotherapy with traditional medical methods.
- Depending on the dose and duration of the course, side effects are unlikely.
- Successful elimination of inflammation and pain syndrome, elimination of muscle spasms, stabilization of the central nervous system.
- The ability to cook everything yourself from high quality ingredients, the whole process is easy and does not require special knowledge and training.
- Treatment is carried out at home.
Traditional methods allow you to get a stable remission and stop the progression of the disease, increase immunity and improve the overall condition of the patient. Due to the natural nature of the composition, side effects or complications are unlikely to develop.
Basic methods and means of treatment
Cervical osteochondrosis manifests itself with a number of unpleasant symptoms. Many patients complain of decreased vision or hearing, the appearance of tinnitus, increased fatigue, muscle aches, toothaches and headaches, and inability to perform simple exercises due to stiffness. To combat them, various methods and recipes of traditional medicine are used, namely:
- ointments,
- rub,
- tinctures,
- decoctions,
- compresses,
- baths.
All ingredients for proven recipes can be found in any drugstore and are generally inexpensive. This applies not only to herbal preparations, but also to bee products (bee venom, propolis, bee bread), snake venom, aromatic oils and others.
Compresses can be applied for several hours or overnight, depending on the selected substance.
The best compresses for neck pain
It is better to start treatment of cervical chondrosis with folk remedies, the use of various types of friction and compresses. Local exposure will warm the area, reduce pain, improve blood circulation and eliminate inflammation. Perform the procedure several times a day, usually no more than five. In this case, the specified exposure period should not be exceeded. The best recipes for compresses are:
- To find fresh horseradish leaves, you need to pour boiling water over them. After the solution has cooled slightly and is infused, the gauze is moistened and applied to the painful area. It is better not to do all this at night. Thanks to special components, such an effect eliminates pain well.
- Take fresh cottage cheese, knead well and add a little vinegar. The resulting mass is applied evenly to the neck area. You need to put a scarf or a warm cloth on the compress. All this is stored for at least 12 hours, so it is recommended to do it at night.
- Ordinary turpentine has shown good results in the fight against cervical osteochondrosis. Water is added to 200 g of rye flour and a hard cake is made. It is infused for two days, after which turpentine is applied to the painful area, covered with dough and wrapped in a scarf. While it is possible to tolerate discomfort, all of this should be caught, then removed, and the floor washed with warm water.
- Effectively eliminates inflammation and pain with honey and potatoes. To do this, peeled tubers are rubbed into a roasting pan, mixed in half with a natural bee product, and all this is applied to the sore spot. Put paper and a clean cloth on it. Leave on for 2 hours, then rinse with water and pat dry. Rub poppy oil on the skin.
Eggs, vodka, aloe juice with honey, garlic and kerosene are also used as the main ingredients in compresses for osteochondrosis. In some products, it is especially important to monitor the duration and dosage of exposure, as careless use can cause burns.
Rubbed into the neck with osteochondrosis
Alternative treatments, along with compresses, also offer good friction. It can contain various components to relieve neck pain, tingling or other pathological conditions. The following recipes are very popular for this:
- Take half a packet of natural butter (72%), mix it with a tablespoon of flour, beaten egg and 25 g of vinegar. The mixture should have a uniform consistency, after which it is sent to a dark place for infusion. The resulting composition is washed off the painful area, covered with a film for several hours and then washed off with warm water.
- Roasted radishes are rubbed on a coarse grater, the result should be about half a cup. Vodka and honey are added in equal amounts, ordinary salt is added to them, 2 tablespoons are enough. Once a homogeneous mass is obtained, the composition can be used as semolina. The mixture perfectly warms and eliminates painful sensations.
- For severe pain, it is best to use a mixture of ethanol, iodine and camphor alcohol. Mix in a ratio of 300 ml: 10 ml: 10 ml. 10 tablets of analgin in crushed form are added to the resulting composition.
It should not be used if there is an incision or open wound at the site of friction. It is better to use compresses or other proven methods. Its use is also unacceptable in the presence of chronic skin pathologies, the exacerbation of which may lead to such treatment.
Popular ointments
Osteochondrosis cannot be treated with ointments alone, but they are an important part of a comprehensive treatment. Different formulas can anesthetize the problem area, eliminate inflammation and improve the overall condition. The following proven recipes are very popular:
- Take half a packet of high-quality butter (you can replace it with pork), add mint, coriander and maple buds. Apply the ointment to the problem area 23 times a day.
- St. John's wort, the root of the snake climber, add little or no oil to the maple buds. Insist the resulting mixture a little and use only according to the instructions.
- Take calendula flowers, mint grass, hop seeds, meadow flowers, eucalyptus leaves and mix them all with oil. Apply the resulting composition to the painful area.
- Take 6 large bay leaves, mix with juniper needles (about 1 teaspoon), add 70 g of butter. Finely chop the mixture in a blender until a homogeneous consistency is obtained and rub on the sore spot. The composition perfectly relieves pain and soothes the affected area.
Ointments can also be used as a compress by wearing a scarf. It is important to fix everything firmly with a bandage and put a plastic bandage on it so that the fabric does not absorb the mixture.
Decoctions made from useful plants
Traditional medicine not only has a local effect on neck pain, but also takes many home remedies orally. While ointments, compresses and rubs help to solve the problem of inflammation and pain locally, decoctions, infusions perfectly stimulate the immune system, improve metabolism from the inside.
The most popular recipes are:
- Take about 400 g of cornel and peeled garlic cloves, a little medium is enough. Finely chop or finely chop them and leave in a clean bowl for a day. Then add 800 g of honey and mix until a homogeneous consistency is obtained. The drug is administered in the form of a teaspoon 3 times a day.
- Take a sunflower root (it is difficult to find out of season), rinse well, dry and chop. 150 g added to 3 liters of water is enough. All this is put on fire and boiled. The resulting broth is brewed for two days, then drink a tablespoon 30 minutes before eating. It is advisable to prepare a new part of the drug in advance so as not to interrupt the course.
- Take 250 g of peeled needle, pour a liter of water. Put all this on the fire and cook for half an hour. Peel a squash, grate it and squeeze the juice.
- Dandelion root (about 15 g) is cleaned of dirt, dry shoots and poured half a liter of boiling water. The resulting solution is brewed for an hour, then filtered and taken one tablespoon before meals.
Such decoctions remove salts from the body well, which is easy to understand by changing the color of urine. At the beginning of the process, it turns almost orange, after which all the harmful components become more transparent as they leave the body. However, it should not be forgotten that spicy and salty foods are strictly prohibited during treatment.
Gentlemen work well with other more conservative methods and help support the body in the fight against pathology. Healing herbs such as burdock, wheatgrass, rope, violets and herbs are also used.
Healing baths
With cervical osteochondrosis, hot water with the addition of various components relieves tension, pain and spasms well. The procedure is performed using a temperature in the range of 37-39 ° C, a higher rise in the thermometer is unacceptable. It is important to remember that this is a medical procedure, so it is important not to overdo it. You can use it as a useful addition:
- maple leaves,
- horse chestnut,
- chamomile,
- bisofit,
- needles branches.
Even if the procedure is performed prophylactically, the duration of stay in the water is 10-20 minutes. Due to the optimal temperature and the presence of phytocomponents in the water, muscle tissue relaxes, inflammation is reduced and pain is practically not felt. Such baths are also useful to relieve dizziness, frequent pain and mood, improve psycho-emotional state.
Herbal teas
You can test the effectiveness of this or that tool by examining the opinions of other patients with a similar disease. In general, patients share recipes, which tools were the most effective, and it was completely ineffective. One of the most popular treatments is herbal teas. The following payments are used in the fight against osteochondrosis:
- Calendula + chamomile + strawberry + maple leaf + St. John's wort.
- Licorice root + yarrow + mint + marigold.
- Lingonberry + thyme + plantain + lemon balm + rose + sword.
- Nettle + chamomile + dried flowers + calendula + dandelion.
- Strawberries + mother grass + pine buds + linden flowers + lavender.
Herbal preparations can be selected independently, collected from different plants, or you can buy ready-made collections.
Such payments are sold in pharmacies or phyto-stores, and usually do not need to choose the dose yourself when brewing, it is indicated on the package. In most cases, one teaspoon of 350 g of boiling water is enough. Drink without adding sugar. Collections are especially effective in the early stages of the disease.
Other treatments
Traditional medicine uses various methods to combat pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. Not only dishes and herbs, but also dirt, paraffin, wax and other compounds are used. Experience has shown that they also relieve pain, eliminate inflammation, improve blood flow and prolong remission.
Healing mud is used in various ways. Procedures are usually performed in a sanatorium or special medical office. Exposure time is determined individually. The technique is also suitable for preventive purposes.
Mud therapy is also a non-traditional way to fight osteochondrosis.
Possible mistakes
Folk remedies, despite their safety and naturalness, can be harmful when used incorrectly. Treatment should be carried out under the strict supervision of specialists, because self-medication often leads to rapid progression of the pathology. To avoid this, you should avoid the most common mistakes:
- The use of heating pads or hot compresses is not allowed in the acute phase. Temporary relief does not mean relief, because exposure to heat only causes the spread of inflammation and aggravation of tissue damage.
- If the patient has frequent pressure waves, baths and steam rooms are contraindicated in cervical osteochondrosis. Even people who do not have hypertension cannot walk during the cold season, when the body temperature is very high.
- Traditional medicine recipes that have proven to be effective in removing salts will not work with vertebral spreads.
- Do not massage yourself or do other direct effects in the area of the pathological process, it will only worsen your health and cause complications.
These are the most common mistakes made by patients who treat themselves at home or use traditional medicine prescriptions. Therefore, it is better to deal with a doctor involved in cervical vertebral pathology.
How to prevent aggravation?
The fight against cervical osteochondrosis can take a long time, and the patient is required not only to follow all the doctor's prescriptions, but also to exclude all factors that cause inflammation. You can protect yourself from getting worse in the following ways:
- In daily life, it is important to avoid stress on the spine, sharp dizziness, squatting, bending or rapid changes in posture.
- Wear warm weather, and always wear a scarf to prevent hypothermia of the neck and shoulder girdle.
- Always do the exercises prescribed in physiotherapy exercises, do not miss classes, follow the technology and sequence of movements.
- If professional activity involves sitting in a position or sitting at a computer, you should take a short break and a simple warm-up every 1. 5 hours to restore blood circulation in the neck.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking, as it reduces the body's defenses, causing complications and worsening.
- Treat acute respiratory diseases and viruses in a timely manner, follow all doctor's prescriptions.
- Control your body weight, avoid unhealthy foods and overeating in the evening.
- Avoid hot baths or baths.
- Get a high quality orthopedic mattress that is strong enough.
Patients should also consult a massage therapist for a course of treatment in the neck area, usually within 10 days. It is equally important to refrain from carrying more than 5 kg in one hand, otherwise there is a risk of deformity of the spine.
Cervical osteochondrosis is the destruction of cartilage tissue, which leads to a number of unpleasant consequences. If you don't start the fight on time, it can cause nerve endings to constrict, blood vessels to constrict, and performance to decline. The pathology can be treated not only with drugs, but also with folk remedies. For this, the most effective methods and recipes that are safe and will not cause an allergic reaction are selected.