Osteochondrosis is a serious disease that is not immediately noticeable. The disease affects gradually, destroying the intervertebral discs, cervical vertebrae, spinal nerves, vertebral arteries. There are many treatments: medication, massage, manual therapy. Many note the effectiveness of folk remedies for cervical osteochondrosis. General symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis:
- Head, neck pain;
- Sudden dizziness, nausea, vomiting;
- periodic feeling of weakness;
- Sleep disorders;
- irritation;
- Pain in arm, forearm, even in small loads;
- Hearing loss;
- Noise in the ears;
- Voice change;
- dental problems;
- snore
Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine occurs gradually, there are many causes. Consequences of injuries, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, quite active life, overweight, flat feet, constant heavy loads on the spine, heredity.
Diagnosis of cervical osteochondrosis
Based on the above symptoms, the development of the disease is suggested, but they do not diagnose and begin further treatment. The final, accurate diagnosis will be determined by a doctor. He will ask in detail about the feelings, examine, prescribe tests and procedures.
Professional doctors are constantly expanding their horizons and studying medicine in detail. In addition to medication, doctors prescribe massage, self-massage, acupuncture and folk remedies for cervical osteochondrosis.
Doctors realized that it is possible to combine the achievements of modern medicine, time-tested folk recipes. A good doctor will give you several folk remedies to treat the disease.
Compression, friction - a method of treatment of osteochondrosis
Almost all folk methods of treatment of cervical osteochondrosis involve heat treatment of the painful area. Compresses, rubs - popular methods of treatment of cervical diseases. Recipes:
- grandmother rubbing. You will receive 300 grams of medical alcohol, 10 grams of camphor alcohol, iodine, 10 tablets of analgin. Mix and get a homogeneous mass. It may hurt in the first application. Apply only to healthy, clean skin without rashes or scars. The effect of the compress is felt immediately, the effectiveness of treatment after 4-5 sessions.
- Honey, aloe compresses. He will receive 150 grams of vodka, 100 grams of liquid honey, 50 grams of aloe juice. It is recommended to compress twice a day. Keep the bandage soaked in the solution on the painful area until it is completely dry.
- Ginger compress. Grate ginger and garlic, the volume of which depends on the friction zone. Add melted butter to the mixture for easy rubbing.
- Poppy, menthol essential oils help with pain.
- St. John's wort oil compress. The oil is made from 150 grams of St. John's wort flowers and 0. 5 liters of sea buckthorn oil. Replace sea buckthorn with olives and corn. Stir, boil for 30 minutes in a water bath. Insist 3 days in a cool place. Rub your neck and spine every day. Course 10-12 procedures.
Therapeutic decoctions, herbal baths
Healing decoctions help many diseases, but do not act immediately. You have to take a long time, but the effect will last a long time. Consult your doctor before taking the decoction, get information about contraindications and possible consequences.
There are many healing potions. The finished product can be found on the shelves of pharmacies. When preparing the solution, follow the instructions, follow the proportions. Here is a combination of herbs for the treatment of osteochondrosis:
- Fresh maple leaves, wild strawberries, St. John's wort, chamomile, calendula.
- Thyme, climber, lingonberry, plantain, lemon balm, sweet clover, wild rose, cinquefoil.
- Chamomile, dandelion, horsetail, anawort, immortelle, sweet clover, calendula.
- Cherry, nettle, bearberry, juniper, black maple, linden, maple.
Pine buds are often used with cervical osteochondrosis. Collect in the spring. Rinse thoroughly, chop, place in glass jars, cover with sugar. Leave in a cool place for 12-14 days. A signal that the infusion is ready will be brown. Keep in the refrigerator for 8-10 months, take courses prescribed by your doctor.
Relieve pain, relax, cheer up herbal baths. Collect fresh leaves for eating, use the payments purchased at the pharmacy. 400-500 grams of herbs for a standard bath. The course is 7 days. The doctor will determine the exact amount, advise which procedures will increase the therapeutic effect of water.
Effective folk methods in the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis:
- Maple leaf bath. The duration of the procedure is 25-30 minutes.
- Candle bath. Combine fir, pine, cedar, bring to a boil and add to water. The duration of the procedure is 15-20 minutes.
- Chamomile flower bath. Add the flowers of the plant to the water and make a decoction. The duration of the procedure is 25-30 minutes.
Therapeutic exercises
Alternative treatment of cervical osteochondrosis involves daily exercise. There is a special training course to combat osteochondrosis. Check with your doctor before starting exercise. First, do the exercises under the supervision of a coach who will explain and show you how to do it properly.
Exercise in the morning, do the exercises smoothly, carefully, slowly. Relax your head, neck, back and shoulders. Remember that the wrong action can cause irreparable damage.
For morning exercises, a rolling pin is suitable for self-massage with a shovel handle. Bring your hands back and knead the sore spot. There should be no pain. Do not move more than 50 shells. The procedure relaxes the neck muscles, improves blood circulation and normalizes metabolic processes in the neck. Then knead the affected area with your hands: rubbing, rubbing, kneading movements. Massage yourself while sitting.
Sleeping on a hard surface is a kind of massage for the neck and back muscles, which is considered a good prevention of osteochondrosis.
The effectiveness of alternative treatments for osteochondrosis of the cervical region is gaining popularity due to the safety of exposure to the skin and internal organs. Treatment must be competent and correct. Improperly observed proportions in a compress, decoction, incorrect exercise, the number of incorrect course days will have a negative impact on health and aggravate the situation.
If you follow the rules of prevention: active physical activity, proper posture during walking, at work, treatment of infectious diseases, sleeping on a hard surface, you will not have to treat folk remedies for cervical osteochondrosis in combination with modern treatments. Eat more calcium-rich foods (milk, hard cheese, cottage cheese), seafood, meat, fresh vegetables, fruits.