Cervical osteochondrosis today plagues an increasing number of people.
If older men and women went to the doctor with this disease, now even teenagers can shyly knock on their 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 an insufficient amount of physical activity will eventually make themselves felt. And it would be nice if only back and neck fatigue.
In fact, a disrespectful attitude towards one's own body soon begins to show symptoms of osteochondrosis, sometimes separate, sometimes together.
In general, cervical osteochondrosis, the symptoms of which are classified below, can be unraveled by "tingling" in the neck, dizziness, ringing and throbbing in the ears, "asterisks" before the eyes, and headache.
reflection
The most common symptoms of neck disease are called reflex. Most often they occur in the form of a short-term "shot". In this case, only a doctor can diagnose osteochondrosis, because not only this disease manifests 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 uncomfortable posture;
- posterior sympathetic dysphoria - compression of the arteries in the cervical region, which also causes severe pain.
These symptoms usually only appear 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 neck, with loads, the hands tire faster.
In particularly difficult cases, cervical osteochondrosis can be confused with heart disease - when the thoracic region feels discomfort and the left arm swells.
Source
Osteochondrosis cannot be started - treatment should start as soon as possible. Otherwise, after a while it will be possible to feel the radicular symptoms of the disease.
They occur with only one complication, when the nerves and spinal vessels are compressed and compressed in the neck. Once they become inflamed and block enough air supply to the brain, oxygen starvation begins.
The radicular symptoms manifest in irritability, drowsiness of the patient and apathy as their body does not have enough oxygen for normal functioning. These signs, along with neck and spine pain, are a serious reason to see a doctor.
Treatment with folk remedies
Osteochondrosis of the cervical region, a home treatment for which many generations of patients have found and tested it, does not necessarily require expensive drugs. The experience of the ancestors is a strong enough means of dealing with this and often helps to prevail over the disease.
There are many popular medicines that relieve pain in osteochondrosis, relieve muscle tension, and prevent pinching of the nerves.
Traditional medicine methods, according to tradition, include:
- ointments and rubbing;
- fitness;
- massages and self-massages;
- herbal compresses and other medicines.
The most effective methods of dealing with osteochondrosis are presented below.
honey ointment
Like many diseases, osteochondrosis can be treated with honey. More precisely, an ointment based on it, which will help reduce muscle spasm and improve metabolism in the affected area of the neck.
To prepare the ointment, you need to mix 300 grams of warmed 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, a 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 shower before the procedure.
radish leaves
Horseradish leaves in the treatment of osteochondrosis work with excess salt - remove it from the body.
Therefore, even with an old disease, its use is of great benefit and significance. Fresh leaves from a young plant are especially helpful, but a dried version can also be used.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis with horseradish takes the form of compresses, tinctures and even baths. The raw leaves are poured with boiling water and applied to the affected areas, and the dried ones are well pre-soaked.
The longer the medicine is kept on the affected area of the neck, the better the effect. Leaving the compress overnight is the most correct solution.
The tincture is prepared on the basis of vodka or alcohol diluted in half with water, with the ratio of washed and chopped leaves to the liquid 1: 1.
The prepared "cocktail" is defended in the cellar or on the bottom 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 will 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;
- more crazy;
- elderberry and many others.
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 elderberry and a heating liquid in a ratio of 1: 4. The mixture is infused for 7 days, then a compress is applied overnight.
rolling pin
Treating cervical osteochondrosis at home with exercise also has a place to be. 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 other hard surface, a rolling pin is placed under the neck, which must be "rolled". With the help of the exercise, the neck itself and the collar area of the back are worked.
In no case should you take it as a roller during periods of exacerbation of the disease.
Gymnastics with cervical osteochondrosis
Cervical osteochondrosis, home treatment with gymnastics for which it is mainly borrowed from yoga, passes faster if you use all the recipes of traditional medicine in the complex. However, the patient's condition must also be taken into account.
For example, exercise classes are contraindicated in exacerbations of osteochondrosis.
If there is no reason to refuse it, you will need to observe the following exercises:
- sitting on the floor on the heels, the hands grab the lock on the neck and with their help gently tilt the head, rocking it back and forth. There should be no sudden movements and pain;
- lying on his back on the floor, legs bent at the knees. Keeping the position, the patient must 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 his back on the floor with legs stretched out, one hand is placed on the chest and the other is under the central part of the back. Inhale and hold the air for 10 seconds.
There are many other exercises that help fight cervical osteochondrosis, but the main thing when doing any of them is keeping a smooth, calm rhythm.
self massage
In addition to compresses, tinctures, gymnastics and ointments, self-massage is used to fight the disease. Sitting in a comfortable chair, the patient should massage the neck in a circle: kneading 4-5 times, stroking 6-8 times and rubbing twice.
Cervical osteochondrosis, a home treatment with self-massage for which it is a serious test, can significantly reduce its manifestations if the procedure is performed often enough.
Self-massage has clear advantages: relying on his own feelings, the patient can control the frequency of movements and their strength, saving himself from pain and inconvenience. This exercise perfectly relaxes the muscles and removes tension in the neck.
Conclusion
Cervical osteochondrosis must be treated comprehensively, addressing it from all sides.
In addition to medical intervention in the situation, popular heritage should also be used - ointments, compresses and gymnastics.
This will help to get rid of the disease as quickly as possible or weaken its effect - and life will return to its bright and rich program again.