Cervical osteochondrosis is an undernutrition and progressive destruction of the cervical vertebrae. The disorder manifests as pain in the neck, which radiates to the shoulders, arms and head. If left untreated, cervical osteochondrosis progresses and is accompanied not only by severe spasms, dizziness, numbness of the limbs, tinnitus caused by pinched blood vessels may appear.
We have prepared material for all those who are facing the problem of cervical osteochondrosis and want to cure it at home.
The reasons for the development of pathology
Cervical osteochondrosis is a disease of our time. The main reason for its appearance is a sedentary lifestyle. This causes an increased load on the cervical region, under the influence of which a spasm occurs in the muscles, which impairs blood circulation. Nutritional processes, which are associated with the movement of blood in the cervical spine, are disturbed, the structure of the intervertebral discs and joints between the vertebrae changes. Over time, bone growths form on the cervical vertebrae, which reduce the mobility of the cervical spine, causing pain and numbness in the shoulder girdle.
Other causes of cervical osteochondrosis include:
- postural disturbances;
- increased body weight;
- constant back pain during work (drivers, office workers);
- increased physical activity;
- Injury of the spine.
Signs and symptoms
It is possible to detect the presence of cervical osteochondrosis in the early stages, because with minor changes in the structure of the cervical vertebrae, a person may already feel discomfort. Over time, the influence of degenerative changes increases. As a result of the manifestation of cervical osteochondrosis, it can be divided into the following stages:
- Mild neck pain, may get worse with movement of the head.
- The pain intensifies, it can radiate to the shoulders or the arms. It is accompanied by weakness, distraction, headaches.
- Painful sensations 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, reduced vision.
Violations of the cervical spine are very dangerous, because the nerve root of the spinal cord and the arteries responsible for feeding the brain are pinched. If you find signs of cervical osteochondrosis, it is important to start treatment as soon as possible.
Basis of processing
Conservative therapy in the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis shows great effectiveness. All of its activities can be done at home with the permission of a doctor.
Treatment focuses on:
- remove the load from the spine;
- elimination of pain;
- elimination of muscle contractures;
- prevent further changes in the tissues surrounding the cervical vertebrae;
- elimination of numbness;
- normalization of sleep.
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 vegetable and animal raw materials purchased at a pharmacy or collected yourself. But since a large number of naturally occurring components are allergens, it is important to make sure that you do not have an allergic reaction before using a folk recipe.
Alcohol compress
Mix 300 ml of medical alcohol, 10 ml of iodine, 10 pre-crushed analgesic tablets, 10 ml of camphorated alcohol. In the resulting solution, moisten the cloth and apply compresses to the affected area until the pain subsides. If there are sores or inflammations on the skin, the compress should be discarded.
Potato compress
Grate 1 potato and add 2 tablespoons of liquid honey to it. It is important that there are no crystals in honey, otherwise they can cause tissue burns. Put the oatmeal in a fine cloth and apply it to the cervical region.
Pine infusion
Buds for the preparation of the product are harvested in early May, when their size reaches only 2 cm. Cut the harvested buds into rings, cover with sugar in a 1: 2 ratio and leave in a dark place for 2 weeks. As a result, the mixture should have a golden brown color and a rich spruce scent. Take it inside 3 times a day for a teaspoon. You should keep the mixture in your mouth for 2 minutes. The admission course is 2-3 weeks.
Horseradish rub
Horseradish root is grated, after which the porridge is squeezed to obtain juice. It is mixed with alcohol in a ratio of 1: 1. The resulting mixture is rubbed into the cervical region, where severe pain is felt, but without affecting the areas under 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.
Needle decoction
Take 250 g of pine or spruce needles, pour 1 liter of cold water, cook for half an hour. Take twice a day, half an hour after meals, with an 8 hour break. The admission course is 1 month.
Dandelion decoction
You will need dried dandelion roots for cooking. They are crushed at the rate of 15 g, filled with 250 ml of hot water and kept in a water bath for 15 minutes. Then the broth is left to cool for 50 minutes, filtered, diluted with water to make 250 ml. Take 3 times a day before meals, 75 ml.
Radish compress
It is used for pain relief, 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 it with another piece of cloth. Apply the compress to 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 compress
Mix 15 g each of honey and coarse salt. Place on a soft, natural fabric. Apply the compress to the neck, cover with paper and secure with a scarf. Repeat daily at bedtime until the pain subsides.
In addition, for effective treatment of cervical osteochondrosis, one should organize the right place to sleep. The surface should be medium hard, place a small soft pillow under your head and a special sandbag or roller under your neck.
It is important to stretch the cervical vertebrae and neck muscles, so hang on to the horizontal bar 2 times a day.
Include in your diet foods rich in vitamin B. It is found in pineapples, dried fruits, cranberries, potatoes, spinach, green peas, garlic, almost all meat products, but especially inbeef and chicken offal. There is a lot of vitamin B in tuna, pink salmon, pollock eggs, and sturgeon. Eggs, seeds and nuts contain vitamin B. You can also take B vitamins at the drugstore, but only after consulting a doctor.
Massage
Independent kneading of the neck will help increase blood circulation and thus provide the necessary nutrition to the tissues, and massage also prevents the deposition of salts, relieves pain and relaxes the muscles.
Self-massage for cervical osteochondrosis:
- Sit in a chair or other medium-hard surface so that you can keep your back straight.
- Cross one leg over the other. Place your elbow on your feet so that your fingers touch the back of your neck.
- Place the fingers of your other hand on the back of your head.
- Use gentle, light strokes of rubbing, kneading and finally stroking with your fingertips on 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
Carrying out physiotherapy exercises is a prerequisite for the effective treatment of cervical osteochondrosis. The main goal of exercise therapy is to increase the mobility of the patient's cervical vertebrae, improve the hydration of the intervertebral discs, which can facilitate neck movements and relieve pain. Before exercising, consult your doctor, he will help you choose the optimal diet and timing.
It is forbidden during exercise therapy to strongly bend the neck or make active rotations of the head, only a slight suspicion of such movements will be correct. Despite the apparent simplicity, this method of treating cervical osteochondrosis has proven to be effective. All the exercises are painless, do not cause dizziness and help activate the nutrition of the damaged area.
Needle applicator
This simple device for performing acupuncture at home has been shown to be very effective in treating and relieving symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis. Thanks to the action of the smaller needles of the applicator, the blood circulation to the site of exposure is activated and the pain is relieved. To treat cervical osteochondrosis, you need a roller-shaped applicator. It is placed under the neck and squeezed for 30 minutes or secured with a strap. At that time you will feel warm and afterwards the pain will go away. The procedure is carried out daily for 30 minutes for 3 weeks, followed by a break for a week.
Such a remedy also has contraindications. The applicator is not used during pregnancy, oncology, epilepsy, skin diseases at the site of exposure, hemophilia, severe cardiovascular insufficiency.
Training devices
Cervical osteochondrosis is a gradual destruction of the spine. This problem has irreversible consequences and does not allow you to live your usual life. Therefore, it is necessary to devote time to its treatment, and it is important to do it in different directions. Massage, exercise therapy, acupuncture - all this allows you to remove the clamps from the muscles, increase the blood supply to the cervical spine, stretch the intervertebral discs so that they do not deform, but s'stretch and fill with moisture. A home trainer has been developed specifically to achieve all of these goals.
It is a frame system with handles and wheels. All rollers have different diameters, the largest of which - the active roller has a targeted effect on problem areas. You simply place it where the impact is greatest, in this case in the back of the neck, lie down on the simulator with your back, fix your hands on the handles and perform forward rocking movements. backward. Enough 10 minutes per day to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. Especially for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis, a roller with wooden tips was added to the whole simulator, which performs an acupuncture function.
When exercising on the simulator, the whole spine is stretched slightly, blood circulation in the cervical column is improved, and muscle clamps are removed. With the cervical column, the entire spine and the occipital area are massaged.
Natural oak and ash wood is used for the manufacture of the simulator, the design can withstand high loads and is suitable for people with a large body weight. The length of the different models also varies so you can purchase a simulator for your size.
Depending on the degree of cervical osteochondrosis, it will take an average of 2 months to recover. As a result, the pains will disappear, normal blood circulation will be restored, the dizziness will disappear, and in general, the physical condition of the whole organism will improve.
Briefly about the advantages of the simulator:
- massage, acupuncture and exercise therapy with a simulator;
- suitable for the treatment of all back problems;
- made of durable, light and compact wood;
- easy to use;
- Suitable for the whole family.
The spine is the inner core of the body, upon which the condition of your body depends. Pay attention to his health with an exercise machine to keep him healthy and mobile for years to come.