Treatment of cervical osteochondosis at home. Symptoms and preventive measures

Cervical osteochondosis (shokh) manifests itself in degenerative changes in the spine. Before treatment, the patient must undergo a detailed diagnosis. A good result can only be obtained with complex therapy. If the violations are low, the treatment can be carried out at home.

What is the danger of a Shok?Cervical vertebrae disease causes pain, crunching it in joints, numbness of the hands and altered coordination. Initially, a decrease in the sensitivity of the upper limbs is observed.  Osteochondrosis pain in the neckIn the context of pathological changes, a certain number of syndromes occur:root;vertebral artery;irritate reflex;heart.If the treatment does not start over time, the violation of large vessels occurs, which causes problems of brain nutrition.Due to the absence of normal brain circulation, a number of irreversible changes occur.
With vertebral artery syndrome, the patient has constant morning headaches. It can be pulsed and growing. Sometimes the pain gives in the eye. Tablets do not help eliminate the net attack from migraines.

Symptoms of the diseaseOsteochondrosis pronounced symptoms.  Often in patients, the following signs are observed:weakness of the hands;Crunch and joint pain during movements;general weakness and fatigue;pain in the neck and nape;decrease in visual acuity and hearing;Numbness of the language.One of the most common features is dizziness.It can be accompanied by a ringtone in the ears and disorientation.

Signs of exacerbation of chondrosisThe intervertebral discs become thinner gradually. This leads to an exacerbation of the disease. In the context of these changes, constant acute pains are observed. Their intensity increases with the inclination and the turns of the head. The pain can spread on the arms and shoulders. During exacerbation, tension in the neck muscles increased.

What can you do at home?Treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical column at home can only be carried out after consulting a doctor. A good effect is given by therapeutic gymnastics, self-massage and the use of special masseurs. Taking medication should only be a specialist in the objective.The girl makes her head reclining

Therapeutic gymnasticsTherapeutic gymnastics is an important element of the complex treatment of osteochondrosis.  During training, it is forbidden to make live tremors because they can cause dizziness. It is necessary to gradually increase the amplitude.It is important to observe a calm rhythm of breathing. When exercising exercises, the patient should not feel severe pain or discomfort.

ExercisesInitially, a doctor or a coach must familiarize the patient with a set of exercises. After 3-4, training courses can be done at home.Effective exercises:Deep inclination of the head;rotation in the hourly sense and against it;circular hands of the hands;Rape your head back.All effective exercises for the treatment of cervical osteochondosis are as simple as possible. They can be done at home or even at work. Such a set of exercises is also suitable for prevention of the disease.

Self-massageSelf-massage will help relieve tensions of the muscles and improve the general patient of the patient.  The advantages of manual influence: Improvement in blood circulation;Salt prevention due to gentle pressure on the neck area;activation of tissue nutrition with useful substances and oxygen;decrease in pain;Improvement of metabolic processes in the cervical zone tissues;Decrease in blood pressure.
Before starting self-massage, the patient must study the basic techniques and the exhibition points that must be massaged. All movements must be soft and neat.Rules for the procedure:Massage can only be performed with fingers;The impact must be as delicate as possible;Strong pressure is excluded;The movements must be without pressure.The massage must be carried out using frames, kneading and friction. The muscles of the posterior and lateral surface of the neck, as well as the occipital area are treated.  Self-massage algorithm:Starting position - Sitting, one leg can be put on the knee of the other. The elbow should be in a position such that the hand reaches the back of the neck.The fingers of the opposite hand must reach the back of the head.You should start with a slight caressing, rub, and then knead muscles.The procedure ends with executives.The duration of a session is 8 to 10 minutes. Such a procedure should not cause pain.

PharmacotherapyDrugsThe doctor is prescribed by the doctor.  Self-medication can be dangerous. The effect of taking medication:elimination of pain;restoration of normal blood circulation;Regeneration of cartilage and bone tissue; Improvement of metabolic processes.Before using the medication, it is necessary to ensure that there is no allergic reaction.  The following groups of drugs are prescribed for treatment:Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.  They relieve the inflammatory process and stop pain syndrome. These drugs can be both in the tablets and the form of ointments and gels.Novocaine blockade.  Eliminate pain.Musorelaxants.  Help relieve muscle spasms.Steroid drugs.  Introduced in the form of an epidural and intramuscular injection.
To improve metabolic processes and strengthen the immune system, reception of vitamins B12, B6 and B1 is prescribed. Medicines are prescribed for the treatment of 1 to 2 degrees of cervical osteochondosis.

MasseursMasseurs help relieve muscle spasms and activate blood circulation.It can be rollers, carpets and other different devices, for example mechanical and electrical masseurs. The use of a Tibetan applicator is often prescribed.

Tibetan applicatorThe duration of the use of the Tibetan applicator and the number of procedures are determined individually, depending on the patient's condition. For pain in the thoracic and cervical region, it is recommended to use it 10-15 minutes 2-3 times a day.During the exacerbation periods, the duration of the exposure must be reduced to 5 to 6 minutes, but at the same time, the device must be used 4 to 6 times a day. If there are serious acute pain, you should consult a doctor for the safety of using the applicator.The applicator is available under several forms: belt;carpet;interior soles;roll.To treat the Shok, a roller is used.  It is a healing pillow on which plastic tips are located 2 to 5 mm long. The therapeutic effect of such an applicator is explained by the effect on the biologically active points of reflex zones. The roller tips irritate nerve endings. Because of this effect, metabolic processes are accelerated, which activates the restoration of bone and cartilage.

Folk remedies and recipesThere are a large number of folk remedies for the treatment and prevention of osteochondrosis. They will not completely help to eliminate the disease, but will improve the patient's condition. Before use, you should consult a doctor.Ginger

Ginger ointmentGinger ointment warms up well and has an anesthetic effect.  It will take 55 g of unclear and grated equipment. For him, 3 garlic teeth and 30 g of butter are added.The mass should have a homogeneous consistency. To make the smell of the garlic not so intense, you should add a small amount of essential oil.

Mix of egg fleshThe mixture of egg meshes is used for compresses.  At the start, you must mix:Chicken egg squirrels - 3 pcs;mustard powder - 50 g;Diluted alcohol - 50 ml;Camphore alcohol - 50 ml.The product must be applied twice a day to the affected areas until they are completely dry. The therapeutic course lasts from 12 days to several months.

The decoction of the sunflowerThe sunflower broth will help get rid of stagnant salt in the joints.  To prepare a folk remedy, the radicular part of the plant is used. It must be washed, dried and chopped. For 150 g of plants, 2, 7 liters of water are used. The drug should be boiled for half an hour. Such a decoction will be sufficient for 2-3 days. It should be consumed 30 minutes before eating. The optimal therapeutic course is 30 days.

Decoction of conifersTo prepare such a tool It will require 1 cup of chopped spruce needles or 2 glasses of pine needles.For such a quantity of vegetable basis, 250 ml of boiling water are taken. The product should be boiled for 20 minutes. After cooling, it must be tense.To give the taste, lemon juice or honey can be added to the drink. The drug should be drunk during the day in 3 doses.Dear

Honey compressionTo prepare a compress of honey, you need honey, vodka and aloe juice.  All components are taken in a proportion of 2: 3: 1. They must be mixed and insisted for 12 hours.In the resulting solution, it is necessary to wet the towel and fix it to the lesion. The compress can be removed when the towel is completely dry. For greater efficiency, such a solution for compresses must be alternated with other compounds.

Plant -based teesHerbal teas can be used both for treatment and to prevent the development of degenerative changes in the spine.  The most effective collection is monastery tea.Main components:yarrow  - removes toxins, eliminates the inflammatory process;St. John's Wall  - restore the joints and cartilaginous tissue;wise  - improvement of metabolism and prevents dystrophic changes in the spine;Pine  - Remove the inflammatory process and pain.To prepare such a tea, take 1 teaspoon. Gathering with plants and pour it with a glass of boiling water. The product should be infused within 10 minutes. It is recommended to take it 2-3 times a day. The therapeutic course is up to 4 weeks.

PreventionThe prevention of the development of cervical osteochondosis should be complex.  It is important to normalize metabolism, the withdrawal of cholesterol and excess salts. For this, it is recommended to take decoctions, infusions and baths with medicinal herbs. Particular attention must be paid to physical activity. Physical education exercises can be carried out for preventive purposes.

At what stage can I quickly cure the disease?You can only heal the disease completely in the first stage. In this case, degenerative changes are insignificant and are very temporary for correction. In advanced cases, it is quite difficult to completely eliminate the disease, as a significant destruction of the cartilage fabric is observed. With appropriate treatment, you can considerably improve the patient's condition, but not to heal him completely.

NutritionFruits and vegetablesGood nutrition plays one of the key roles in the prevention of osteochondosis.The following products must be present in the diet:chicken;cereals;nut;Black bread;dairy products;Green;vegetables;jelly.For diseases of the spine, there is no strict prohibition on certain products. However, often cervical osteochondosis occurs in the context of obesity.  It must be excluded from the diet or minimize the following products:white bread;fast food;fatty foods;seasonings and spices;soda.It is important to follow the alcohol consumption mode.  A sufficient amount of liquid should enter the body. It is recommended to abandon alcohol because it negatively affects the nervous system and metabolism. The prohibition is prohibited because it contains a large amount of sugar.
It is recommended to drink 2 to 3 liters per day. The exact amount of water is calculated individually depending on body weight. It is best to drink clean and non -gaseous water.

Specialist recommendationsDoctors recommend that the posture are constantly monitoring.It is not recommended to remain motionless for more than 20 minutes. You should get up and knead as often as possible. The minimum duration of such a load is 10 seconds.A gymnastics complex must be carried out every morning. This will help strengthen the whole body. For prevention, you must follow various sporting training of well-being. It is important that the courses are regular.If necessary, the doctor may prescribe a special corset. Such a device will help reduce the load on back muscles, eliminate pain and improve posture. The corset will speed up the recovery process and avoid complications. The choice of product must remain with the doctor. The first time, it should not be increased to a maximum of 15 minutes, then the port duration gradually increases to 6 hours per day.Home therapy of cervical osteochondosis can be effective if it is prescribed and controlled by a doctor. The treatment must be complete: physical exercises, taking medication and the use of masseurs. Folk therapy methods are unable to completely eliminate the disease, they only reduce the intensity of symptoms.