Osteochondrosis of the cervix today afflicts an increasing number of people.
If earlier old men and women went to the doctor with this disease, now even teenagers can knock timidly on his door. Osteochondrosis of the cervical region "gets younger" every year, so its treatment is an urgent problem for generations.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
A sedentary lifestyle and an insufficient amount of physical activity will eventually be felt. And it would be nice if just fatigue in the back and neck.
In reality, a disrespectful attitude towards one’s body soon begins to show symptoms of osteochondrosis, sometimes separately, sometimes in groups.
In general, cervical osteochondrosis, the symptoms of which are classified below, can be broken down by "tingling" in the neck, dizziness, noise and pulsation in the ears, "stars" in front of the eyes, and headaches.
reflex
The most common symptoms of neck disease are called reflex. Most often they occur in the form of short-term "shooting". In this case, only a doctor can diagnose osteochondrosis, because not only this disease is manifested in this way.
All reflex syndromes are divided into three types:
- cervicalgia - severe pain in the neck and back;
- cervicocranialgia - discomfort when turning the head and uncomfortable posture;
- sympathetic posterior dysphoria - compression of arteries in the cervical region, which also causes severe pain.
These symptoms usually appear only when exposed to additional factors - prolonged stay in an uncomfortable position or hypothermia of the neck.
The pain appears in the back of the head, with loads, the hands get tired faster.
In particularly severe cases, cervical osteochondrosis can be confused with heart disease - when the chest region experiences discomfort and the left arm swells.
root
Osteochondrosis can not be started - treatment should be started 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 tight and compressed in the neck. Once they become inflamed and block the sufficient supply of air to the brain, oxygen starvation begins.
Radicular symptoms are manifested in irritability, drowsiness of the patient and apathy, because his body does not have enough oxygen for normal functioning. Such signs, accompanied by pain in the neck and spine, are a serious reason to see a doctor.
Treatment with folk remedies
Osteochondrosis of the cervical region, the home treatment for which has been found and tested by many generations of patients, does not necessarily require expensive medication. The experience of ancestors is a strong enough tool to treat it and often helps to overcome the disease.
There are many folk remedies that relieve pain in osteochondrosis, relieve muscle tension and prevent nerves from tightening.
The methods of traditional medicine, according to tradition, include:
- ointment and rubbing;
- gymnastics;
- massages and self-massages;
- herbal compresses and other medicines.
The most effective methods for treating osteochondrosis are given below.
Ointment with honey
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 warm 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 ointment is added to the affected areas, a light self-massage is done and the neck is wrapped in polyethylene and a warm scarf. In order for the ingredients of the medicine to be absorbed better, you can take a shower before the procedure.
horseradish leaves
Horseradish leaves in the treatment of osteochondrosis work with excess salt - remove it from the body.
Therefore, even with an old disease, their use has great benefit and meaning. Fresh leaves of a new plant are especially useful, but a dried version can also be used.
Treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervix with horseradish occurs in 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 pre-soaked well.
The longer the medicine is kept in the affected area of the neck, the better the effect will be. Leaving the compress on overnight is the most correct solution.
The tincture is prepared on the basis of vodka or alcohol diluted in half with water, in the proportion of washed and finely chopped leaves with the liquid 1: 1.
The prepared "cocktail" is stored in the basement or on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator for a week, after which it is taken out and filtered. Take the solution 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 improve the functioning of the circulatory system in the affected areas of the neck.
Plants from which compresses can be made include:
- licorice;
- mushrooms;
- celery root;
- crazy;
- elderberry and many more.
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 ingredients are mixed and applied to particularly sore areas overnight.
A compress is made by the old man with the same vodka. Take a handful of berries and a warming liquid in a ratio of 1: 4. The mixture is injected for 7 days, and then a compress is applied overnight.
rolling pin
Treating cervical osteochondrosis at home with exercise also has a place to be. Exercises with a roll or other similar projectile are considered particularly effective.
A similar massage is performed as follows: the patient lies on the floor or on another hard surface, under the neck is placed a peg, which should be "rolled". With the help of the exercise, the neck and the area of the back collar are processed.
Under no circumstances should you take it for a peg during periods of disease exacerbation.
Gymnastics with osteochondrosis of the cervix
Osteochondrosis of the cervix, 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 should also be considered.
For example, gymnastics classes are contraindicated in exacerbations of osteochondrosis.
If there is no reason to reject it, then you should consider the following exercises:
- sitting on the floor above the heel, the hands catch the blockage in the neck and with their help gently tilt the head, shaking it forward and backward. There should be no sudden movements and pain;
- lying on your back on the floor, legs bent at the knees. Holding the position, the patient should rotate from side to side;
- keeping your back straight and placing your hands in front of you on a table or other surface, you should slowly turn your head in different directions;
- lying on the floor on the abdomen, periodically raise your head. Unexpected movements are unacceptable;
- lying on his back on the floor with legs straight, one hand is placed on the chest and the other is below the middle 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 to maintain a smooth and calm rhythm.
The massage itself
In addition to compresses, tinctures, gymnastics and ointments, self-massage is also used to fight the disease. Sitting in a comfortable chair, the patient should massage the neck in a circle: cooking it 4-5 times, stroking it 6-8 times and rubbing it twice.
Osteochondrosis of the cervix, home treatment with self-massage for which it is a serious test, can significantly reduce its manifestations if the procedure is performed with sufficient frequency.
Self-massage has clear advantages: by relying on his own feelings, the patient can control the frequency of movements and their strength, saving himself from pain and discomfort. This exercise perfectly relaxes the muscles and removes tension in the neck.
Conclusion
Osteochondrosis of the cervix should be treated comprehensively, approaching it from all sides.
In addition to medical intervention in the situation, should also be used folk heritage - ointments, compresses and gymnastics.
This will help to get rid of the disease as soon as possible or weaken its effect - and life will return to its bright and rich program.