About 80% of the population has back problems. The most common diagnosis among spinal -related diseases is cervical osteochondrosis. After a thorough examination, treatment is prescribed by a specialist. But the therapy recommended by the doctor in no way excludes the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis at home.
Often, doctors themselves approve of this method, because it is not only effective, but also can prevent more serious complications. It is also a good disease prevention. Speaking of the benefits of treatment at home, it should be noted that treatment at home can help relieve severe periods.
Before discussing ways to treat cervical osteochondrosis quickly, it is necessary to outline how the disease manifests itself and how dangerous it is for the body.
Important!If pain occurs in the neck area, do not ignore it. Especially if you are not young yet. Be sure to see a doctor with a complaint and try to quickly find out the cause of the painful condition.
What is cervical osteochondrosis
Osteochondrosis is a disease of the spine, which is accompanied by severe pain, affecting the cervix or other parts. The human neck is made up of seven vertebrae, and in this part there are many nerves and blood vessels. Thus, at the slightest displacement of one of the cervical vertebrae, compression of the vertebral arteries can occur.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis:
- persistent headaches;
- dizziness;
- high blood pressure;
- "Flies" in front of the eyes;
- insomnia;
- unstable gait:
- numbness of the upper limbs.
If there are one or more symptoms of osteochondrosis, you should immediately see a doctor who will help diagnose the disease.
Treatment at home
Osteochondrosis is a disease that requires treatment immediately after diagnosis. The neuropathologist will prescribe a variety of medications and physiotherapy. They can be combined with treatment at home with folk remedies. They pursue the same goal - to reduce the pain syndrome, get rid of it as soon as possible, so that one can return to a comfortable lifestyle.
Exacerbation of cervical osteochondrosis
If there is an increase in the disease, the doctor prescribes anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications at home. It is recommended to use a variety of gels. Traditional healer recommendations:
- mix grated potatoes and honey in equal parts, make a compress on the neck;
- apply carrot leaves to the sore spot and wrap with a scarf overnight.
Among women
To prescribe adequate treatment for cervical osteochondrosis in women, you need to undergo a neurological examination and find out the stage of the degenerative process. Then the doctor prescribes chondroprotectors, muscle relaxers, vasodilators and sedatives. Good suggestions received:
- physiotherapy procedures;
- massage and electrophoresis;
- mud baths and hydrogen sulfide;
- acupuncture and acupuncture.
In the first and second stages of the disease, manual therapy will be effective. In addition to all this, you should follow a diet, lead a healthy lifestyle and exercise.
General recommendations
What is the meaning of treatment:
- pain relief;
- increased metabolic processes in the neck;
- restoration of normal blood supply to the brain;
- strengthens neck and shoulder muscles;
- restore sleep.
Positive effects can be achieved by applying various procedures at home. Among the quick methods for treating cervical osteochondrosis, the following practices are of particular interest:
- self massage;
- physiotherapy;
- compress according to folk recipes.
Let's consider some ways to treat cervical osteochondrosis at home separately.
Notes!Compresses must be made from as many ingredients as indicated in the recipe. Traditional medicine is very sensitive and often unauthorized changes in recipes can lead to sad consequences.
According to the author's method
Cervical osteochondrosis therapy according to this method is based on a set of exercises:
- make 20-40 nods of the head (up and down);
- head slowly tilted 20-40 times (left-right);
- circular rotation, turning sides alternately, 4-5 times;
- lower your head until your chin touches your chest;
- lift your shoulders for 10 seconds;
- stretch the chin forward and pull it back with a head movement;
- sit on the floor, bend your knees, touch with your forehead and remain in this position for 50 seconds.
Massage yourself
It is not difficult to master the massage yourself. The most important thing is to follow the instructions, then self -massage will help relieve headaches and improve blood circulation, relieve tension in the cervical spine and relax muscles.
Self massage instructions:
- the massage is performed only with the fingers;
- movement should be directed from the center to the edges;
- massaging movements should be smooth and gentle.
Just three rules for doing your own massage can help overcome this disease in a short time. The advantage of mastering the massage technique yourself is that it can be done at any time or with severe pain.
Swim
Treatment with swimming in the pool should be supervised by an instructor who can control and distribute the load. Therapeutic exercises will help:
- strengthen the muscular corset;
- stretching the spine in a natural way;
- release the pinched nerve;
- strengthen immunity;
- improve well -being.
Swimming on the back is very useful, as it can reduce the load on the cervical spine.
Compress according to folk recipes
- Crush the warm cottage cheese, pour in a little vinegar, place a rag and wrap around your neck or place on your back.
- Grate the potatoes on a fine grater, add honey. Saturate the gauze with ointment and apply on the neck. Do this compress once a week.
- Mix a glass of vodka with black radish (first grate on a fine grater). Put a glass of honey into the mixture. This product is used as a neck scrub.
- Grate 100 grams of finely chopped radish, add vodka and a teaspoon of glycerin. Lubricate the neck with ointment for 7 days.
- To make a warming ointment, mix lard and one tablespoon of hop cones.
Drug treatment
The general principle for treating cervical osteochondrosis with medication is to take the following medications:
- anti-inflammatory drugs that relieve pain;
- muscle relaxation - relaxes muscles, eliminates root traps;
- chondroprotectors - repair and restore cartilage tissue;
- Vitamin B restores the structure of nerve fibers;
- vascular agents - dilate blood vessels and improve blood circulation;
- nootropic drugs - allow neurocytes to "survive" lack of oxygen.
Characteristics of treatment for cervical osteochondrosis
Pressure
If hypertension appears against the background of osteochondrosis, then treatment aims to eliminate the cause of the disease. Thanks to the complex therapy, you can get rid of swelling, vascular spasms and normalize blood pressure. Special schemes have been developed:
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or corticosteroids (for severe pain);
- chondroprotectors;
- vasodilator drugs;
- massage;
- physiotherapy;
- Exercise therapy, kinesitherapy.
Cerebrovascular accident
If you do not address the treatment of cerebrovascular accidents in a timely manner, then you can expect the following consequences:
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- panic attacks;
- increased intracranial pressure;
- transient ischemic attacks;
- decline in intellectual and mnestic function.
For treatment, drug therapy, physiotherapy, manual therapy are prescribed.
Vertebral artery syndrome
- First of all, patients are given anti-inflammatory drugs that can relieve swelling.
- Statins are often used to improve blood circulation.
- To restore neuronal metabolism, nootropics are taken.
- To increase the metabolism of organs, tissues, blood vessels and other muscles, metabolic drugs are recommended.
- Muscle relaxation is prescribed to relax the muscles that are twisted.
- You need to take care of cell nutrition with vitamin B. on a regular basis.
Sounds in my head
The following factors affect the appearance of noise in the head:
- chronic circulatory disorders in the brain;
- smoking, alcohol;
- abuse of caffeinated beverages;
- infections in the body, traumatic brain injury;
- diabetes;
- pathology of the heart and kidneys.
In any case, it is recommended to undergo examination, perhaps these are signs of diseases that are not included in the pathology of the spinal space (head trauma, vegetative-vascular dystonia, hypertension, ear inflammation, overwork, fatigue, atherosclerosis).
Dizziness with osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, nausea
Similar symptoms occur in the morning and evening. They are divided into three types:
- vestibular trunk syndrome;
- cervical migraine;
- diencephalic syndrome.
To warn yourself against the unpleasant manifestations of the disease, it is necessary to treat osteochondrosis of the cervical spine:
- do exercise therapy exercises;
- eat right;
- do not overload the spine;
- room ventilation;
- if you smoke, quit;
- don't overdo it.
Keep in mind that no matter how effective the treatment at home, you can not ignore the recommendations prescribed by the doctor, and even ignore physical therapy. All procedures in the complex will help overcome the disease, prevent complications and recurrence. Be healthy!