About 80% of the population has back problems. The most common diagnosis among diseases associated with the spine is cervical osteochondrosis. After a comprehensive examination, treatment is prescribed by specialists. But the therapy recommended by the doctor does not at all exclude the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis at home.
Often, doctors themselves approve of this method, since it is not only effective, but also helps to avoid more serious complications. It is also a good prevention of the disease. Talking about the benefits of home treatment, it should be noted that home treatments can help relieve periods of chronic exacerbations.
Before talking about ways to quickly treat cervical osteochondrosis, it is necessary to outline how this disease manifests itself and how dangerous it is for the body.
Important!In the event of pain that is localized in the neck, do not ignore it. Especially if you are not young anymore. Be sure to consult a doctor with complaints and try to quickly find out the cause of the pain condition.
What is cervical osteochondrosis
Osteochondrosis is a disease of the spine, which is accompanied by severe pain, affects the cervical or other parts. The human neck consists of seven vertebrae, as well as in this section there are many nerves and blood vessels. Therefore, at the slightest displacement of one of the cervical vertebrae, compression of the vertebral artery can occur.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis:
- persistent headache;
- dizziness;
- high blood pressure;
- "Flies" before the eyes;
- insomnia;
- unsteady gait:
- numbness of the upper limbs.
If one or more symptoms of osteochondrosis are found, you should immediately consult a doctor who will help diagnose the disease.
Home treatments
Osteochondrosis is a disease that requires immediate treatment after diagnosis. The neuropathologist will prescribe various medications and physiotherapy. They can be successfully combined with home treatment with folk remedies. They pursue the same goal - to alleviate the pain syndrome, get rid of it as quickly as possible, so that a person can return to a comfortable lifestyle.
Exacerbation of cervical osteochondrosis
If there is an exacerbation of the disease, doctors prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics at home. It is advised to use various gels. Recommendations of traditional healers:
- mix grated potatoes and honey in equal proportions, make a compress on the neck;
- apply horseradish leaves to the sore spot and wrap it with a scarf overnight.
Among women
To prescribe adequate treatment for cervical osteochondrosis in women, you will have to undergo a neurological examination and find out the stage of the degenerative process. Then the doctor prescribes chondroprotectors, muscle relaxants, vasodilators and sedatives. Good recommendations received:
- physiotherapy procedures;
- massage and electrophoresis;
- mud and hydrogen sulfide baths;
- 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 does treatment mean:
- elimination of pain;
- improvement of metabolic processes in the neck;
- restoration of normal blood supply to the brain;
- strengthening the neck and shoulder muscles;
- restoring sleep.
The positive effect can be achieved by applying various procedures at home. Among the quick methods of treating cervical osteochondrosis, the following practices are in greatest demand:
- self-massage;
- physiotherapy;
- compresses according to folk recipes.
Let's consider some of the ways to treat cervical osteochondrosis at home separately.
Note!Compresses must be made from as many ingredients as indicated in the recipe. Traditional medicine is extremely sensitive and often an unauthorized change in the recipe can lead to sad consequences.
According to the author's method
Therapy of cervical osteochondrosis according to this method is based on a set of exercises:
- make 20–40 head nods (up and down);
- slow head tilts 20-40 times (left-right);
- circular rotation, changing sides alternately, 4–5 times;
- lower your head so that your chin touches your chest;
- raise your shoulders up for 10 seconds;
- stretch the chin forward and pull it back with head movements;
- sit on the floor, bend your knees, touch them with your forehead and stay in this position for 50 seconds.
Self-massage
It is not difficult to master massage yourself. The most important thing is to adhere to the instructions, then self-massage will help get rid of headaches and improve blood circulation, relieve tension in the cervical spine and relax muscles.
Self-massage instructions:
- massage is done only with the fingers;
- movement should be directed from the center to the periphery;
- massaging movements should be smooth and soft.
Only three rules for performing self-massage will help to cope with the disease in a short time. The advantage of mastering the technique of self-massage is that it can be performed at any convenient time or with severe pain.
Swimming
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 muscle corset;
- stretch the spine in a natural way;
- release pinched nerves;
- strengthen immunity;
- improve well-being.
Swimming on the back is most useful, as it reduces the load on the cervical spine.
Compresses according to folk recipes
- Mash warm cottage cheese, pour a little vinegar, put on cheesecloth and wrap around your neck or put on your back.
- Grate 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). Add a glass of honey to the mixture. This product is used as a neck rub.
- Finely grate 100 grams of horseradish, add vodka and one teaspoon of glycerin. Lubricate the neck with ointment for 7 days.
- To make a warming ointment, mix pork fat and one tablespoon of hop cones.
Drug treatment
The general principles of treating cervical osteochondrosis with medications are to take the following medications:
- anti-inflammatory drugs that relieve pain;
- muscle relaxants - relax muscles, eliminate root entrapment;
- chondroprotectors - improve and restore cartilage tissue;
- B vitamins restore the structure of nerve fibers;
- vascular agents - dilate blood vessels and improve blood circulation;
- nootropic drugs - allow neurocytes to "survive" oxygen deprivation.
Features of the treatment of the consequences of cervical osteochondrosis
Pressure
If hypertension manifests itself against the background of osteochondrosis, then treatment is aimed at eliminating the cause of the disease. Thanks to complex therapy, you can get rid of puffiness, vascular spasms and normalize blood pressure. A special scheme has 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 take up the treatment of cerebrovascular accident in a timely manner, then you can expect the following consequences:
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- panic attacks;
- increased intracranial pressure;
- transient ischemic attacks;
- decrease in intellectual and mnestic functions.
For treatment, drug therapy, physiotherapy, manual therapy are prescribed.
Vertebral artery syndrome
- First of all, the patient is prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs that can relieve swelling.
- Statins are often used to improve circulation.
- To restore the metabolism of neurons, nootropics are taken.
- To improve the metabolism of other organs, tissues, blood vessels and muscles, metabolic drugs are recommended.
- Muscle relaxants are prescribed to relax the striated muscles.
- You need to regularly maintain the nutrition of cells with vitamin B.
Noise in my head
The following factors influence the appearance of noise in the head:
- chronic circulatory disorders in the brain;
- smoking, alcohol;
- abuse of caffeinated drinks;
- infections in the body, traumatic brain injury;
- diabetes;
- cardiac and renal pathologies.
In any case, it is recommended to undergo an examination, perhaps these are signs of diseases that do not belong to the pathology of the spinal column (head trauma, vegetative-vascular dystonia, hypertension, ear inflammation, overwork, fatigue, atherosclerosis).
Dizziness with osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, nausea
Similar symptoms occur both in the morning and at night. They are divided into three types:
- vestibular stem syndrome;
- cervical migraine;
- diencephalic syndrome.
To warn yourself against unpleasant manifestations of the disease, it is necessary to treat osteochondrosis of the cervical spine:
- perform exercise therapy exercises;
- eat properly;
- do not overload the spine;
- ventilate the room;
- if you smoke, quit;
- do not overcool.
It should be remembered that no matter how effective the treatment at home is, you should not neglect the recommendations that the doctor prescribes, and also ignore physical therapy. All procedures in the complex will help to overcome the disease, avoid complications and relapses. Be healthy!