Cervical osteochondrosis (shokh) is manifested in degenerative changes in the spine. Before treatment, the patient should undergo detailed diagnosis. A good result can be achieved only with complex therapy. If the violations are small, then treatment can be carried out at home.
What is the danger of a shok?
The disease of the cervical vertebrae provokes pain, crunch in the joints, numbness of the hands and impaired coordination. Initially, a decrease in the sensitivity of the upper limbs is observed. 
Against the background of pathological changes, a number of syndromes arise:
- root;
- vertebral artery;
- irritive-reflex;
- cardiac.
If treatment does not start in time, then infringement of large vessels occurs, which leads to problems with the nutrition of the brain.
As a result of the lack of normal cerebral circulation, a number of irreversible changes arise.
With the syndrome of the vertebral artery, the patient has constant morning headache. It can be pulsating and growing. Sometimes the pain gives in the eye. Tablets do not help remove the sharp attack of migraines.
Symptoms of the disease
Osteochondrosis has pronounced symptoms. Often in patients the following signs are observed:
- weakness of 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 ringing in the ears and disorientation.
Signs of exacerbation of chondrosis
Intervertebral discs become thinner gradually. This leads to an exacerbation of the disease. Against the background of such changes, constant acute pains are observed. Their intensity increases with tilting and turns of the head. Pain can spread on the arms and shoulders. During exacerbation, the tension in the neck muscles increases.
What can you do at home?
Treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine 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 massagers. Taking medications should only be as a specialist in purpose.
Therapeutic gymnastics
Therapeutic gymnastics is an important component in the complex treatment of osteochondrosis. During training, it is forbidden to make sharp jerks, as they can provoke dizziness. It is necessary to gradually increase the amplitude.
It is important to observe a calm pace of breathing. When performing exercises, the patient should not feel pain or severe discomfort.
Exercises
Initially, a doctor or coach should familiarize the patient with a set of exercises. After 3-4 training classes can be carried out at home.
Effective exercises:
- deep tilts of the head;
- rotation clockwise and against it;
- circular movements of the hands;
- Raping the head back.
All effective exercises for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis are as simple as possible. They can be performed at home or even at work. Such a set of exercises is also suitable for the prevention of the disease.
Self -massage
Self -massage will help relieve tension from the muscles and improve the general well -being of the patient. The benefits of manual influence:
- improvement of blood circulation;
- Prevention of salts deposit due to soft pressure on the zone of the neck;
- activation of tissue nutrition with useful substances and oxygen;
- decrease in pain;
- improvement of metabolic processes in the tissues of the cervical zone;
- Decrease in blood pressure.
Before starting self -massage, the patient must study the basic techniques and points of exposure that must be massaged. All movements should be soft and neat.
Rules for the procedure:
- massage can only be carried out with fingers;
- The impact should be as delicate as possible;
- Strong pressure is excluded;
- Movements should be without pressure.
Massage should be carried out using stroking, kneading and rubbing. The muscles of the posterior and side surface of the neck, as well as the occipital zone are processed. Self -massage algorithm:
- Starting position - sitting, one leg can be put on the knee of the other. The elbow should be in such a position 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 stroking, rubbing, and then proceed to kneading the muscles.
- The procedure ends with stroking.
The duration of one session is 8-10 minutes. Such a procedure should not provoke pain.
Drug therapy
The doctor is prescribed by the doctor. Self -medication can be dangerous. The effect of taking drugs:
- removal of pain;
- restoration of normal blood circulation;
- Regeneration of cartilage and bone tissue;
- Improving metabolic processes.
Before using the drug, it is necessary to make sure that there is no allergic reaction. The following groups of medication are prescribed for treatment:
- Non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs. They relieve the inflammatory process and stop the pain syndrome. Such drugs can be both in tablets and the form of ointments and gels.
- Novocaine blockade. Eliminate pain.
- Musorelaxants. Help to relieve muscle spasm.
- Steroid drugs. Introduced in the form of epidural and intramuscular injection.
To improve metabolic processes and strengthen the immune system, the reception of vitamins B12, B6 and B1 is prescribed. Medicines are prescribed for the treatment of 1-2 degrees of cervical osteochondrosis.
Massagers
Massagers help relieve muscle spasm and activate blood circulation.It can be different rollers, rugs and other devices, for example mechanical and electric massagers. The use of a Tibetan applicator is often prescribed.
Tibetan applicator
The duration of the use of the Tibetan applicator and the number of procedures is determined individually, depending on the condition of the patient. For pain in the thoracic and cervical region, it is recommended to use it 10-15 minutes 2-3 times a day.
During periods of exacerbation, the duration of exposure must be reduced to 5-6 minutes, but at the same time the device should be used 4-6 times a day. If there are severe acute pains, then you should consult a doctor for the safety of using the applicator.
The applicator is available in several forms:
- belt;
- rug;
- insoles;
- roller.
To treat the shok, a roller is used. This is a healing pillow on which plastic spikes are located 2-5 mm long. The therapeutic effect of such an applicator is explained by the effect on the biologically active points of the reflex zones. The spikes of the roller irritate the nerve endings. Due to this effect, metabolic processes are accelerated, and this activates the restoration of bone and cartilage.
Folk remedies and recipes
There are a large number of folk remedies for the treatment and prevention of osteochondrosis. They will not help completely eliminate the disease, but will improve the patient's condition. Before their use, you need to consult a doctor.
Ointment from ginger
Ginger ointment warms up well and has an anesthetic effect. It will require 55 g of not cleaned and grated gear. To it, 3 garlic teeth and 30 g of butter are added.
The mass should have a homogeneous consistency. To make the garlic smell not so intense, you should add a small amount of essential oil.
Egg-horsing mixture
The egg-mesh mixture is used for compresses. Initially, you need to mix:
- Squirrels of chicken eggs - 3 pcs;
- mustard powder - 50 g;
- diluted alcohol - 50 ml;
- Camphore alcohol - 50 ml.
The product must be applied 2 times a day on the affected areas until completely dry. The therapeutic course lasts from 12 days to several months.
The decoction of the sunflower
The broth of the sunflower will help get rid of stagnant salt in the joints. To prepare a folk remedy, the root 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 medicine must be boiled for half an hour.
Such a decoction will be enough for 2-3 days. It should be consumed 30 minutes before eating. The optimal therapeutic course is 30 days.
Coniferous decoction
To prepare such a tool It will require 1 cup of chopped spruce needles or 2 glasses of pine needles.For such an amount of plant base, 250 ml of boiling water is taken. The product should be boiled for 20 minutes. After cooling, it must be strain.
To give taste, lemon juice or honey can be added to the drink. The medicine must be drunk during the day in 3 doses.
Honey compress
To prepare a honey compress, 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 napkin and attach it to the lesion. The compress can be removed when the napkin is completely dry. For greater effectiveness, such a solution for compresses must be alternated with other compounds.
Herbal teas
Herbal 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 wort - restores joints and cartilaginous fabric;
- sage - improvement of metabolism and prevents dystrophic changes in the spine;
- Pine buds - remove the inflammatory process and pain.
To prepare such tea, take 1 tsp. herbal gathering 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. Therapeutic course is up to 4 weeks.
Prevention
Prevention of the development of cervical osteochondrosis should be complex. It is important to normalize the metabolism, the withdrawal of cholesterol and excess salts. For this, it is recommended to take decoctions, infusions and baths with medicinal herbs. Particular attention should be paid to physical activity. Physical education exercises can be performed for preventive purposes.
At what stage can I quickly cure the disease?
You can completely cure the disease only at the first stage. In this case, degenerative changes are insignificant and are well amenable to correction. In advanced cases, it is quite difficult to completely eliminate the disease, since significant destruction of cartilage tissue is observed. With proper treatment, you can significantly improve the patient's condition, but not to cure it completely.
Nutrition
Proper nutrition plays one of the key roles in the prevention of osteochondrosis.The following products should be present in the diet:
- chicken;
- cereals;
- nuts;
- Black bread;
- dairy products;
- green;
- vegetables;
- aspic.
For diseases of the spine, there are no strict prohibitions on certain products. However, often cervical osteochondrosis occurs against the background of obesity. It should 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 drinking mode. A sufficient amount of fluid should enter the body. It is recommended to abandon alcohol, as it adversely affects the nervous system and metabolism. The ban is banned, as it contains a large amount of sugar.
It is recommended to drink 2-3 liters per day. The exact amount of water is calculated individually depending on body weight. It is best to drink clean and not carbonated water.
Recommendations of specialists
- Doctors recommend constantly monitoring posture.
- It is not recommended to sit motionless for more than 20 minutes. You should get up and knead as often as possible. The minimum duration of such charging is 10 seconds.
- A gymnastic complex should be performed every morning. It will help strengthen the whole body. For prevention, you should attend various wellness sports training. It is important that the classes be regular.
- If necessary, the doctor may prescribe a special corset. Such a device will help reduce the load on the back muscles, eliminate pain and improve posture. The corset will accelerate the process of recovery and will avoid complications. The choice of the product should remain with the doctor. The first time it needs to be worn no more than 15 minutes, and then the duration of wearing gradually increases to 6 hours a day.
Home therapy of cervical osteochondrosis can be effective if it is prescribed and controlled by a doctor. Treatment should be comprehensive: physical exercises, taking medications and the use of massagers. Methods of folk therapy are not able to completely eliminate the disease, they only reduce the intensity of symptoms.