How to treat cervical osteochondrosis at home?

How to treat cervical osteochondrosis?This question is the first that comes to our mind when we suddenly feel neck pain and then the problems start at the cervical collar.A reasonable decision is to go to an appointment with a doctor, get examined and strictly follow the prescribed treatment.But most people don't have time for that.Therefore, the patient first goes to the pharmacy and buys all kinds of gels and ointments, and then turns to traditional methods of treatment.And all this with the aim of having fun at home, contrary to common sense.

Causes and symptoms

Neck pain is a sign of spinal problems.To know how to treat cervical osteochondrosis yourself, you need to understand how the disease process begins and what symptoms indicate this.

The neck contains the smallest and most fragile vertebrae.The intervertebral discs in this part of the spine are also small.Any degenerative process proceeds quite quickly.If in the lower back the destruction of the intervertebral disc can last for several years, then in the neck its size significantly decreases within six months.As a result, nerve roots are pinched by the vertebrae, causing pain, stiffness and decreased flexibility.In addition, the range of movement of the neck is limited.

Causes of degenerative changes in the spine:

• Lack of daily sporting activity.
• Poor diet and excess weight.
• Injuries.
• Excessive physical activity.
• Stress.
• Hypothermia.
• Infectious diseases.

Pain can be caused by intervertebral hernias.In the cervical spine, they are quite rare, but to avoid complications from rash independent actions, consult a doctor and have an MRI.In case of hernia, not all traditional methods can be used for self-treatment.

Characteristic symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine:

• Regular headaches.
• Frequent dizziness, loss of orientation in space.
• Deterioration of vision and hearing.
• Voice change, snoring.
• Sensation of pinching of a nerve (pain on one side, radiating towards the shoulder blade, jaw).

Pain directly in the neck and shoulder region is also a symptom of cervical osteochondrosis.

Home care

Traditional medicine in the case of osteochondrosis of the neck is largely in agreement with traditional medicine.She recommends obligatory feasible physical activity, light massage using homemade pain relievers or ointments and rubs purchased at the pharmacy, as well as taking anti-inflammatory drugs that reduce swelling in the area of the pinched nerve.

What to do if you have neck pain and there is no way to see a doctor in the near future, the following home methods for treating cervical osteochondrosis will help alleviate the disease:

• Medicines that relieve pain and muscle spasms (tablets, gels and ointments).
• Charger.
• Apitherapy.
• Clay treatment.
• Physiotherapy.

Drugs

The first thing to do in an acute attack of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is to quickly relieve the patient's condition by eliminating the pain syndrome.To do this, you can use pharmaceutical drugs classified as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (self-administration is prohibited in case of stomach bleeding and gastrointestinal diseases).

One of the drugs from the NSAID group should be in your medicine cabinet.Additionally, muscle relaxers can be used.When taking medications, remember that they should only be prescribed by a doctor!Each of the medications has a long list of contraindications and side effects.

Anti-inflammatories are used not only orally (orally), but also externally in the form of gels and ointments.Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis at home continues by rubbing products prescribed by a specialist into the painful area.

When the pain has subsided significantly, you can start exercising.

Charger

Before choosing physical exercises, consult a specialist and undergo an examination.In case of intervertebral hernia of the cervical spine, any sudden movements are prohibited.

The following 5 exercises can relieve pain, pinched nerve roots and muscle spasms:

• Exercise 1.Relaxation.Stand straight, lower your arms to your sides.Place your feet shoulder-width apart and relax completely.Breathe evenly.Slowly and with a small amplitude, start moving your head - to the right and left, forward and backward, smoothly up to minimal rotational movements.The duration of the lessons is several minutes.
• Exercise 2.Drawing.Lower your head forward, trying to touch your chin to the jugular fossa.Slowly stretch the top of your head, feeling the vertebrae stretch and the nerves release.Return your head to an upright position.Repeat the exercise 5 times.
• Exercise 3.Let's get the ball rolling.Tilt your head back, as if resting the back of your head on your shoulder blades.Relax, breathe evenly.Start rolling your head from left to right and vice versa.Repeat 5 times.While exercising, it is best to hold on to something stable.
• Exercise 4.We reach the shoulders with the ears.Take the starting position from the first exercise.Tilt your head towards your right shoulder, stretch the top of your head, feel the stretch in the muscles and vertebrae.Try touching your ear to your shoulder.Repeat on the other side.You should tilt your head towards each shoulder at least 5 times.
• Exercise 5.Self-massage.Raise your hands and place your palms on the back of your neck.Start massaging lightly.Gradually increase the pressure, carefully working the vertebrae.There should be no pain.Can be combined with the use of medicinal ointment.

Apitherapy

Beekeeping products and blue clay have a beneficial effect on osteochondrosis of the cervical vertebrae.Bee products include the bees themselves, which are placed on biologically active points to relieve pain and swelling (bee stings), as well as the products they produce:

• bee bread;
• pollen;
• death;
• propolis;
• bumblebee jelly;
• royal jelly;
• Honey.

Alcohol and aqueous solutions of propolis and podmora, as well as honey, are used to prepare compresses and for oral administration.Pollen, both types of milk and bee bread are used internally.Features of receiving beekeeping products:

1. They are very nutritious, so there is no need to consume pollen, milk, bee bread and honey in large quantities.1 teaspoon 2 times a day is enough.
2. Before using medications for bees, you should not eat or drink water for several hours.The optimal time to take it is in the morning on an empty stomach, immediately after sleep and in the evening, three hours after a light dinner, just before bed.
3. A teaspoon of bee bread, milk, pollen or honey is placed under the tongue.Store until completely dissolved, do not chew!In this way, all beneficial substances immediately enter the bloodstream and begin to act.You can eat after half an hour or later.

All bee products have pronounced anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial properties.Their contribution has an immunomodulatory effect, mobilizing the body's defenses.

Do not use apitherapy to treat cervical osteochondrosis at home if you are allergic to honey!

Clay treatment

Blue clay has an effect similar to bee products.It effectively relieves inflammation, increases blood supply to the tissues at the site of the compress and improves metabolism.Therefore, the optimal treatment option for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is considered to be a combination of bee products and blue clay.

Recipe #1

Rubbing – blue clay and alcoholic infusion of propolis.Instructions for preparing the product step by step:

• Prepare glassware, a wooden spoon, clay, propolis and clean water.Pour 1 glass of purified water into a container, add 3 teaspoons of propolis, pour in blue clay powder.The last ingredient is taken in sufficient quantity to obtain a solution that is not very thick, but not watery either.Therefore, the clay is poured into the liquid in portions, stirring carefully each time.
• When the rub is ready, ask your family to help you.Lie face down on a flat, hard surface.The assistant should take the rubbing cloth in his hands and use light massaging movements to treat your neck and shoulder girdle.The procedure lasts 5 to 7 minutes.After that, you need to lie down for another 10 minutes.After that, take a hot shower.

The duration of treatment is one week, then a break and repeat for the same duration.Periods of rubbing can be alternated with periods of rest throughout the year.

Recipe #2

Compress of blue clay and water infused with propolis.The ingredients are the same, except the propolis.Here you will need its water infusion.You can prepare it yourself:

• Freeze the propolis in the freezer.
• Grind it into powder.
• Take 100 grams of water and 20 grams of propolis.
• Mix the ingredients in a glass or porcelain bowl and place in a bain-marie.
• Leave to simmer for about an hour.At this point, the color of the solution will turn dark brown and the smell will intensify.
• Cool the mixture and pass it through several layers of cheesecloth.For external use, you can omit this element.

Mix the clay with the prepared propolis solution.The consistency of the composition should be quite thick, but at the same time spread well on the canvas.Place the compress on the back of the neck and secure it.Adopt a comfortable position (sitting or lying down) and relax.Remove the compress after an hour and dry your neck with a clean cloth.Take a tablespoon of propolis internally (on an empty stomach and do not eat anything for half an hour).

The duration of treatment is 3 weeks, then a week break and repeat.

Physiotherapy at home

Home physiotherapy devices will be a good complement to treatment with clay and bee products and will enhance the effect of anti-inflammatory gels and ointments.One of these is a must-have in your home medicine cabinet.

The classic application of any therapeutic device is the painful area.In one device, vibraphones are attached with tape to the sides of the neck.The mode is selected according to the instructions.Another device is placed on the back of the neck and held for 30 to 40 minutes.An additional effect is thermal, which is felt approximately 20 minutes after the start of the procedure.

Despite the domestic use of medical devices, do not engage in amateur activities!Each of them has a specific list of contraindications and precise treatment regimens depending on the symptoms.

Physiotherapeutic methods should absolutely not be used during an exacerbation;your doctor will provide you with more detailed information.

Now you have an idea on how to cure osteochondrosis of the neck at home.But in order not to suffer and feel pain, take preventive measures for the health of your spine.You will then not have to purchase expensive devices and waste precious time on treatment.Remember that the health of the spine determines the condition of internal organs and the body as a whole.