An inactive lifestyle is key to the development of many diseases associated with dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system. The most common disease is cervical osteochondrosis, which affects the intervertebral discs. The disease occurs suddenly and develops over a long period of time. Improper treatment leads to a significant decline in the quality of health.
Common symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis:
- Headache in the back of the head;
- Dizziness;
- Pain in arms, shoulders, back;
- Crusting on the neck;
- Numbness in the limbs;
- Deterioration of vision;
- The appearance of fatigue, muscle tension on little physical exercise;
- Headache;
- Movement coordination is impaired.
Very minor symptoms can develop into irreversible spinal pathology. Therefore, if there are any of the above symptoms, it is important to find ways to prevent the development of the disease.
Causes and consequences of cervical osteochondrosis
The emergence of this disease occurs due to the influence of the following factors:
- Sedentary lifestyle (sedentary, office);
- Improper nutrition (lack of calcium, magnesium);
- Descendants;
- Hypothermia, mechanical damage to the neck;
- Weight lifting;
- Overweight;
- Drink alcohol.
If you do not take preventative measures and do not engage in treatment, but only take medications that relieve pain, then complete destruction of the thinning bone can occur. Also, the development of the disease leads to changes in the position of the vertebrae, compression of blood vessels. As a result, blood begins to circulate worse, the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system is disrupted, and brain activity declines. In addition, patients often complain of migraines, decreased visual acuity, hypertension or hypotension. The most dangerous outcome is the occurrence of:
- intervertebral hernia;
- Spinal stroke;
- Vestibular trunk syndrome;
- Compression of the vertebral arteries.
Only timely treatment will stop the progression of the disease.
How to cure cervical osteochondrosis at home
Even after contacting a qualified specialist, patients receive a list of recommendations related to their own medications. It is possible to achieve positive results only by regularly performing a set of procedures, which include anesthesia using ointments, mixtures, creams. Important results in preventing cervical osteochondrosis are achieved through self -massage and gymnastic exercises.
To relieve pain, normalize blood circulation and eliminate inflammation, rub the affected area. Sweep recipe:
- Mix vodka with horseradish, plant roots, crushed in a blender, and liquid ingredients mixed in equal proportions. The infusion is applied overnight for 14 days.
- A combination of olive oil, king banana and sage, plant in the amount of 2 tablespoons poured with fatty ingredients (50 ml) and petroleum jelly (40 ml). The drug is applied to the neck three times a day.
- Boiled potatoes are pounded and mixed with honey, after the mixture has cooled slightly, it should be rubbed into the diseased area and wrap it with a film and a handkerchief.
To restore and enrich the body with vitamins, you should take tinctures and decoctions. The use of cinquefoil is considered effective. Plants 30 gr. dry, pour hot water (0. 5 liters) and infuse for 3 weeks. This drug is taken 3 times a day for 1 tbsp. l.
Also, an equally popular recipe is a decoction of parsley root, which is crushed and poured with boiling water, for every 100 grams. the roots need 1 liter of water. The composition is boiled for 1. 5 hours, then take 1 tbsp. l. three times a day. This course lasts for 3 weeks.
Cervical osteochondrosis can be treated with self -massage
Frequent physical impact on the painful area helps stop the progression of the disease. Massage does not take much time, however, it requires a careful approach, the study of hot spots. Therefore, before proceeding with the process, it is necessary to know the unaffected zone.
Self massage procedure:
- Take a sitting position;
- Complete body relaxation;
- Fingers are applied to the neck, and a light sweep is done from top to bottom for 2 minutes;
- The exercise is repeated, only with the thumbs with great effort;
- The lateral surface of the cervical spine is rubbed in a circular motion;
- Knead the muscles with shifts and pinches;
- When done, wipe.
Sessions should last 8-10 minutes.
In combination with massage, therapeutic exercises are considered effective. Exercise should be smooth and not tiring. Emphasis should be placed on the cervical spine, head roundness, neck stretching, shoulder movements.