A sedentary lifestyle becomes the key to the development of many diseases associated with musculoskeletal dysfunction. The most common disease is cervical osteochondrosis, which affects the intervertebral discs. This disorder occurs suddenly and develops over a long period of time. Premature treatment leads to a significant decrease in the quality of health.
Typical symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis:
- Headache in the back of the head;
- Dizziness;
- Pain in arms, shoulders, back;
- The crackle in the neck;
- Numbness in the limbs;
- Impairment of vision;
- The appearance of fatigue, muscle tension at the slightest physical exertion;
- Stiffness in the head;
- Motion coordination is disturbed.
Very small symptoms can develop into irreversible pathology of the spine. Therefore, in the case of the above signs, it is imperative to look for ways to prevent the development of the disease.
Causes and consequences of cervical osteochondrosis
The appearance of the disease arises due to the influence of the following factors:
- Sedentary (sitting, office) lifestyle;
- Malnutrition (lack of calcium, magnesium);
- Heredity;
- Hypothermia, mechanical damage to the neck;
- Lifts weights;
- Being overweight;
- Drink alcohol.
If you do not take preventative measures and do not engage in treatment, but only take drugs that relieve pain, the complete destruction of thin bones may occur. Also the development of the disease leads to a change in the position of the vertebrae, compression of blood vessels. As a result, the blood begins to circulate worse, the normal function of the cardiovascular system is disrupted and the activity of the brain deteriorates. In addition, patients often complain of migraine, impaired vision, hypertension or hypotension. The most dangerous result is the occurrence of:
- Intervertebral hernia;
- Spinal stroke;
- Vestibular stem syndrome;
- Compression of vertebral artery.
Only timely treatment will stop the progressive development of the disease.
How To Cure Cervical Osteochondrosis At Home
Even after contacting qualified specialists, the patient receives a list of recommendations related to self-medication. It is only possible to achieve positive results with regular performance of a set of procedures, which include anesthesia by applying an ointment, mixture, cream. A significant result of prevention of cervical osteochondrosis is achieved through self-massage and gymnastic exercises.
To relieve pain, normalize blood circulation and eliminate inflammation, rub the affected area. Friction recipes:
- A mixture of vodka with horseradish, the root of a plant, crushed in a blender, and a liquid substance are mixed in equal proportions. The infusion is rubbed overnight for 14 days.
- A combination of olive oil, plantain and sage, plants in a volume of 2 tablespoons are poured with a fat (50 ml) and Vaseline (40 ml). The medicine is rubbed on the neck three times a day.
- The boiled potatoes are pounded and mixed with honey, after the mixture has cooled down a bit, it is necessary to apply it on 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 to be effective. Plant 30 g. Dry, pour warm water (0, 5 liters) and infuse for 3 weeks. The drug is taken 3 times a day for 1 tbsp. l.
Also an equally popular recipe is a decoction of parsley roots, which are crushed and poured with boiling water, for every 100 grams. roots need 1 liter of water. The composition is boiled for 1, 5 hours, then take 1 tbsp. l. three times a day. The course lasts 3 weeks.
Cervical osteochondrosis can be treated with self-massage
Regular physical impact on the painful area helps to stop the development of the disease. The massage does not take much time, but it requires a careful approach, the study of hot spots. Therefore, before proceeding with the process, it is necessary to find out the zones that can not be affected.
Self-massage procedure:
- To take a sitting position;
- Complete relaxation of the body;
- Fingers are applied to the neck and light strokes are performed 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;
- Kneading of muscles with shifting and squeezing;
- After finishing, iron.
The session should last 8-10 minutes.
In combination with massage, therapeutic exercises are considered to be effective. Exercise should be smooth and not tiring the body. Emphasis must be placed on the cervical spine, head turns, neck stretching, shoulder movement.