Sedentary lifestyle is 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 disease occurs suddenly and develops over a long period of time. Untimely treatment leads to a significant reduction in the quality of health.
Typical symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis:
- Headache in the back of the head;
- Dizziness;
- Pain in the arms, shoulders, back;
- Cracking in the neck;
- Numbness of the limbs;
- Deterioration of vision;
- The appearance of fatigue, muscle tension at the slightest physical exertion;
- Dizziness;
- Coordination of movements is impaired.
Very mild 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 onset of the disease is due to the influence of the following factors:
- Sedentary (sedentary, office) lifestyle;
- Improper nutrition (lack of calcium, magnesium);
- Heredity;
- Hypothermia, mechanical damage to the neck;
- Weightlifting;
- To be overweight;
- I drink alcohol.
If you do not take preventive measures and do not engage in treatment, but only take drugs that relieve pain, then there may be complete destruction of thinned bones. 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 functioning of the cardiovascular system is disrupted and the activity of the brain deteriorates. In addition, patients often complain of migraines, decreased visual acuity, hypertension or hypotension. The most dangerous result is the appearance of:
- Intervertebral hernia;
- Spinal stroke;
- Vestibular trunk syndrome;
- Spinal artery compression.
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 possible to achieve positive results only with regular performance of a set of procedures, which includes anesthesia by applying ointment, mixture, cream. A significant result in the 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. Rubbing recipes:
- A mixture of vodka with horseradish, plant root, crushed in a blender, and 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 flooded with fatty substance (50 ml) and Vaseline (40 ml). The drug is rubbed on the neck three times a day.
- Boiled potatoes are pounded and mixed with honey, after the mixture has cooled a bit, it is necessary to apply to the affected area and wrap with film and a tissue.
To restore and enrich the body with vitamins, you need to take tinctures and decoctions. The use of cinquefoil is considered effective. Plant 30 g dry, pour hot water (0, 5 liters) and insist for 3 weeks. The drug is taken 3 times a day for 1 tbsp. l.
An equally popular recipe is a decoction of parsley roots, which are crushed and poured boiling water 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. The course lasts 3 weeks.
Cervical osteochondrosis can be treated with self-massage
Regular physical exposure to the painful area helps to stop the progression of the disease. Massage does not take much time, but requires a careful approach, exploring hot spots. Therefore, before proceeding with the process, it is necessary to understand the areas that can not be affected.
Self-massage procedure:
- Taking a sitting position;
- Complete relaxation of the body;
- The fingers are applied to the neck and lightly stroked 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 muscles with shifts and pinching;
- After finishing, stroking.
The session should last 8-10 minutes.
In combination with massage, therapeutic exercises are considered effective. The exercise should be smooth and not tire the body. Emphasis should be placed on the cervical spine, turning the head, stretching the neck, movement of the shoulders.