Cervical osteochondrosis is a cause of acute pain, which is poorly controlled by medications. The use of folk remedies allows you to get rid of unpleasant symptoms in this disease and will not harm the body. They are used in conjunction with conservative therapy, physiotherapy, massage, as a supplement and increase the chances of recovery.
Features of an unconventional approach
Treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine with folk methods is carried out under the supervision of specialists. The disease itself is considered dangerous, therefore, without qualified medical treatment, the disease quickly develops and leads to a number of complications. An unconventional approach is used by physicians in the event of the detection of serious contraindications or acute intolerance to anti-inflammatory drugs. Therefore, the main features of treatment are:
- Minimum number of side effects and availability for all population segments.
- Proven recipes contain only natural ingredients, which increases the safety of their use.
- High treatment efficiency with the right approach.
- Possibility of combining traditional therapy, massage, exercise therapy, physiotherapy with traditional medical techniques.
- The possibility of side effects is low, depending on the dose and duration of the course.
- Successful relief of inflammatory and pain syndromes, elimination of muscle spasms, stabilization of the central nervous system.
- The ability to cook yourself from high quality ingredients, the whole process is simple and does not require special knowledge and training.
- Treatment is carried out at home.
Traditional methods allow you to get a stable remission and stop the progression of the disease, increase immunity, and improve the general condition of the patient. Due to the natural nature of the composition, there is little possibility of side effects or the development of complications.
The main methods and methods of treatment
Cervical osteochondrosis is indicated by a number of unpleasant symptoms. Many patients complain of decreased vision or hearing, appearance of tinnitus, increased fatigue, muscle aches, toothache and headache, inability to do moderate exercises completely due to cramps. To combat them, various methods and recipes of traditional medicine are used, namely:
- ointment,
- rub,
- tincture,
- decoctions,
- compress,
- take a shower.
All the ingredients for a proven recipe can be found at any drugstore, and are usually inexpensive. This applies not only to herbal preparations, but also to bee products (bee venom, propolis, bee bread), snake venom, aromatic oils and others.
Compresses can be used for several hours or overnight, depending on the material chosen.
The best compress for neck pain
Treatment of cervical chondrosis with folk remedies is better started with the use of various types of rubs and compresses. Local exposure will warm the area, reduce the manifestations of pain, improve blood circulation and relieve inflammation. Perform the procedure several times a day, usually no more than five. In this case, the specified exposure time should not be exceeded. The best recipes for compresses are:
- Need to find fresh carrot leaves, pour boiling water over it. Once the solution cools slightly and is inserted, gauze is soaked in it and rubbed into the sore spot. It is better to do all this not at night. Thanks to special components, such an effect can relieve pain well.
- Take fresh cottage cheese, knead well and add a little vinegar. The resulting mass is applied evenly to the neck area. On top of the compress, you need to wear a scarf or put a warm cloth. All of this is held for at least 12 hours, so it is most often recommended to do it at night.
- Ordinary turpentine has proven itself well in combating cervical osteochondrosis. Water is added to 200 g of rye flour and a hard cake is made. He was injected for two days, after which turpentine was rubbed into the sore spot, covered with dough and wrapped in a shawl. While the discomfort is bearable, all this should be withheld, then removed, the place rinsed with warm water.
- Effectively relieves inflammation and pain with honey and potatoes. To do this, peeled tubers are rubbed on a coarse grater, mixed in half with natural bee products, and all this is applied to the sore spot. On it, place a clean paper and cloth. Hold for 2 hours, then rinse with water and pat dry. Rub pine oil into the skin.
Eggs, vodka, aloe juice with honey, garlic and kerosene are also used as the main ingredients of compresses for osteochondrosis. With some products, it is very important to observe the dose and duration of exposure, as if used indiscriminately, it can cause burns.
Rub on the neck with osteochondrosis
Alternative treatment methods also suggest the use of a good swab along with compresses. They can consist of various components to relieve pain, pinching, or other pathological conditions in the neck. The following recipes are very popular for this:
- Take half a pack of natural butter (72%), mix with one tablespoon of flour, beaten eggs and 25 g of vinegar. The mixture must be of uniform consistency, after which it is sent to a dark place for infusion. The resulting composition is washed into the painful area, covered with a film for several hours, and then washed with warm water.
- Grated carrots are rubbed on a coarse grater, in the end you will get about half a glass. Vodka and honey are added in equal amounts, common salt is added to them, 2 tablespoons is enough. After obtaining a homogeneous mass, the composition can be used as corn porridge. The mixture heats up perfectly and relieves the painful sensation.
- For severe pain, it is advisable to use a mixture of ethanol, iodine and camphor alcohol. They are mixed in a ratio of 300 ml: 10 ml: 10 ml, respectively. To the resulting composition, 10 tablets of analgin were added in crushed form.
If there is a cut or open wound on the rubbing site, the wound should not be used. It is better to use compresses or other proven techniques. Also not applicable if there is chronic pathology of the skin, which exacerbates which can lead to such treatment.
Popular ointment
It is impossible to cure osteochondrosis with ointment alone, but it is an important component of complex therapy. Different formulations can anesthetize problem areas, relieve inflammation and improve the general condition. The following proven recipes are very popular:
- Take half a pack of high -quality butter (you can replace it with lard), add the mint ingredients, coriander and birch buds into it. Apply the resulting ointment to the problem area 23 times a day.
- Add St. John's wort, the root of the snake climber, birch buds become little or fat. Stir the resulting mixture slightly and use only as directed.
- Take calendula flowers, mint grass, hop seeds, meadowsweet flowers, eucalyptus leaves and mix it all with fat. Apply the resulting composition to the painful area.
- Take 6 large laurel leaves, mix with juniper needles (about 1 teaspoon), add 70 g of butter. Blend the mixture well, preferably in a blender until a homogeneous consistency is obtained and rub into the sore spot. The composition relieves pain perfectly and soothes the affected area.
The ointment can also be used as a compress by wearing a scarf over it. It is important to fix everything with a bandage, and so that the fabric does not absorb the mixture, they put a plastic wrap over it.
Decoction of the plant is useful
Traditional medicine not only has a local effect on neck pain, but also the intake of many homemade medicines by mouth. If ointments, compresses and rubs help solve the problem of inflammation and pain locally, then the decoction, infusion stimulates the immune system perfectly, increases metabolism from within.
The most popular recipes are:
- Take about 400 g of cranberries and peeled garlic cloves, a little medium is enough. Blend well or finely chop, leave in a clean container for a day. After that, add 800 g of honey into the composition, mix until a homogeneous consistency is obtained. The drug is used in one teaspoon 3 times a day.
- Take sunflower root (assume it is not problematic), rinse until clean and dry, cut. Enough 150 g, which is added to 3 liters of water. All this is burned and boiled. The resulting broth is injected for two days, after which it is taken in a spoonful 30 minutes before eating. It is best to prepare a new portion of the medication in advance so as not to interrupt the course.
- Take 250 g of peeled needles, pour a liter of water. Put all the fire and cook for half an hour. Clean the broth produced from the branches and divide into equal parts until 6 portions are formed, which must be drunk in three days at intervals of 8-12 hours.
- Dandelion roots (about 15 g) are cleaned of dirt, dried shoots and poured half a liter of boiling water. The resulting solution is infused for an hour, after which it is filtered and taken in a spoonful before meals.
Such a decoction removes salt from the body, this is easily understood by the discoloration of urine. At the beginning of the process, it becomes almost orange, after which it becomes more transparent, as soon as all the harmful components leave the body. But one must not forget that during the treatment period, spicy and salty foods are strictly prohibited.
Decoctions work well with other more conservative methods and help support the body in the fight against pathology. Healing herbs such as burdock, wheatgrass, string, violet and herbs are also used.
Healing bath
With cervical osteochondrosis, warm water, to which various components have been added, relieves tension, pain and cramps well. This procedure is performed using a temperature in the range of 37–39 ° С; higher thermometer rises are unacceptable. It should be noted that this is a medical procedure, so it is important not to overdo it. As a useful supplement, you can use:
- birch leaves,
- horse chestnut,
- chamomile,
- bischofite,
- needle branch.
The time spent in the water is 10-20 minutes, although the procedure is performed for preventive purposes. Due to the optimum temperature and the presence of phytocomponents in the water, muscle tissue relaxes, inflammation is reduced, and pain is practically not felt. Such a bath is also useful for dizziness, frequent aches and to lift the mood, improve the psycho-emotional state.
Herbal tea
You can confirm the effectiveness of this or that medication by checking the reviews of other patients with similar diseases. Usually, patients share a prescription, which medication is best, which turns out to be completely ineffective. One of the most popular treatments is herbal tea. The following fees are used to combat osteochondrosis:
- Calendula + chamomile + strawberry + birch leaves + St. John's wort.
- Licorice root + yarrow + peppermint + marigold.
- Lingonberry + thyme + plantain + lemon balm + rosehip + saber.
- Nettle + chamomile + dried flowers + calendula + dandelion.
- Strawberry + motherwort + pine bud + linden flower + lavender.
Herbal preparations can be selected independently, assembled from a variety of plants, or you can purchase a ready -made collection.
Such fees are sold in pharmacies or phyto shops, and usually, when making beer, do not have to choose their own dose, it is indicated on the packaging. In most cases, one teaspoon of 350 g of boiling water is enough. Drink the drink without adding sugar. Collection is very effective in the early stages of the disease.
Other treatments
Traditional medicine uses a variety of means to combat the pathology of the musculoskeletal system. Not only food and herbs are used, but also dirt, paraffin, wax and other compounds. As exercise has shown, they can also relieve pain well, eliminate inflammation, improve blood flow and allow you to extend the remission period.
Mud healing is used in a variety of ways. Usually, the procedure is performed in a sanatorium or a special medical office. Exposure times are determined individually. This technique is also very suitable for preventive purposes.
Mud treatment is also an unconventional way to overcome osteochondrosis.
Possible errors
Folk methods, despite their safety and beauty, can be detrimental if used improperly. Treatment should be carried out under the close supervision of a specialist, as self -treatment often leads to the rapid development of pathology. To prevent this from happening, you must avoid the most common mistakes:
- The use of heating pads or hot compresses in the acute phase is not permitted. Temporary relief does not mean relief, as exposure to heat only causes the spread of inflammation and worsening of tissue damage.
- If the patient frequently experiences pressure surges, the bathroom and steam room are contraindicated for him with cervical osteochondrosis. Even people who do not have hypertension cannot walk in it during the flu, when the body temperature is very high.
- Traditional medicine recipes that have been shown to be effective for removing salt will not work with vertebral proliferation.
- In areas of pathological processes, self -massage or other direct effects are not possible, they will only worsen the health condition and lead to complications.
This is the most common mistake for patients who self -medicate at home or use traditional medicine recipes. Therefore, it is better to deal with the pathology of the cervical vertebrae together with the treating physician.
How to prevent itching?
The fight against cervical osteochondrosis can last a long time, and patients are required not only to comply with all doctor's prescriptions, but also to exclude all factors that cause exacerbation. You can protect yourself from deterioration in the following ways:
- In everyday life, it is necessary to avoid pressure on the spine, do not make sharp head rotations, squats, bends or rapid posture changes.
- Dress warmly, appropriate to the weather, to avoid hypothermia on the neck and shoulders, always wear a scarf.
- Continue to do the exercises provided in physiotherapy training, do not miss classes, follow the technology and sequence of actions.
- If professional activities are related to sitting in one position or at a computer, then every 1. 5 hours you need a short break and moderate warm -up to restore blood circulation in the neck.
- Reject alcohol and smoking, as it reduces the body’s resistance, causing complications and deterioration.
- Treat acute respiratory diseases and viruses in a timely manner, follow all doctor's prescriptions.
- Control your weight, excluding unhealthy foods and overeating at night.
- Refuse hot showers or showers.
- Buy a high quality orthopedic mattress with an adequate level of firmness.
And also, patients should visit a massage therapist to undergo treatment in the neck area, usually prescribed for 10 days. It is equally important to refuse to carry a weight, not more than 5 kg in one hand, otherwise there is a risk of provoking the process of deformation in the spine.
Cervical osteochondrosis is the destruction of cartilage tissue, which results in a number of unpleasant consequences. If you don’t start the fight on time, this will cause nerve endings to pinch, squeeze blood vessels, and decreased performance. It is possible to treat pathology not only with drugs, but also with folk remedies. For this, the most effective methods and recipes are selected that are safe and will not cause allergic reactions.