A sedentary lifestyle becomes the key to the development of many diseases associated with musculoskeletal system dysfunction. The most common disease is cervical osteochondrosis, which affects the intervertebral discs. This illness occurs suddenly and develops over time. Early 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;
- Cracking in the neck;
- Numbness of limbs;
- Deterioration of vision;
- The appearance of fatigue, muscle tension at the slightest physical effort;
- Dizziness;
- Movement coordination is interrupted.
Much minor symptoms can progress to irreversible spinal pathology. Therefore, given the above signs, it is essential to seek ways to prevent the development of the disease.
Causes and consequences of cervical osteochondrosis
The onset of the disease occurs due to the influence of the following factors:
- Sedentary lifestyle (sedentary, office);
- Inadequate nutrition (lack of calcium, magnesium);
- Heredity;
- Hypothermia, mechanical damage to the neck;
- Lifting weights;
- Being overweight;
- Drink alcohol.
If you don't take preventive measures and don't get involved in treatment, but only take medications that alleviate the pain, complete destruction of weakened bones can occur. Furthermore, the development of the disease leads to a change 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 deteriorates. Additionally, patients often complain of migraines, decreased visual acuity, hypertension, or hypotension. The most dangerous result is the occurrence of:
- Intervertebral hernia;
- Spinal Trace;
- Vestibular trunk syndrome;
- Vertebral 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 only possible to obtain positive results with the regular performance of a set of procedures, which includes anesthesia with the application of 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. Recipes for rubbing:
- Mix in equal proportions a mixture of vodka with horseradish, plant root crushed in a blender and a liquid substance. The infusion is rubbed overnight for 14 days.
- A combination of olive oil, banana and sage, plants in a volume of 2 tablespoons are poured with a fatty substance (50 ml) and petroleum jelly (40 ml). The medicine is rubbed into the neck three times a day.
- The boiled potatoes are mashed and mixed with honey, after the mixture has cooled a little, it is necessary to apply it to 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. Plant 30 gr. dry, pour in hot water (0. 5 liters) and infuse for 3 weeks. The medicine is taken 3 times a day for 1 tablespoon. me.
In addition, an equally popular recipe is a decoction of parsley roots, which are crushed and poured in 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. me. three times a day. The course lasts for 3 weeks.
Cervical osteochondrosis can be treated with self-massage
Regular physical impact on the painful area helps to stop the progression of the disease. Massage doesn't take long, but it requires a careful approach, the study of hot spots. Therefore, before proceeding with the process, it is necessary to discover the zones that cannot be influenced.
Self-massage procedure:
- Sit down;
- Complete body relaxation;
- Fingers are applied to the neck and light touches are performed from top to bottom for 2 minutes;
- The exercise is repeated, just 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;
- Upon completion, stroking.
The session should last 8-10 minutes.
In combination with massage, therapeutic exercises are considered effective. Exercise should be gentle and not tiring the body. Emphasis should be placed on cervical spine, head turns, neck stretch, shoulder movement.