How to treat cervical osteochondrosis at home?

How to cure cervical osteochondrosis?This question is the first one that comes to mind when we suddenly have pain in the neck and, subsequently, problems begin in the cervical collar region.A reasonable decision is to go to the doctor, undergo an examination and strictly follow the prescribed treatment.But most people don't have time for that.Therefore, first the patient goes to the pharmacy and buys all kinds of gels and ointments, and then resorts to traditional methods of treatment.And everything to be treated at home, contrary to common sense.

Causes and symptoms

Neck pain is a sign of back problems.To figure out how to treat cervical osteochondrosis on your own, you need to understand how the disease process begins and what symptoms indicate this.

The neck contains the smallest and most fragile vertebrae.The intervertebral discs in this part of the spine are also small.Any degenerative process in them occurs quickly.If in the lower back the destruction of the intervertebral disc can last for several years, in the neck it significantly decreases in size within six months.As a result, the nerve roots are compressed by the vertebrae, causing pain, stiffness, and decreased flexibility.Additionally, the neck's range of motion is limited.

Causes of degenerative changes in the spine:

• Lack of daily sporting activity.
• Poor nutrition and excess weight.
• Injuries.
• Excessive physical activity.
• Stress.
• Hypothermia.
• Infectious diseases.

Pain can be caused by intervertebral hernias.In the cervical spine, they are quite rare, but to avoid complications arising from independent and hasty actions, visit a doctor and undergo an MRI scan.If there is a hernia, not all traditional methods can be used for self-treatment.

Symptoms characteristic of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine:

• Regular headaches.
• Frequent dizziness, loss of orientation in space.
• Deterioration of vision and hearing.
• Voice change, snoring.
• Sensation of compression of a nerve (pain on one side, radiating to the shoulder blade, jaw).

Pain directly in the neck and shoulder region is also a symptom of cervical osteochondrosis.

Home treatments

Traditional medicine in the case of osteochondrosis of the neck is largely in line with traditional medicine.She recommends mandatory and viable physical activity, light massage with homemade painkillers or ointments and rubs purchased at the pharmacy and the use of anti-inflammatories that reduce swelling in the area of the compressed nerve.

What to do if you have neck pain and there is no way to see a doctor in the near future.The following home methods for treating cervical osteochondrosis will help alleviate the condition:

• Medicines that relieve pain and muscle spasms (tablets, gels and ointments).
• Charger.
• Apitherapy.
• Clay treatment.
• Physiotherapy.

Medication

The first thing that needs to be done in case of an acute attack of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is to quickly alleviate the patient's condition, eliminating the pain syndrome.To do this, you can use drugs classified as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (self-administration is prohibited for stomach bleeding and gastrointestinal diseases).

One of the drugs from the NSAID group should be in your home medicine cabinet.Additionally, muscle relaxants can be used.When taking medications, remember that they should only be prescribed by a doctor!Any of the medicines has a large list of contraindications and side effects.

Anti-inflammatories are used not only orally (orally), but also externally in the form of gels and ointments.Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis at home continues by rubbing products prescribed by a specialist into the painful area.

When the pain subsides significantly, you can start exercising.

Charger

Before choosing physical exercises, consult a specialist and undergo an examination.With an intervertebral hernia of the cervical spine, any sudden movements are prohibited.

The following 5 exercises can help with pain, pinched nerve roots, and muscle spasms:

• Exercise 1.Relaxation.Stand up straight and lower your arms to your sides.Place your feet shoulder-width apart and relax completely.Breathe evenly.Slowly and with small amplitude, start moving your head - to the right and left, back and forth, smoothly moving to minimal rotational movements.The duration of classes is several minutes.
• Exercise 2.Stretching.Lower your head forward, trying to touch the jugular fossa with your chin.Slowly stretch the top of your head, feeling the vertebrae lengthen and the nerves release.Return the head to the upright position.Repeat the exercise 5 times.
• Exercise 3.Let's get the ball rolling.Tilt your head back, as if you are resting the back of your head on your shoulder blades.Relax, breathe evenly.Start rolling your head from left to right and vice versa.Repeat 5 times.During exercise, it is best to hold something stable.
• Exercise 4.We reach the shoulders with the ears.Take the starting position of the first exercise.Tilt your head towards your right shoulder, stretch the top of your head, feel how your muscles and vertebrae stretch.Try placing your ear against your shoulder.Repeat on the other side.You need to tilt your head towards each shoulder at least 5 times.
• Exercise 5.Self-massage.Raise your hands and place your palms on the back of your head.Start massaging lightly.Gradually increase the pressure, carefully working the vertebrae.There shouldn't be any pain.It can be combined with the use of medicinal ointment.

Apitherapy

Beekeeping products and blue clay have a good effect on osteochondrosis of the cervical vertebrae.Bee products include the bees themselves, which are placed at biologically active points to relieve pain and swelling (bee stings), and the products they produce:

• bee bread;
• pollen;
• death;
• propolis;
• drone jelly;
• royal jelly;
• honey.

Alcohol and aqueous solutions of propolis and podmora, in addition to honey, are used to prepare compresses and for oral administration.Pollen, both types of milk and bee bread are used internally.Features of receiving beekeeping products:

1. They are very nutritious, so there is no need to consume pollen, milk, bee bread and honey in large quantities.1 teaspoon twice a day is sufficient.
2. Before using bee medicine, you should not eat or drink water for several hours.The ideal time to take it is in the morning on an empty stomach, immediately after sleeping and in the evening, three hours after a light dinner, just before bed.
3. A teaspoon of bee bread, milk, pollen or honey is placed under the tongue.Keep until completely dissolved, do not chew!This way, all the beneficial substances immediately enter the bloodstream and begin to act.You can eat after half an hour or later.

All beekeeping products have pronounced anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial properties.Its intake has an immunomodulatory effect, mobilizing the body's defenses.

Do not use apitherapy to treat cervical osteochondrosis at home if you are allergic to honey!

Clay treatment

Blue clay has a similar effect to beekeeping products.Effectively relieves inflammation, increases blood supply to tissues at the site of the compress and improves metabolism.Therefore, the ideal treatment option for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is considered to be a combination of beekeeping products and blue clay.

Recipe #1

Rub – blue clay and propolis alcohol infusion.Instructions for preparing the product step by step:

• Prepare cups, wooden spoon, clay, propolis and clean water.Pour 1 glass of purified water into a container, add 3 teaspoons of propolis, pour blue clay powder.The last ingredient is taken in sufficient quantity to obtain a solution that is not too thick, but also not aqueous.Therefore, the clay is poured into the liquid in portions, stirring well each time.
• When the rub is ready, ask your family for help.Lie face down on a flat, hard surface.The assistant should take the friction cloth in his hands and make light massage movements to treat the neck and shoulder girdle.The procedure lasts 5 to 7 minutes.After that, you need to lie down for another 10 minutes.After that, take a hot shower.

The course of treatment is a week, then a break and repeat for the same period of time.Friction periods can be alternated with rest periods throughout the year.

Recipe #2

Compress with blue clay and propolis-infused water.The ingredients are the same, except propolis.Here you will need your water infusion.You can prepare it yourself:

• Freeze the propolis in the freezer.
• Grind until it turns into powder.
• Take 100 grams of water and 20 grams of propolis.
• Mix the ingredients in a glass or porcelain bowl and place in a water bath.
• Cook for about an hour.At this point, the color of the solution will turn dark brown and the smell will intensify.
• Cool the mixture and strain through several layers of gauze.For external use, you can omit this item.

Mix the clay with the prepared propolis solution.The consistency of the composition should be very thick, but at the same time well spread over the canvas.Place the compress on the back of your neck and secure it.Get into a comfortable position (sitting or lying down) and relax.Remove the compress after an hour and dry your neck with a clean cloth.Take a tablespoon of propolis internally (on an empty stomach and do not eat anything for half an hour).

The course of treatment is 3 weeks, then a break for a week and repeat.

Home physical therapy

Homemade physiotherapeutic devices will be a good complement to treatment with clay and beekeeping products and will enhance the effect of anti-inflammatory gels and ointments.One of them is a must-have in your home medicine cabinet.

The classic application of any of the therapeutic devices is the pain zone.In one device, vibraphones are attached with adhesive tape to the sides of the neck.The mode is selected in accordance with the instructions.Another device is placed on the back of the neck and kept in place for 30 to 40 minutes.An additional effect is the thermal effect, which is felt approximately 20 minutes after the start of the procedure.

Despite the domestic purpose of medical devices, do not engage in amateur activities!Each of them has a specific list of contraindications and precise treatment regimens depending on the symptoms.

Physiotherapeutic methods should under no circumstances be used during an exacerbation;your doctor will provide more detailed information.

Now you have an idea of how to cure neck osteochondrosis at home.But to avoid suffering and feeling pain, take preventative measures for the health of your spine.This way you won't have to buy expensive devices and waste precious time on treatment.Remember that the health of the spine determines the condition of the internal organs and the body as a whole.