Today, cervical osteochondrosis is a very common disease among people who lead a sedentary life. The population of working age over 30 falls into the risk category.
It is possible to treat osteochondrosis of the cervical region in several ways. In this note, we will consider the features of the prevention and treatment of the disease at home, we will tell you in which cases self-treatment is prohibited.
How to treat cervical osteochondrosis at home with exercises
To get rid of cervical osteochondrosis, it is recommended to use an integrated approach. The combination of drugs, massage and exercises is seen even in cases where the treatment of the disease is carried out at home.
For the results to be really visible, you need to change your lifestyle, including dieting, revising your diet, a more active lifestyle and daily exercise.
Exercises performed at home for cervical osteochondrosis are simple. You should exercise daily. A tangible result will be visible after 4 - 6 weeks after starting the course.
A set of exercises that allow you to treat cervical osteochondrosis at home:
- Stand up straight, straighten your neck and back, relax your muscles. Gently turn your head left and right, fixing it at the extreme point. In the turning position, the head is held for 3-5 seconds. Repeat the exercise 5 times. After a few weeks, you can increase the number of repetitions.
- Standing, lower your head back, then forward and so on several times. Stretch the neck muscles, make 3 circular movements of the head clockwise and counterclockwise. Repeat 5 times.
- Quickly raise your shoulders, trying to reach your earlobes with them. Hold your shoulders at the top for 15 seconds, then return to the starting position. Repeat 15 times.
- Rotate first in sequence, then simultaneously with your hands in different directions. Repeat 15 times.
- Position - lying on the stomach, emphasis on the elbows and toes. Gently arch your back and tilt your head back. The exercise should be performed very slowly, with any pain, the loading is stopped. The legs and arms must be straight, otherwise there will be no correct result. Repeat 5 times and increase the number of exercises if possible.
- Lie on your back and tilt your head to touch your chin to your chest. Hold while leaning for 2 - 3 seconds, then return to the starting position. Repeat 10 times.
How to treat cervical osteochondrosis at home with massage
The rapid removal of the inflammatory process and the elimination of pressed nerves and arteries provides massage performed at home for cervical osteochondrosis. Even in particularly advanced cases, this procedure can bring noticeable relief from the symptoms of the disease.
For the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis at home with massage, you need to prepare:
- Special durable carpet.
- A comfortable chair, if possible.
- Broom or bamboo sticks.
- Tape (it is useful for self-massage when rubbing the neck).
- Essences.
Before proceeding to active actions, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the basic principles of conducting a massage at home with cervical osteochondrosis. It is important to observe the following rules:
- Massage gently, do not press too hard on the neck, back.
- You need to start moving from the coccyx, moving slowly along the spine towards the neck.
- Professionals advise to lubricate the hands and back with cream or massage oil, so that the skin is softer.
- Massage your back and neck with your fingers only, gently, without sudden movements.
Often, for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis, banks use massage at home. Such massage products effectively improve blood circulation.
Masseurs sometimes use honey in the process of work. A small amount of honey mixture is applied to the heated neck and shoulders. The honey massage continues until the hands become sticky and the honey turns white.
The neck may start to whine a little. After the procedure, you need to wash it with warm water and wrap it with a warm scarf. The next morning, after such a massage, a person feels happy and energetic.
How to treat cervical osteochondrosis yourself without visiting a doctor
To date, there are many ways to recover at home, but it is good to consult a doctor for advice in order to be sure of the correctness of your actions.
What needs to be done? As we have already mentioned, exercise and massage are quite effective. These procedures will reduce pain, relax the muscles of the back, neck and shoulders.
It is impossible not to mention the Kuznetsov applicator. Acupuncture is a very effective way to treat cervical osteochondrosis. Not every patient will go for acupuncture, but the small needles are a great alternative at home. The needle applicator will provide a person suffering from an unpleasant disease, not only relief, but is quite capable of healing the patient. Start lying on needles with just a few minutes a day.
No matter how skeptical doctors are about self-medication, traditional medicine is quite in demand among patients with cervical osteochondrosis. Without visiting a doctor, it is possible to prepare for yourself several useful infusions taken orally or externally.
Quite often, osteochondrosis is treated with horseradish. The leaf of the plant is stolen around the neck and fastened securely. It is recommended to do the procedure before going to bed.
In the fight against throat disease, potato ointment is used. The vegetable is ground in a blender, mixed with a few tablespoons of honey and mustard. The final ointment is applied to the throat daily.
A warm compress of alcohol or vodka perfectly treats cervical osteochondrosis. For half a liter of alcohol you need 50 grams of mustard, 50 grams of aloe flower juice and one gram of propolis. In the resulting mixture, the fabric is moistened and tightly fixed to the neck.
A patient with cervical osteochondrosis during treatment himself without visiting a doctor should go swimming. Attention: swimming is only allowed after consultation with your doctor.
In which cases is home treatment of cervical osteochondrosis contraindicated?
In order not to harm yourself in the treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine at home, it is necessary to take into account some contraindications for self-treatment. Without visiting a doctor for osteochondrosis of the neck, you can not do:
- Pregnancy.
- lactation.
- Inflammatory processes in the body.
- high temperature.
- Serious diseases and severe pains in the area of the cervix.
- The presence of hereditary diseases.
- Severe exhaustion of the body.
Now you are familiar with how to treat cervical osteochondrosis at home. I would like to remind you that self-medication does not always bring the expected result. The best way not to make mistakes is to get advice on treating osteochondrosis of the neck at home from your doctor.