A sedentary lifestyle becomes the key to the development of many diseases associated with dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system. The most common disease is cervical osteochondrosis, which affects the intervertebral discs. This disease occurs suddenly and develops over a long period. Untimely treatment leads to a significant decrease in the quality of health.
Typical symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis:
- Headache at the back of the head;
- Dizziness;
- Pain in the arms, shoulders, back;
- Crackling in the neck;
- Numbness of the limbs;
- Deterioration of vision;
- The appearance of fatigue, muscle tension at the slightest physical effort;
- dizziness;
- The coordination of movements is disturbed.
Very minor symptoms can progress to irreversible pathology of the spine. Therefore, in 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 lifestyle (sedentary, in the office);
- Poor nutrition (lack of calcium, magnesium);
- Heredity;
- Hypothermia, mechanical damage to the neck;
- lifting weights;
- To be overweight;
- Drinking alcohol.
If you do not take preventive measures and follow treatment, but only take pain relieving drugs, complete destruction of thinned bones can occur. In addition, 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 less well, the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system is disturbed, and the activity of the brain deteriorates. In addition, patients often complain of migraines, decreased visual acuity, hypertension or hypotension. The most dangerous outcome is the occurrence of:
- Intervertebral hernia;
- stroke;
- vestibular stem syndrome;
- Compression of the vertebral artery.
Only prompt treatment will stop the gradual development of the disease.
How to treat 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 the regular performance of a set of procedures, which includes anesthesia by applying ointment, mixture, cream. A significant result of the prevention of cervical osteochondrosis is achieved through self-massage and gymnastic exercises.
To relieve pain, normalize blood circulation and remove inflammation, rub the affected area. Rubbing recipes:
- A mixture of vodka with horseradish, the root of a plant, crushed in a blender, and a liquid substance are mixed in equal proportions. The infusion is rubbed overnight for 14 days.
- Association of olive oil, plantain and sage, the plants in a volume of 2 tablespoons are poured with a fatty substance (50 ml) and petroleum jelly (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 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 need to take tinctures and decoctions. The use of cinquefoil is considered effective. Plant 30 gr. dry, pour hot water (0, 5 liters) and infuse for 3 weeks. The remedy is taken 3 times a day for 1 tbsp. the.
In addition, an equally popular recipe is a decoction of the roots of parsley, which are crushed and poured with boiling water, per 100 grams. the roots need 1 liter of water. The composition is boiled for 1. 5 hours, then take 1 tbsp. the. three times per day. The course lasts 3 weeks.
Cervical osteochondrosis can be treated with self-massage
Regular physical impact on the painful area helps stop the progression of the disease. Massage does not take much time, however, it requires a careful approach, the study of hot spots. Therefore, before proceeding with the process, it is necessary to know the areas that cannot be influenced.
Self-massage procedure:
- Take a seated position;
- Complete relaxation of the body;
- Fingers are applied to the neck and light strokes are performed up and down 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;
- Knead the muscles with movements and pinches;
- At the end, stroking.
The session should last 8-10 minutes.
In combination with massage, therapeutic exercises are considered to be effective. The exercise should be fluid and not tire the body. The focus should be on the cervical spine, head turns, neck stretch, shoulder movement.