Cervical osteochondrosis (Shokh) manifests itself in degenerative changes in the spine. Before treatment, the patient should subject a detailed diagnosis. A good result can only be achieved with complex therapy. If the violations are low, treatment can be carried out at home.
What is the risk of a Shok?
The disease of the cervical vertebrae is aimed at pain, crunch in the joints, the deafness of the hands and an impairment of the coordination. Initially, a decrease in the sensitivity of the upper limbs is observed. 
Against the background of pathological changes, a number of syndromes arise:
- Root;
- Arteria vertebrae;
- Iriture reflex;
- Heart.
If the treatment does not begin over time, there is a violation of large vessels, which leads to problems with the diet of the brain.
Due to the lack of normal brain circulation, a number of irreversible changes occur.
With the syndrome of vertebral artery, the patient has constant headaches. It can pulsating and growing. Sometimes the pain in the eye. Tablets do not help to remove the sharp attack from migraines.
Symptoms of the disease
Osteochondrosis has pronounced symptoms. The following signs are often observed in patients:
- Hand weakness;
- Crunch and joint pain during movements;
- General weakness and fatigue;
- Pain in the neck and neck;
- Acceptance of visual acuity and hearing;
- Doubleity of the language.
One of the most common features is dizziness.It can be accompanied by a ringing in the ears and a disorientation.
Signs of worsening of chondrosis
Intermediate slices gradually become thinner. This leads to an aggravation of the disease. Against the background of such changes, constant acute pain is observed. Their intensity increases with tips and heads. Pain can spread on the arms and shoulders. During the tightening, the tension increases in the neck muscles.
What can you do at home?
The treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine at home can only be carried out after consultation with a doctor. A good effect is given by therapeutic gymnastics, self -massage and the use of special massages. Taking medication should only be a specialist for the purpose.
Therapeutic gymnastics
Therapeutic gymnastics is an important component in the complex treatment of osteochondrosis. During the training, it is forbidden to make sharp idiots because they can provoke dizziness. It is necessary to gradually increase the amplitude.
It is important to observe a quiet pace. When performing exercises, the patient should not feel pain or severe symptoms.
Exercises
Initially, a doctor or trainer should familiarize the patient with a number of exercises. After 3-4 training courses can be carried out at home.
Effective exercises:
- deep tendencies of the head;
- Rotation clockwise and against it;
- circular movements of the hands;
- Rape the head back.
All effective exercises for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis are as simple as possible. They can be carried out at home or even at work. Such a series of exercises is also suitable for preventing the disease.
Self -massage
Self -massage will help alleviate tensions of the muscles and improve the patient's general borehole. The advantages of manual influence:
- Improvement of blood circulation;
- Prevention of salt deposition due to the soft pressure on the neck zone;
- Activation of tissue nutrition with useful substances and oxygen;
- Pain acceptance;
- Improvement of the metabolic processes in the tissue of the cervix zone;
- Acceptance of blood pressure.
Before the patient starts with self -massage, he must examine the basic techniques and exposure points that have to be massaged. All movements should be soft and neat.
Rules for the procedure:
- Massage can only be carried out with fingers;
- The effects should be as sensitive as possible;
- Strong pressure is excluded;
- Movements should be without pressure.
The massage should be carried out with stroking, kneading and rubbing. The muscles of the rear and surface of the neck and the occipital zone are processed. Self -massage -algorithm:
- Starting position - Sitting, one leg can be placed on the knee of the other. The elbow should be in such a position that the hand reaches the neck in the hand.
- The finger of the opposite hand must reach the back of the head.
- You should start with a light stroking, rubbing and then knead your muscles.
- The process ends with stroking.
The duration of a session is 8-10 minutes. Such a procedure should not cause pain.
Pharmaceutical therapy
The doctor is prescribed by the doctor. Self -medication can be dangerous. The effect of drug use:
- Pain loss;
- Restoration of normal blood circulation;
- Regeneration of cartilage and bone tissue;
- Improvement of metabolic processes.
Before using the drug, it is necessary to ensure that there is no allergic reaction. The following groups of medication are prescribed for treatment:
- Non -steroidal anti -inflammatory medication. They alleviate the inflammatory process and stop pain syndrome. Such drugs can be present in tablets as well as in the form of ointments and gels.
- Novocaine blockade. Eliminate pain.
- Musorelaxants. Help relieve muscle cramp.
- Steroid medication. Introduced in the form of an epidural and intramuscular injection.
In order to improve the metabolic processes and strengthen the immune system, the reception of vitamins B12, B6 and B1 is prescribed. Medications are prescribed for treatment of 1-2 grade cervix.
Massager
Massagers help relieve muscle cramp and activate the blood circulation.There may be different roles, carpets and other devices, e. g. B. mechanical and electrical massage. The use of a Tibetan applicator is often prescribed.
Tibetan applicator
The duration of the use of the Tibetan applicator and the number of procedures is determined individually depending on the condition of the patient. In the event of pain in the chest and cervix area, it is recommended to use 10-15 minutes 2-3 times a day.
In times of tightening, the exposure period must be reduced to 5-6 minutes, but at the same time the device should be used 4-6 times a day. If there is severe acute pain, you should consult a doctor to use the applicator to be used.
The applicator is available in different forms:
- Belt;
- Carpet;
- Insoles;
- Role.
A roller is used to treat the Shok. This is a healing pillow on which plastic tips are 2-5 mm long. The therapeutic effect of such an applicator is explained by the effect on the biologically active points of the reflex zones. The spikes of the roller stimulate the nerve endings. Due to this effect, metabolic processes are accelerated, and this activates the restoration of bones and cartilage.
Folk remedies and recipes
There are a large number of folk remedies for the treatment and prevention of osteochondrosis. You will not help to completely remove the disease, but improve the patient's condition. You must consult a doctor before using it.
Ointment from ginger
Ginger ointment warms up well and has an anesthetic effect. It requires 55 g no cleaned and grated gear. 3 garlic teeth and 30 g butter are added to it.
The mass should have a homogeneous consistency. In order not to smell the garlic so intensely, you should add a small amount of essential oil.
Egg-horsing mixture
The egg mixture is used for compresses. At first you have to mix:
- Squirrels of chickens - 3 STCs;
- Mustard powder - 50 g;
- Diluted alcohol - 50 ml;
- Campphore alcohol - 50 ml.
The product must be used 2 times a day in the affected areas until they are completely dry. The therapeutic course lasts 12 days to several months.
The decoction of the sunflower
The sunflower will help to get rid of stagnating salt in the joints. The root part of the plant is used to prepare a folk remedy. It has to be washed, dried and chopped. 2, 7 liters of water are used for 150 g. The drug must be cooked for half an hour.
Such a decoction will be sufficient for 2-3 days. It should be consumed 30 minutes before eating. The optimal therapeutic course is 30 days.
Needle -paying
Prepare such a tool It requires 1 cup of chopped spruce needles or 2 glasses of pine needles.250 ml of boiling water is taken for such a quantity of plant base. The product should be cooked for 20 minutes. After cooling it must be a burden.
In order to give taste, lemon juice or honey can be added to the drink. The drug must be drunk in 3 doses during the day.
Honey compress
To prepare a honey compress, you need honey, vodka and aloe juice. All components are taken in a share of 2: 3: 1. You have to mix and exist for 12 hours.
In the resulting solution, it is necessary to wet the napkin and attach it to the lesion. The compress can be removed if the napkin is completely dry. For greater effectiveness, such a solution for compresses must alternate with other compounds.
Herbal
Herbal teas can be used for treatment and to prevent the development of degenerative changes in the spine. The most effective collection is the tea monastery.
Main components:
- yarrow - Removes toxins, eliminates the inflammatory process;
- St. John's spice - restored joints and cartilaginous fabric;
- sage - Improvement of the metabolism and prevents dystrophic changes in the spine;
- Pine buds - Remove inflammation process and pain.
To prepare such a tea, take 1 tsp. Herbal collection and pour it with a glass of boiling water. The product should be infused within 10 minutes. It is recommended to take it 2-3 times a day. The therapeutic course is up to 4 weeks.
prevention
Preventing the development of cervical osteochondrosis should be complex. It is important to normalize the metabolism, the withdrawal of cholesterol levels and excess salts. For this it is recommended to absorb decocements, infusions and bathrooms with medical herbs. Particular attention should be paid to physical activity. Sports teaching exercises can be carried out for preventive purposes.
At what stage can I heal the disease quickly?
You can only heal the disease completely in the first stage. In this case, degenerative changes are insignificant and easily accessible for correction. In advanced cases, it is quite difficult to completely eliminate the disease because a significant destruction of cartilage tissue is observed. With the right treatment, you can significantly improve the patient's condition, but do not completely heal it.
Nutrition
The right nutrition plays one of the key rolls when preventing osteochondrosis.The following products should be present in the diet:
- Chicken;
- Grain;
- Nuts;
- Black bread;
- Dairy products;
- Green;
- Vegetables;
- Brawn.
In the case of diseases of the spine, there are no strict prohibitions for certain products. Often, cervical osteochondrosis often occurs against the background of obesity. It should be excluded from the diet or the following products minimize:
- White bread;
- Fast food;
- fatty food;
- Spices and spices;
- Soda.
It is important to follow drinking mode. A sufficient amount of liquid should get into the body. It is recommended to give up alcohol because it disadvantageously affects the nervous system and metabolism. The ban is prohibited because it contains a large amount of sugar.
It is recommended to drink 2-3 liters a day. The exact amount of water is calculated individually depending on the body weight. It is best to drink clean and not carbonated water.
Recommendations of specialists
- Doctors constantly recommend monitoring the attitude.
- It is not recommended to sit motionless for more than 20 minutes. You should get up and knead as often as possible. The minimum duration of such charges is 10 seconds.
- A gymnastics complex should be carried out every morning. It will help strengthen the whole body. For prevention, you should take part in various wellness sports training. It is important that the classes are regular.
- If necessary, the doctor can prescribe a special corset. Such a device will help reduce the charge of the back muscles, to eliminate pain and to improve the posture. The corset accelerates the restoration process and avoids complications. The choice of the product should stay with the doctor. The first time it does not have to be worn more than 15 minutes, and then the duration of wearing gradually increases to 6 hours a day.
Home therapy of cervical osteochondrosis can be effective if it is prescribed and controlled by a doctor. The treatment should be comprehensive: physical exercises, taking medication and the use of massages. Methods of folk therapy are not able to completely eliminate the disease, but only the intensity of the symptoms.