One of the most common and discomfort-constant of the disease is in the cervical chondrosis, therefore, the treatment at home with this illness – a subject that is very hot. The initial phase of a change of the intervertebral discs – chondrosis – in most cases asymptomatic, the one that has all the danger: by the detection and the lack of the treatment has started can lead to compression of the blood vessels and circulatory disorders of the brain. This is why every person must have at least one surface concept on how to detect and treat cervical chondrosis alone.
Causes and symptoms
Before chondrosis cervical spine met mainly in the elderly. Today, more and more often the disease will be diagnosed in younger people, which for a long time in front of the computer and office static works.
In the presence of cervical chondrosis's man can disturb:
- The pain in the neck area, which gives the shoulders;
- Tinnitus and flies in front of the eyes;
- Stupid headaches and regular dizzy;
- Crunch and "attacks" of the cervical spine;
- The instability of the blood pressure;
- The "Com" in the throat when swallowing;
- A bad dream;
- General weakness and constant fatigue.
Treatment at home
Of course, when acute pain, it is necessary to immediately consult a health-care facility. But experts sick, having learned from all of the symptoms, it doesn't always do this, and with the time to acquire the skills of first aid and practice to the treatment of cervical chondrosis's at home. Even doctors themselves after the examination and formulation of diagnosis, they can suggest, how to treat chondrosis back to the house, if the disease is in an advanced stage. Most of the methods are quite simple and effective.
DrugsThe painful symptoms of cervical chondrosis's sometimes unbearable suffering, and if we talk about a headache, then his presence in general is unacceptable. For a faster relief of symptoms in the pharmacy must be:
- Analgesics (baralgin, inflammatory analgin);
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (indomethacin, ibuprofen);
- Chondroprotector (rumanol, alflutop, chondroxide).
Any one of these pain medications can be purchased in a pharmacy without a prescription, but this does not mean a hundred you don't need expert advice regarding their application.
To relieve inflammation and warnings of violations of cerebral circulation can be used medicines for external use. Well you have proven to be these ointments such as finalgon, voltaren, capsicam.
Folk remediesThere are many methods of treatment based on the basis of traditional medicine. Some of them are very popular, as well as help to eliminate the pain and improve the metabolic processes of the cervical spine for a relatively short time. Unfortunately, completely heal chondrosis folk remedies do not work, only an integrated approach.
Options of wraps and ways to knead:
- Check-pack of burdock or cabbage. We apply a fresh sheet on the spot the location of the pain, once it becomes easier.
- Potatoes grate and mix with same quantity of honey. To relieve the inflammation and the pain, is sufficient to hold the compress for 10-15 minutes a couple of times a day.
- A good remedy to keep warm – the mustard with the honey. The neck area is necessary to spread the honey, put on top of the mustard patch and film. This pack is appropriate to do every day before going to sleep for the whole week.
- Red chilli pepper has anti-inflammatory properties and the effect of heating. The vegetables should be finely chop and combine with 100 grams of aloe, 200 grams of honey and a glass of alcohol. The day after you can already use the tool: to do this, soak them in a solution of pure gauze and attach to the hearth of inflammation. It is recommended that you keep the wrap to a feeling of strong burning.
- Crushed petals of the carnation mix with olive oil and keep for half an hour in a bain-marie. Strain the mixture through cheesecloth and rub before going to sleep, a sore point.
Medicinal tincture:
- 1 teaspoon of pre-dried, and chopped celery to boil 5 minutes in a liter of water. Then the mixture must rest for a day. Drink a teaspoon before meals.
- Chop the root and bark of barberry pour the alcohol in a ratio of 1: 10 and insist for a week. Finished the strain and take 30 drops 20 minutes before a meal.
- 3 tablespoons of shredded seeds of parsley, pour a liter of boiling water and boil for 10 minutes. Strain the broth and drink ½ cup with each meal.
Source of calcium
How to cure the cervical chondrosis know of the old generation, which, with preventive measures, recommend that you take the shell of regular eggs. This product for the 90% consists of calcium carbonate, which once in the body, it is digestible and has a positive effect on the quality of the bone tissue. Recipe for the preparation of folk medicine is quite simple: hard-boiled eggs, take the shell, separated from the inner side of the white film.
Dry husks and grind in a coffee grinder and eat them on the tip of a spoon, to reimburse the lemon juice.Self-massage
Self-massage can be used in any environment, at home as in the workplace during the lunch break. Only a couple of minutes carrying it out, normalize blood circulation, decrease pain, and improve the health, and with the use of regular execution procedures to be able to halt the processes that destroy the cartilage tissue within the vertebral column.
The man takes a sit-in, laying the table, resting their elbows on the table, and alternately мочками fingers, then one, then the other hand with regard to the phases of the neck. Now already warmed up the muscles a more intense effect touches, by using the rib, the palm of the hand and the thumb joint. In the field of pain, it is necessary to go for a run with the tip of your finger, adding a slight itching. Do the massage serves to sensation of heat in the part of the occipital, as a general rule, for the area of the neck is enough for 5-8 minutes. To complete the process, it is necessary to stretch the neck.
In the house is the ideal massage from the area of traditional medicine by using a rolling-pin or a normal glass bottle. Take a "simulator" in the right hand and постукивайте on the right scapula in the area of the spine, and then the same repeat for the left side. Another option of massage if the same – lie down on the rolling-pin and take a look around, massage the area of pain in the back.
Very well, if the first massage session will take place under the guidance of an expert. Nothing heavy in its development, but still there are the their features. For example, kneading the neck, fists, not ease, but, on the contrary, strengthen the pain.
Massager with vibrationTherapeutic massager with vibration for the cervical spine – a device for the "single job" is no worse than the massage itself. Can be purchased in any specialized shop of medical equipment, however, before making a purchase, you need to consult with your medical specialist.
LFKGymnastics for the neck in the house – the perfect way to not only to reduce the pain during the exacerbations, but also avoid it altogether. Just need to do the following complex on a regular basis such as morning or evening training:
- Standing or sitting on a chair (the easy way) and began to make circular movements in the clockwise direction, then against her. Each approach for 2 minutes.
- Occupy the same position, in the first year, without solution of continuity, tilt the head forward, backward. Then tilt your head to the left and right side.
- Try as high as possible and evenly lift the shoulders upwards, leaving the body without traffic. Keep in this position for 30 seconds and return to starting position. Video 15-20 approaches.
- Bend the palm of the hand on the forehead, so that all the tips of the fingers, also large in size, are in touch, click, and slowly we raise them by hand. For the maximum improving blood circulation to repeat the exercise with the temporal part of the head.
- Keeping adjust the position of the head, pull the neck to the maximum is, which withdraws when the chin. After 5 seconds return to starting position, relaxed sitting on a chair. Perform 5-10 repetitions.
Chondrosis neck – the disease, which is not treated in a day. Then вышеперечисленный complex of exercises to perform constantly, gradually increasing the number of series and repetitions. In this way, the muscles of the neck can train to become stronger and more resistant. And the possibility of new attacks of pain with each new employment will decrease. Consequently, any deviation from the graphics – a step back to headaches.
Prevention
Any disease prevention is better than cure. To reduce the likelihood of developing cervical chondrosis's, you need to:
- Eat well. It is necessary to develop a complete and balanced diet. The daily menu should contain a sufficient amount of protein-rich foods (meat, fish, dairy products). Also need to adjust the consumption of portions of fruit and vegetables, after the digestion, such as spinal discs dissolve the salt deposits. Particular attention should be paid to the regime of drinking water: the standard of an adult in pure natural water – 2-2,5 liters per day.
- Lead an active lifestyle. Every day to stay outdoors, to go hiking or cycling, do preventive sports (swimming, pilates, yoga). Absolutely do not lift weights, and if it is not possible to avoid this, distribute the load evenly on both hands, trying not to overload your back.
- Always occupy the correct position of the body. The habit of holding regular posture it is necessary to work with children. Prolonged stay in the same position, you should take breaks to warm-up. During the sleep comfortable and the right location to observe special orthopaedic mattresses and pillows.