A sedentary lifestyle becomes key to the development of many diseases associated with musculoskeletal dysfunction. The most common disease is cervical osteochondrosis, which affects the intervertebral discs. This disease occurs suddenly and develops over a long period of time. Premature treatment leads to a significant deterioration in the quality of health.
Typical symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis:
- Headache in the back of the head;
- Dizziness;
- Pain in arms, shoulders, back;
- Crackling in the neck;
- Numbness of limbs;
- Deterioration in eyesight;
- The appearance of fatigue, muscle tension with the slightest physical exertion;
- Drowsiness;
- The movement coordination is disturbed.
Very minor symptoms can develop into irreversible pathology of the spine. Therefore, with the above signs, it is imperative to look for ways to prevent the development of the disease.
Causes and consequences of cervical osteochondrosis
The appearance of the disease occurs due to the influence of the following factors:
- Sedentary lifestyle (sedentary, office) lifestyle;
- improper diet (lack of calcium, magnesium);
- Inheritance;
- Hypothermia, mechanical damage to the neck;
- Lift weights;
- To be overweight;
- Drink alcohol.
If you do not take preventive measures and do not conduct treatment, but only take pain reliever drugs, the total destruction of thinned bones can occur. The development of the disease also leads to a change in the position of the vertebrae, compression of blood vessels. As a result, the blood begins to circulate poorly, 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, high blood pressure or hypotension. The most dangerous result is the appearance of:
- Intervertebral hernia;
- Spinal stroke;
- Vestibular trunk syndrome;
- Compression of the vertebral artery.
Only timely treatment can stop the progression of the disease.
How to cure cervical osteochondrosis at home
Even after contacting qualified specialists, the patient receives a list of recommendations for self-medication. Positive results can only be achieved by regularly performing a number of procedures, which include anesthesia by applying an ointment, mixture and cream. A significant result of the prevention of cervical osteochondrosis is achieved through self-massage and gymnastics exercises.
To relieve pain, normalize blood circulation, and remove inflammation, rub the affected area. Friction 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.
- A combination of olive oil, plantain and sage, plants in a volume of 2 tablespoons are poured with a fatty substance (50 ml) and petroleum jelly (40 ml). The medicine is rubbed on the neck three times a day.
- The boiled potatoes are crushed and mixed with honey, after the mixture has cooled a little, it must be applied to the diseased area and wrapped with foil and a handkerchief.
To restore and enrich the body with vitamins, you should take tinctures and decoctions. The use of cinquefoil is believed to be effective. Dry the plant 30 g, pour hot water (0. 5 liters) on it and let it steep for 3 weeks. The remedy is taken three times a day for 1 tbsp. l.
An equally popular recipe is a decoction of parsley roots, each 100 grams crushed and poured boiling water over them. Roots need 1 liter of water. The composition is boiled for 1, 5 hours, then take 1 tbsp. l. three times a day. The course lasts 3 weeks.
Cervical osteochondrosis can be treated with self-massage
Regular physical activity on the painful area will help stop the disease from progressing. The massage does not last long, but it requires a careful approach, studying the hot spots. Therefore, before continuing the process, it is necessary to find out the areas that cannot be influenced.
Procedure of self-massage:
- Take a seated position;
- Complete relaxation of the body;
- The fingers are placed on the neck and gently stroked from top to bottom for 2 minutes;
- The exercise is repeated with great effort only with the thumbs;
- The lateral surface of the cervical spine is rubbed in circular movements;
- Kneading the muscles with shifts and pinches;
- When finished, petting.
The session should last 8-10 minutes.
In combination with massage, therapeutic exercises are considered effective. Exercise should be gentle and not tire the body. The focus should be on the cervical spine, head rotations, neck stretches, and shoulder movements.