Treatment of degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine in home conditions ointments, exercise, exercises, traditional remedies, procedures

A sedentary lifestyle, or, conversely, heavy exercise leads to the fact that the osteochondrosis of the cervical spine revealed in patients with younger age - 25-30 years, and sometimes earlier. his home treatment is recommended after the survey and seek advice of experts (the therapist, neurologist, surgeon).

What is cervical osteochondrosis

The disease manifests itself in the form of degenerative and dystrophic changes in the cervical intervertebral discs. The neck has a weak muscular corset, the vertebrae are very close to each other. For this reason, even a slight load can cause displacement of the vertebrae, clamping blood vessels and nerve endings.

The main symptoms, causes and stages of development

The initial form of the disease is characterized by a feeling of heaviness, muscle strain and discomfort. In the 2nd stage of the disease there is a pain, which can extend from neck to back.

Pain syndrome may be associated with signs of disease such as:

• Constant drowsiness, fatigue.
• Dizziness and fainting.
• Headache.
• Crunch by turning the head or body.
• Loss of memory and mental performance.
• Impaired hearing or vision.
• Numbness and a feeling of weakness in the hands.
• Loss of flexibility in the neck.

Development of the disease contribute to the following factors:

• Injuries and curvature of the spine.
• Flatfoot.
• An inactive or sedentary lifestyle.
• Hereditary predisposition.
• Impaired metabolism.
• Frequent fatigue.
• Not a good place to sleep.
• Severe hypothermia.
• Excess weight.
• Heavy exercise.
• Infectious diseases.
• Frequent stress.
• Improper diet.
• Walking in uncomfortable shoes.

Osteochondrosis in any part of the spine develops gradually.

There are the following stages of the disease process:

1. The appearance of cracks in the intervertebral discs due to the reduction of the distance between the vertebrae.
2. The displacement of the vertebrae, which occurs due to the sagging muscles and ligaments.
3. The development of osteoarthritis in the intervertebral joints.
4. Overgrowth of bone, the acute excessive mobility of the vertebrae. Violation of full motor function of the spinal column, utrachivanie them a part of their former functions.

Drug treatment at home

Treatment of degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine in the medical drugs home primarily aimed at getting rid of the pain and inflammation. Further, the therapy to restore and maintain the health of the intervertebral disc.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

The action of NSAIDs is aimed at reducing pain and reduce inflammation. Drugs interfere with the action of the enzyme cyclooxygenase which is involved in the development of internal inflammation.

When cervical osteochondrosis among the most efficient of NSAIDs are:

• Diclofenac. Adults and children 15 years of age should take 25-50 mg tablet 2-3 times a day. Also, the drug is given by injection: up to 3 injections per day for 2-7 days.
• Voltaren. For patients older than 12 years, the daily dosage is 100-150 mg tablets.
• Celecoxib. The recommended daily adult dose - 200 mg in 1-2 doses.

Medical plasters

Plasters containing medicinal ingredients and trace elements are a good alternative to tablets and injections. They do not have a detrimental effect on the internal organs, thus eliminating the edema, establishing blood circulation and restore cartilage.

Medical plasters from degenerative disc disease can be divided into the following types:

• Pepper. Have a slight irritant to increase circulation, relax the muscles and the nerve roots, the flow of oxygen and nutrients. Recommended for use within 2-5 days.
• Painkillers and anti-inflammatory (Versatis, Voltaren). Apply at strong and sharp pain sensation, relieve cramps and pain, restore damaged tissue. The patch may be on the skin for 12 hours, then you need to make a 12-hour break.
• Chinese with natural extracts of plants and insect venom. Such structure eliminates the spasm, inflammation and edema, restores the blood supply and tissue nutrition. As a consequence, disappear headaches, dizziness, chronic fatigue. The plaster is applied for 3-4 days, then take a 24-hour break, then the procedure is repeated. The treatment may continue for up to 3 weeks.

Ointments and gels

In the home treatment of early stages of degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine have proven themselves ointments and gels, which are divided into:

• anti-inflammatory (Voltaren, Nurofen). This group of drugs reduces inflammation and edema and improves vascular permeability, restores mobility in the joints. Patients older than 14 years is recommended to apply the gel to the affected area up to 4 times a day, gently rubbing it.
• Warming and pain (Finalgon, Kapsikam). Improve circulation, stimulate the metabolic processes in tissues, contribute to the removal of muscle tension. The ointment is applied with light rubbing movements 2-3 times a day. Contraindication is under the age of 12 years.
• complex action (Dolobene, Fitobene). Means have antimicrobial, antithrombotic and regenerating effect. They can be applied to the age of five, causing the skin 2-4 times a day. Duration of drugs depends on the severity of the disease.

Muscle relaxants

The action of muscle relaxants is aimed at the removal of tone and muscle spasm, pain reduction. Duration of the course depends on the degree of pain and progression of disease.

This category of drugs includes:

• Tizanidine. Adults appoint 2-4 mg of the drug 3 times a day. The dosage should be gradually increased up to 10-20 mg per day.
• Baclofen. Both adults and children start receiving under the supervision of a physician with 15 mg per day, bringing the dose for 7-10 days to 30-70 mg per day.
• Mydocalm. The average dose for adults - triple daily intake of 50 mg.

corticosteroids

These hormones, which include Methylprednisolone, Prednisone, Dexamethasone, 100% eliminate the inflammation.

They effectively NSAIDs, but they have serious side effects such as:

• The increase in body weight.
• Rise in blood sugar.
• Increased blood pressure.
• Deterioration of bone tissue nutrition.

Steroid hormones are usually prescribed for a limited period - 1 or 2 weeks. The largest amount (dose counting doctor) is received in the 1 st day of treatment and then gradually decreasing the dosage.

blockade

Blockades are subject to severe pain when other treatments do not give the desired result. Removal is achieved by administering pain in the affected area of ​​anesthetic (lidocaine or novocaine) via a long needle prick. The pain usually goes away very quickly.

The blockade also reduces inflammation and muscle spasm, normalizes the local blood circulation.

Thus the drug acts directly on the affected area without adversely affecting other organs and systems. To eliminate the pain and spasm usually enough one procedure, but sometimes in more complex cases, you must make a few blockades with an interval of 4-5 days.

Vitamins B6, B12, A, C

Vitamin therapy aimed at eliminating the internal causes of disease.

In particular:

• vitamin B6 It improves blood circulation and the central nervous system, strengthens muscles, strengthens the immune system.
• cyanocobalamin normalizes metabolism, eliminates inflammatory processes in the body, strengthens the nervous system.
• Vitamin A involved in ensuring the protection of cartilage, as well as in the process of hematopoiesis.
• Vitamin C It exerts improving effect on the entire body: it improves the regeneration of bone and cartilage tissue, reduces inflammation, toxins. With his participation, governed by processes of carbohydrate, protein and mineral metabolism.

Antidepressants and sedatives

Prolonged pain can trigger stress and depression.

As sedatives prescribed:

• Valerian. The drug reduces the excitation processes of the nervous system, eliminates the excessive irritability, improves sleep. Tablets should be taken 3 times a day for 1-2 pieces. Valerian tincture is prescribed for adults 20-30 drops half an hour before a meal.
• St. John's wort. St. John's wort extract has a tonic effect, and is effective for patients with depressed mood, weakness, drowsiness. Broth can take up to 6 times a day for 1-2 tbsp. l.
• The combined herbal preparation "Persen". With increased nervous irritability and irritability in adults and adolescents over 12 years old should take 2-3 tablets up to 3 times a day.

Antidepressants such as Cymbalta, fluoxetine, given to patients with more severe depressive disorders character. Cymbalta drug is recommended to take one time a day 60 mg regardless of the meal. Fluoxetine initial dose for an adult is 20 mg per day. If necessary, bring the volume up to 70-80 mg of the drug per day by dividing the dose to 3 divided doses.

diuretics

This group medication is a diuretic, and outputs the excess fluid from the body. Such drugs are effective in the case if the patient has an increased intracranial pressure due to cerebral circulatory disorders. Diuretics is also appropriate in tissue swelling and fluid accumulation in body cavities.

The best-known drugs include:

• furosemide (Daily dose for adult ranges from 20 to 80 mg).
• gipotiazid (Patients over 18 years of age should take 25-50 mg per day in 1 reception).
• veroshpiron (Daily dosage for adults is 50-100 mg once).

chondroprotectors

Hondroprotektorami called drugs containing substances chondroitin and glucosamine. Their action is to stop the degenerative processes in cartilaginous tissue, maintaining its elasticity.

Chondroprotectors release forms:

• Tablets and capsules (Teraflex, Don). Teraflex appoint patients older than 15 years: 1 capsule three times a day. After 3 weeks, should go to a daily intake of 2 capsules. Duration of treatment - from 3 to 6 months. Don tablets are 750 mg twice a day. Minimum course of treatment is 4-6 weeks. After a two-month break, the treatment can be repeated.
• injections (Noltrex, Elbona). Dosage is calculated individually for each specific case of disease (usually no more than 2.5 ml). The procedure of administration of the drug should be performed by a qualified technician in order to avoid complications.
• ointments (Chondroxide, Chondroitin). Ointment or gel Chondroxide recommended to apply on the skin surface up to 3 times a day. Means you need to rub until completely absorbed. The period of treatment is 2-3 weeks ointment, gel - 2-3 months. Chondroitin has a similar application of circuitry.

Treatment folk remedies: Recipes and application schema

Treatment of degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine in the home held various folk methods known for a long time and proven more than one generation.

compresses

Very effective at an osteochondrosis is to use a cold compress. For this operation, you can use a piece of ice. Chill reduce inflammation due to vasoconstriction, reduce pain, relieve tissue edema. A cold compress can be used up to 3 times a day.

Good therapeutic result (relaxation, decrease pain, improve nutrition of tissue) yields wrap, made according to the following scheme:

1. Prepare the products: 1 potato, 50 g of honey, oil of fir.
2. Finely grate the potatoes, add honey and mix.
3. To distribute the mixture to the neck and shoulders.
4. From top to impose paper compression.
5. Secure with a bandage.
6. After 2 hours, remove the bandage.
7. Wipe the neck and shoulders of a cloth soaked in warm water.
8. Lubricate the skin with oil fir.

The procedure can be repeated within 10 days.

Very easy to prepare cabbage and potato packs. Cabbage leaves should boil and attach to the neck, while they retain heat. Cooked and slightly cooled down to put mashed potatoes in a plastic bag, and then attach to the sore spot. The neck is necessary to warm woolen scarf. These packs can be left for the night.

applications

For a full treatment of cervical degenerative disc disease must be made at least 7-10 applications.

Such procedures have the following effects:

• Locally exposed to biologically active points.
• Establishing the energy balance in the body.
• Restore the function of nerve and muscle cells of the spine.
• Normalize blood circulation.
• Eliminate spasms and pain.
• Reduce inflammation.

Applications may be prepared from various components, in particular:

• Of birch leaves. Young leaves is heated, applied to the affected area, wrapped warm scarf or shawl for 1-2 hours.
• From the purified clay. The clay was adjusted to a consistency of thick cream with water or decoctions of herbs (knotweed, plantain, chamomile). Clay cake 2-3 cm thick is applied to the neck area, its top with a gauze or bandage secured, covered with a woolen scarf. Remove the appliqué is recommended after 3 h.
• Of honey and aloe. To mix 50 ml of aloe juice, 100 g of honey, and 150 ml of vodka. The mixture was applied to a piece of soft linen fabric and applied to the neck for 1.5-2 hours. Top place applications need to wrap a scarf to keep warm.

rubbing

Rubbing therapeutic agents are recommended for the night.

Such procedures contribute to:

• Increased blood flow to the affected area.
• Warming and relaxation of tissues.
• Eliminate inflammation and salt deposits.

The following medicinal agents of plant extracts used for rastirok:

• Ether-oily cream with citrus, cedar, pine, eucalyptus, chamomile.
• Alcohol tincture of pine needles, raspberry, chamomile, dandelion, calendula.
• Fir oil.
• Plantain juice, aloe, nettle, thyme, burdock.

ointments

Ointment homemade should be stored at a temperature of from 0 to +4 ° C not longer than 1 week. Means you need to rub it in the neck in the event of pain, reduction of mobility. Such a preparation can be prepared according to the following recipes.

Ointment with butter and egg:

1. Mix 1 tbsp. l. corn flour and 1 tablespoon 3% vinegar.
2. Add 1 egg.
3. Pour 0.5 cups of vegetable oil (olive, flaxseed, corn), mix well.
4. Pour the mixture into a glass jar and put on 2 days in a refrigerator.
5. Shake before use.

Ginger cream:

1. Finely grate purified ginger root length of 5-7 cm.
2. Ginger rub with 2 crushed garlic cloves.
3. Add 1 tbsp. l. wheat germ oil and 100 g of petroleum jelly.
4. All thoroughly.

Broth

Decoctions of medicinal herbs strengthen the immune system, reduce pain and swelling, reduced mobility of the vertebrae. Prepared medicinal beverages stored in the refrigerator no longer than 3 days.

Preparing decoctions scheme:

• 120 g of sunflower roots in 2 liters of water;
• 250 g pine needles in 1 liter of water;
• 250g of dandelion roots on 1.5 L of water.

All recipes are prepared according to the same pattern: cook for 30 minutes, insist hour and filter.. During 2 weeks drinking 150 ml of product on a daily basis.

Infusions and tinctures

Below are the most effective recipes for infusions and tinctures:

The main component	Structure	preparation	application
bay	3 bay leaves, 300 ml of boiling water	Infuse in a thermos for 3-4 hours	1 cup infusion drink preparation per day in 1 or 2 doses
Pine	1 cup pine buds, 1 cup sugar	Washed and crushed kidneys fill with sugar, leave for 2 weeks	Daily dissolve 0.5 hours. l. facilities
Chickweed (Stellaria media)	2 tbsp. l. plants 500 ml of boiling water	The dry vegetable mixture add water and leave for 2 chasa	Take 100 ml, 2 times a day before meals
Propolis	20 g of crushed propolis, 80 g of the alcohol	Propolis pour alcohol, to insist for a week in a tightly sealed glass container	Filtered infusion take 20 drops of milk or water for half an hour before meals 3 times a day

The main component	length of treatment	Act
bay	4 days	Eliminate inflammation, pain and swelling, strengthen immunity, improve kidney function
Pine	No restrictions
Chickweed (Stellaria media)	2 weeks
Propolis	2 months

therapeutic baths

Treatment of degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine in the home is divided into a number of effective techniques, one of which is to take baths with a decoction of medicinal herbs. The advantage of bathing in front of medical drugs is that they act simultaneously on different parts of the body, and internal systems.

Herbal baths help with osteochondrosis as follows:

• Relieve fatigue.
• Reduce pain.
• Reduce swelling of tissues.
• Promote muscle relaxation, eliminate the spasm.
• Speed ​​up the metabolism in the cartilage and joints.
• Help with insomnia.

Result from medicinal baths will be maximized when exchange application. One course includes 10-15 baths at intervals of 2-3 days. The water temperature should be between 33-36 ° C. Duration of treatment - 15-20 minutes. After the bath, it is desirable to rub the body with a towel, dressed in a warm and comfortable home clothes and lie down under a blanket for half an hour.

Bath bird knotweed

To prepare the bath should be:

1. Pour 300 g of dried herbs 5 liters of boiling water.
2. Infuse in a warm place, covered, for 2 hours.
3. Ready strain broth and poured into water.

Bath with camomile

Camomile bath preparing similarly to the previous prescription (300 g plant on 5 liters of boiling water). Brew broth should be in an enamel or glass container. It is recommended to avoid contact with aluminum or plastic. Take a bath with camomile best before bedtime, as it has a calming effect.

Baths with Jerusalem artichoke

Bath using Jerusalem artichoke can prepare 2 basic ways:

• 400 g of the stem in dry particulate form or 1.5 kg fresh plant pour 5 liters of water, brought to a boil and simmer over a low heat for 30-40 minutes. After the broth is cooled down to room temperature, add it to the water bath (available in unstrained form).
• Broth from 150 g of dry powdered tubers and 3 L of water to prepare a slow fire for 45-50 minutes. The cooled liquid drain and pour into the tub.

Bath with horse chestnut

In this case, you will need a 1.5 kg fruit. Nuts must be crushed, add 5 liters of water and boil the mixture for half an hour. Ready broth should be cool, drain and add to the water.

Bath with birch leaves

Young leaves of birch possess curative action broadest spectrum.

They provide the following effect:

• An anti-inflammatory.
• Anesthetic.
• Antimicrobial.
• Diuretic.
• Antispasmodic.
• Wound healing.
• Sedation.

To prepare a bath is necessary to:

1. Put in a large pot of 1 kg of leaves.
2. Pour the leaves 10 L of cold water.
3. Boil agent for 2 minutes.
4. Infuse it for an hour.
5. Pour the broth into the bath.

It is recommended to take a bath before going to bed.

Bath with needles

To prepare the bath will need a 0.5 kg or 0.8 kg dry fresh needles. The plant should be steamed 1 liter of boiling water and let stand for 30 minutes. Then, the infusion is necessary to drain and add to a bath filled.

Instead of needles can be used natural conifer extract (100 ml, 70 g of a liquid or a dry agent in the bath). Additional therapeutic effect will add to the water of sea salt 1-1.5 kg.

Bath with nettle

Decoction bath is prepared as follows:

1. 100 g of dried roots or 250 g of dried leaves of nettle pour 1 liter of cold water.
2. The solution boil for half an hour.
3. Cool broth for 30-40 min.
4. Strain it and add to the prepared water.

foil treatment

Treatment of degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine in the home with the help of the foil gives excellent results without the use of medication. Applied to the affected area the foil reflects the action currents of the body, and he begins to start the healing process.

Eventually:

• Enhanced blood and lymph circulation.
• Accelerated metabolism in tissues.
• It relieves pain, spasm and inflammation.

Foil with osteochondrosis be applied as follows:

1. Prepare a few strips of foil (4-5 pcs.) 1 cm wide.
2. These matte side stick a band-aid.
3. Paste strip on the diseased portion vertically along the spine to a distance of 1.5 cm apart.

The foil is applied to the body of the shiny side of 2-3 hours. The procedure to be performed daily until the pain disappears. Usually the course is 5-7 days.

honey massage

For massage using natural flower honey. The course lasts for 8-10 20-minute sessions.

Stages of the procedure:

1. Pat on the back with his hands.
2. Applying honey on the neck and shoulders of the sliding movements of the hands.
3. Strong pressing palms to the skin, followed by a sharp tearing.
4. Wrap the shoulder and cervical spine.
5. Rest for 20-30 minutes.
6. Flushing honey residues and application of moisturizing oils.

Honey massage helps to:

• Clean the pores.
• Improve metabolism.
• Relax muscle tissue.
• Get rid of the pain and inflammation.

Massage with a towel

Self-massage towel, relieves muscle spasm and improves blood flow to the cervical spine, as follows:

1. Sitting on a chair with a straight back, take a towel at both ends arms, throw his neck and slowly rub the neck region of a top-down for 2-3 minutes.
2. Rub neck diagonally 1-2 min., Swapping the "top" and "bottom" towels.
3. Pull the towel behind the neck parallel to the level of the shoulders, release the tension, then suddenly dissolve hand in hand. There will be a cotton towel on the back of the neck. Repeat the action 10-15 times.

Massage pillow

Massage cushion effect provided by the rotating rollers.

This massage eliminates:

• Fatigue.
• Overwork.
• Headache.
• Spasms.
• Nervous tension.

Strengthening the muscles occurs, corrects posture, salt derived from an organism.

Manual therapy at home

Manual therapy in osteochondrosis is aimed primarily at the removal of spasms and improvement of local blood circulation. Independently carry out such treatment is possible through exercises designed to relax and stretch the muscles in their spasmodic condition.

The method is based on careful stretching muscles after a small muscle resistance directed in the opposite direction. As a result, regular exercise mobility clamped segments of the spine is completely restored.

The complex of exercises exercise therapy for Bubnovsky

Gymnastics well established at any stage of pathology.

The complex includes 7 basic exercises:

1. Tilt your head to one side and wait 30 seconds. Return to the starting position, repeat the same thing for the other side.
2. Touch his chin chest, neck then pull up and forward.
3. Throw your head back a little. Perform its left and right turns.
4. Right hand put on the left shoulder, lift the elbow, gently turn the head to the right. Linger in a position to do the same for the left hand.
5. Raise up your hands, clasping them over her head. Turn your head as well as in the 3 rd exercise.
6. Pull your chin up being removed hands behind his back.
7. Stand up straight, put your hands down. Pull the neck forward, leisurely roll out head to the side, trying to reach his chin down to his shoulders.

You must carry out a complex of 10-15 times daily.

Applicator Kuznetsova and Lyapko

Applicator - a pad or roller is equipped with spikes or needles of different shapes.

Device provides a point effect on the skin, resulting in:

• Improve local blood circulation.
• Accelerated metabolism.
• Restores bone and cartilage.
• It stops the inflammatory process.
• Decreases pain.
• Swelling disappears.

The invention has Kuznetsova fabric base and plastic spikes. This applicator is pretty tough acts on the skin surface, but due to it has a high therapeutic effect.

Lyapko used rubber base and metal needles, which are arranged at a close distance. Application of this invention causes less discomfort. In addition to mechanical impact improving effect achieved by a needle galvanic currents that stimulate nerve endings.

Cervical collar Schanz

Soft and elastic retainer anatomical form is used to:

• Reduce tension of the neck muscles.
• Unload the upper spine.
• Provide heat.
• Help fix the result of massage and manual therapy.

Schantz collar should be worn when upright posture (standing or sitting). Do not leave it on a night's sleep. Accustomed to wearing collar recommended gradually, starting with 20 min. Over time, wearing period is expected to reach 4 hours a day.

Yoga

Through yoga mobility of the affected areas of the spine increases significantly. Strengthen muscles better supplied with blood, improves the nutrition of tissues.

Very useful will be the implementation of these asanas, such as:

• Ardha Matsiendrasana (twisting back posture).
• Parivritta Trikonasana (triangle pose).
• Bhudzhagasana (force deflection lying on her stomach).
• Simhasana (Lion pose).

Food

The preferred products are rich in useful proteins and vitamins A, B, C, D.

It:

• Lean meat, poultry, fish.
• Nuts.
• Vegetables, fruits, herbs.
• Dairy products with low fat content.
• Eggs (chicken and quail - no more than 2 pcs. in a day).
• Legumes.

Animal fats should be replaced unrefined vegetable oils.

There are many ways the treatment of degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine - from the use of medicines and traditional medicine to the gym and massage. The most effective is the simultaneous use of several techniques. Carrying home the procedures to be agreed with the doctor, so as not to aggravate the disease.

Author: Olga Lavrova

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