Due to the low mechanical strength of seven miniature vertebrae and the weakness of the muscular corset of the neck, the lack of treatment for osteochondrosis in this section leads to serious consequences. The nerve roots, squeezed by the resulting protrusion or hernia, become inflamed and swollen, filling the spinal canal. Pain occurs - in the neck; Temples or occiput, crown; Arm and shoulder.
The body goes into a kind of provocation - the formation of hard "bridges" of bone tissue begins to support the vertebrae.
Their sharp edges irritate thin nerve fibers - pain occurs again, the neck "crunches" when moving the head. It is also possible to squeeze the vertebral artery that passes through the holes in the cervical vertebrae, making it difficult for the brain to supply blood. Hospitalization is inevitable.
How to treat cervical osteochondrosis, the first symptoms of which appear already at the age of 20, and can the treatment be carried out by yourself at home?
How to treat cervical chondrosis at home and at work
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis at home is possible only with the extinction of the exacerbation.
With the use of folk techniques and "home" procedures - massage, gymnastics - the flow of blood in the diseased segment is accelerated, and by resorting to them in the acute period, it is possible to aggravate the course of the disease, increase swelling and inflammation.
Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine indicates fatigue and a slight tension in the neck, so they are treated at home with the correction of the "life plan":
- Take a 5-minute break from work every hour. After working on papers or at the computer for more than 3 hours in a row, rest for an hour - do the following exercises for the neck, "stretch" the spine, straighten and "bend" in different directions, walk around the office;
- The distance from the floor to the table lid is at least 70 cm, the chair can be rotated, with back and armrests;
- If you are sitting in a chair and your feet cannot reach the floor, use a stand for this.
And one more thing: Many have noticed that the next "Heimat" scandal ends with a headache.
Nervous overexertion "squeezes" the muscles, and the intervertebral disc is content with small crumbs of nutrients that the cramped muscles provide.
How to cure cervical osteochondrosis at home
The diagnosis of cervical osteochondrosis is known; What are the specifics of further treatment at home?
Further efforts to prevent disc degeneration are aimed at increasing physical activity and improving the blood supply to the spine and its cervical spine. To do this, massage and gymnastics are used.
massage
Massage performed at home for cervical osteochondrosis stimulates the alternate inflow and outflow of blood to the cervical vertebrae, strengthens muscles, eliminates excess lactic acid in them and relieves muscle spasms. The duration of the massage is 15 minutes for the first sessions and about half an hour for the following.
The massage begins by moving from the shoulder blades to the back of the head and stroking the neck. The therapist works with one or both palms of the hands and gradually increases the pressure on the skin. Similarly, he "squeezes" the muscles with the edge of the palm and then rubs the cervical vertebrae vigorously with the fingertips, kneads the neck muscles and moves them to the rest of the fingers with the thumb pads. At the end of the session, the neck is stroked with the palms of the hands.
The duration of each type of movement is 2-5 minutes.
It is important to master the techniques of self-massage, - their order in case of cervical osteochondrosis is as follows:
- Press the palms of your hands on the sides of the neck, performing alternating circular and longitudinal movements, moving from the back of the head to the location of the scapula joint.
- Similar to the previous one, move and rub the skin of the neck;
- After rubbing the skin well, knead the muscles. Moving up and down, bend four fingers and use your pads to knead the neck muscles near the spine in deep, circular motions. To avoid squeezing the arteries, do not apply great force to the anterior and lateral muscles of the neck;
- After stretching the muscles, continue self-massage with clapping movements;
- Complete it with light stroking movements.
Often, cervical osteochondrosis occurs due to insufficient peripheral blood flow and lymphatic congestion, so self-massage with the help of suction cups is desirable.
Vacuum therapy stimulates blood flow and lymphatic drainage by expanding local blood networks, increasing muscle contraction function and normalizing blood pressure, therefore quickly relieving cervical osteochondrosis, increasing the effectiveness of home treatment.
gymnastics
After the pain has subsided, special gymnastics for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis is prescribed at home. Exercises for cervical osteochondrosis are selected individually; If sore muscles return, it is a good idea to seek help from a doctor or exercise therapy trainer at home.
The following exercises are safe for home treatment for cervical osteochondrosis:
- Sitting in a chair, your back and neck are straight:
- Reach the extreme position and gently turn your head left and right.
- Gently lower your head and try to touch your chest with your chin;
- without bending your neck and pulling your chin, move your head back;
- Take a closer look at the funny movements of the little puppy's head: he is holding it by a straight neck and "writing" small circles with his nose. Practice with him.
Intended for home treatment of cervical osteochondrosis, these exercises "mobilize" the cervical vertebrae, stretch the muscles of the posterior cervical group, and restore the flexibility of the neck.
Each exercise is performed up to 12 times.
- Sitting at the table, the back is straight:
- Lean on the table with the elbow of your left hand, with your palm on your temple. Tilt your head to the left and use your hand to resist the rejection. Relax. Do it 8-10 times. Perform movements to the right in the same way;
- Place your palm on your forehead and press your head on it for about 10 seconds; the hand "resists" the pressure. Perform up to 10 times. Do the same exercise with the other palm;
- Lower your arms along your body, pull your shoulders up, and stay in the position for 10-12 seconds. Relax and take 10-12 breaths.
Such gymnastics is necessary in cervical osteochondrosis to strengthen and relax the lateral and anterior neck muscles at home.
- If you have a headache when sitting or lying on the floor:
- Using your fingertips, intensively knead the neck muscles in the back of the head, 3-4 minutes;
- With the palms of the hands, rub the area of the shoulder blades and the area in between - 5-6 minutes;
- Massage the temple area with light circular movements.
Movement in cervical osteochondrosis tightens the paravertebral muscles, increases their plasticity and maintains the health of the entire "pillar of life" at home.
Folk remedies for cervical osteochondrosis
Grandma's secret
Do you remember how your grandmother used folk remedies to treat osteochondrosis of the cervical spine? With a rolling pin! Do not be alarmed, the method is not traumatic at all: just put "sports equipment" under your back and drive from top to bottom (without hernias and protrusions! ), And then lightly the shoulders, shoulder blades and hitting the area along the spine with oneRolling pin.
Cervical osteochondrosis quickly receded, since such a treatment at home and actually - a kind of gymnastics - instantly relaxes tense muscles and contributes to an intense blood supply to the cervical and other parts of the spine.
Herbal medicine
Disease of the cervical spine, the disease "captivates" your mobility. Treatment of the following folk remedies will help calm the aggravated osteochondrosis:
- Cervical osteochondrosis responds well to celery treatment. As evidenced by reviews, an alternative treatment for cervical osteochondrosis is effective because of the analgesic and decongestant effects of its root. Pour 3 grams of chopped root with a liter of boiling water and insist for 8 hours. Before each of the 3 meals, take a tablespoon of the finished, filtered product;
- Cut off the mother and stepmother's stems and flowers and insist on ammonia in a dark room for 30 days. Lubricate the sore area of the neck with a strained agent.
Home physiotherapy
An alternative treatment for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is hardly conceivable without any warming of the diseased segment. How to cure cervical osteochondrosis at home
Treating osteochondrosis of the cervical spine with commonly available folk remedies such as mud and paraffin is very effective.
Mud applications "saturate" the cervical vertebrae with all the necessary minerals, paraffin helps to prolong the warming effect:
- If the cervical osteochondrosis is declared as mild neuralgia, a home treatment with mud treatments can be carried out. The most accessible peat mud for home use. Their applications are applied to the neck and hands.
For applications in the neck and collar area, the mud is heated to 27-28 degrees, on the hands - to 48-50 degrees.
This temperature regime provides the greatest analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Sessions with mud are carried out every other day, only 10 procedures, the duration of each - no more than a quarter of an hour;
- Paraffin applications are made by grasping the cervical vertebrae and the shoulder region from behind. The course of treatment is similar to the previous one - 10 sessions every other day, the duration is 15 minutes each.
Home physiotherapy is rounded off by massages and therapeutic exercises for the neck. Do not throw away painful sensations and take care of your health!