A sedentary lifestyle becomes the 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. Timely 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;
- Crunching in the neck;
- Numbness of the limbs;
- Deterioration of vision;
- The appearance of fatigue, muscle tension at the slightest physical exertion;
- Lightness;
- Traffic coordination is violated.
Very minor symptoms can develop into irreversible pathology of the spine. Therefore, when detecting the above signs, it is necessary to look for ways to prevent the development of the disease.
Causes and consequences of cervical osteochondrosis
The onset of the disease is due to the influence of the following factors:
- Sedentary (sedentary, office) lifestyle;
- Improper nutrition (lack of calcium, magnesium);
- Heredity;
- Hypothermia, mechanical damage to the neck;
- Weight lifting;
- Excess weight;
- დაDrinking alcohol.
If you do not take preventive measures and do not engage in treatment, but only take medications that relieve pain, then complete destruction of the thinned bones can occur. Also, the development of the disease causes a change in the position of the spine, compression of blood vessels. As a result, blood begins to circulate worse, the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system is disrupted, and brain activity deteriorates. In addition, patients often complain of migraine, impaired visual acuity, hypertension, or hypotension. The most dangerous result is:
- Intervertebral hernia;
- Spinal stroke;
- Vestibular stem syndrome;
- Compression of the vertebral artery.
Only timely treatment will stop the progression of the disease.
How to cure cervical osteochondrosis at home
Even after contacting qualified specialists, the patient receives a list of self-medication recommendations. A positive result can be achieved only by regular performance of a set of procedures, which includes anesthesia by applying ointment, mixture, cream. Significant results in the prevention of cervical osteochondrosis are achieved through self-massage and gymnastics.
To relieve pain, normalize blood circulation and eliminate inflammation, massage the affected area. Grinding recipes:
- Stir in equal proportions a mixture of birch, horseradish, plant root, crushed in a blender and liquid substance. The infusion is infused overnight for 14 days.
- A combination of olive oil, planet and sage, 2 tablespoons of plants pour the fat (50 ml) and petroleum jelly (40 ml). The medicine is rubbed on the neck three times a day.
- Squeeze the boiled potatoes and mix them with honey, after the mass has cooled slightly, it is necessary to apply it on the diseased area and wrap it in a tile and a handkerchief.
To restore and enrich the body with vitamins, you should take tinctures and decoctions. The use of zinc is effective. Plant 30 gr. Dry, pour hot water (0, 5 l) and leave for 3 weeks. The remedy is taken 3 times a day 1 tbsp. L.
Also, no less popular recipe is the decoction of parsley roots, which is squeezed and poured boiling water per 100 grams. The roots need 1 liter of water. Boil the composition for 1, 5 hours, then take 1 tbsp. K. L. Three times a day. The course lasts 3 weeks.
Osteochondrosis of the cervix can be treated with self-massage
Regular physical exposure to the painful area helps to stop the progression of the disease. Massage does not take much time, however it requires a careful approach, exploring hot spots. Therefore, before starting the process, it is necessary to find out the zones that can not be affected.
Self-massage procedure:
- Occupy a sitting position;
- Complete relaxation of the body;
- The fingers are applied to the neck and a light tint is held from top to bottom for 2 minutes;
- The exercise is repeated, with only great effort with the fingers;
- The lateral surface of the cervical spine is rubbed in a circular motion;
- Muscle twirling alternately and pressing;
- Upon completion, stroking.
The duration of the session should be 8-10 minutes.
Therapeutic exercises along with massage are effective. Exercise should be a smooth and not tired body. The focus should be on the cervical spine, head bends, neck stretches, and shoulder movements.