A sedentary lifestyle has become the key to the development of many diseases related to musculoskeletal system dysfunction. The most common disease is cervical osteochondrosis, which affects the intervertebral discs. This disease happened suddenly and developed over a long period of time. Failure to treat in time has led to a significant decline in health quality.
Typical symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis:
- Headache in the back of the head;
- Dizziness;
- Pain in arms, shoulders, and back;
- Crackling in the neck;
- Numbness in limbs;
- Decreased vision;
- A little physical exertion will cause fatigue and muscle tension;
- dizzy;
- Movement coordination is disturbed.
Very mild symptoms can develop into irreversible spinal lesions. Therefore, once the above signs appear, it is necessary to find ways to prevent the development of the disease.
Causes and consequences of cervical osteochondrosis
The appearance of the disease is due to the influence of the following factors:
- Sedentary (sedentary, office) lifestyle;
- Improper nutrition (lack of calcium and magnesium);
- Genetic
- Hypothermia, mechanical damage to the neck;
- weightlifting;
- overweight;
- Drinking.
If preventive measures are not taken, no treatment is given, and only painkillers are taken, it may result in the complete destruction of thinned bones. In addition, the development of the disease leads to changes in the position of the vertebrae, and blood vessels are compressed. As a result, blood circulation begins to deteriorate, the normal function of the cardiovascular system is disrupted, and brain activity deteriorates. In addition, patients often complain of migraines, decreased vision, high blood pressure, or low blood pressure. The most dangerous result is that:
- Intervertebral hernia;
- Spinal stroke;
- Vestibular stem syndrome;
- Compress the vertebral artery.
Only timely treatment can prevent the progressive development of the disease.
How to treat cervical osteochondrosis at home
Even after contacting a qualified specialist, the patient will receive a list of recommendations related to self-medication. Only by regularly performing a series of procedures, including anesthesia through the use of ointments, mixtures, and creams, is it possible to achieve positive results. The remarkable effect of preventing cervical osteochondrosis is achieved through self-massage and gymnastics exercises.
In order to relieve pain, normalize blood circulation and eliminate inflammation, please rub the affected area. Kneading recipe:
- The mixture of vodka and horseradish, plant roots, is crushed in a blender, and the liquid substance is mixed in equal proportions. Rub the infusion overnight for 14 days.
- Combination of olive oil, plantain and sage, pour 2 tablespoons of plant with fatty substance (50 ml) and petroleum jelly (40 ml). Rub the medicine on the neck 3 times a day.
- Mash the boiled potatoes and mix with honey. After the mixture has cooled slightly, apply it to the affected area and wrap it with a film and a handkerchief.
In order to restore and enrich the body with vitamins, you should take tinctures and decoctions. The use of pentagonal foil is considered effective. Plant 30 grams. Wipe dry, pour in hot water (0. 5 liters) and infuse for 3 weeks. This medicine is taken 3 times a day, 1 tablespoon each time. Lake
In addition, an equally popular recipe is a decoction of parsley root, in which every 100 grams of parsley root is mashed and poured into boiling water. Roots need 1 liter of water. Boil the composition for 1. 5 hours, then take 1 tablespoon. The lake three times a day. The course lasts 3 weeks.
Cervical osteochondrosis can be treated by self-massage
Regular physical shocks to the painful area can help prevent the progression of the disease. Massage does not require much time, but requires a careful method, that is, research hotspots. Therefore, before proceeding with this process, it is necessary to find out the areas that cannot be affected.
Self-massage procedure:
- Take a sitting position
- Relax the body completely
- Put your fingers on your neck and stroke it from top to bottom for 2 minutes;
- Repeat the exercise, using only your thumb;
- Rub the side of the cervical spine in a circular motion;
- Knead the muscles with displacement and kneading;
- After finishing, stroke.
The meeting should last 8-10 minutes.
Combined with massage, therapeutic exercises are considered effective. Exercise should be steady and don't make your body tired. The focus should be on the cervical spine, head rotation, neck extension, and shoulder exercises.