A sedentary lifestyle becomes the key to the development of many diseases associated with musculoskeletal disorders. The most common disease is cervical osteochondrosis, which affects the intervertebral discs. This disease occurs suddenly and develops over a long period of time. Untimely treatment leads to a significant reduction in the quality of health.
Typical symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis:
- Headache in the back of the head;
- Dizziness;
- Pain in the arms, shoulders, back.
- Throat throat;
- Numbness of the limbs?
- Deterioration of vision?
- The appearance of fatigue, muscle tension with the slightest physical exercise.
- Lightness?
- The coordination of movements is disturbed.
Very small symptoms can develop into irreversible pathology of the spine. Therefore, in case of the above signs, it is imperative to look for ways to prevent the development of the disease.
Causes and consequences of osteochondrosis of the cervix
The onset of the disease is due to the effect of the following factors:
- Sedentary life (sedentary life, office).
- Improper diet (lack of calcium, magnesium).
- Heredity;
- Hypothermia, mechanical damage to the neck.
- I am lifting weights;
- Is anyone overweight?
- Drinking alcohol.
If you do not take preventive measures and do not receive treatment, but only take pain relievers, then complete destruction of the thinned bones can occur. Also, the development of the disease leads to a change in the position of the vertebrae, compression of blood vessels. As a result, the blood begins to circulate worse, the normal function of the cardiovascular system is disturbed and the activity of the brain deteriorates. In addition, patients often complain of migraines, decreased visual acuity, hypertension or hypotension. The most dangerous result is the appearance:
- Intervertebral hernia?
- Spinal cord stroke?
- Ventricular Stage Syndrome?
- Compression of the vertebral artery.
Only timely treatment will stop the progressive development of the disease.
How To Cure Osteochondrosis Of The Cervix At Home
Even after contacting qualified specialists, the patient receives a list of recommendations related to self-medication. Positive results can be achieved only by regularly performing a set of procedures, which includes anesthesia with the application of ointment, mixture, cream. An important result in the prevention of cervical osteochondrosis is achieved through self-massage and gymnastic exercises.
To relieve pain, normalize blood circulation and eliminate inflammation, rub the affected area. Recipes for rubbing:
- 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.
- Combination of olive oil, sage and sage, the plants in a volume of 2 tablespoons are poured with a fat (50 ml) and Vaseline (40 ml). The drug is rubbed into the throat three times a day.
- The boiled potatoes are beaten and mixed with honey, after the mixture has cooled a little, it is necessary to spread it on the diseased area and wrap it with a film and a handkerchief.
To restore and enrich the body with vitamins, you should take tinctures and decoctions. The use of cinquefoil is considered effective. Plant 30 gr. dry, pour hot water (0, 5 liters) and infuse for 3 weeks. The drug is taken 3 times a day for 1 tbsp. large.
An equally popular recipe is a decoction of parsley roots, which are crushed and poured with boiling water, for every 100 grams. the roots need 1 liter of water. Boil the composition for 1, 5 hours and then take 1 tbsp. large. three times a day. The course lasts 3 weeks.
Cervical osteochondrosis can be treated with self-massage
Regular physical exercise on the painful area helps to stop the progression of the disease. Massage does not take much time, however, it requires a careful approach, study of hot spots. Therefore, before proceeding with the procedure, it is necessary to know the zones that can not be affected.
Self-massage procedure:
- Taking a sitting position.
- Complete relaxation of the body.
- The fingers are applied to the neck and the light caress is performed from top to bottom for 2 minutes.
- The exercise is repeated, only with the thumbs with great effort.
- The lateral surface of the cervical spine is rubbed in a circular motion.
- Muscle kneading with shifts and stinging.
- Upon completion, stroking.
The session should last 8-10 minutes.
In combination with massage, therapeutic exercises are considered effective. Exercise should be smooth and not tiring the body. Emphasis should be placed on the cervical spine, the curves of the head, the stretching of the neck, the movement of the shoulders.