Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is a disease that occurs as a result of degenerative-inflammatory changes in the intervertebral discs and is accompanied by a violation of their structure.
Causes of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine:
- genetic heredity;
- violation of metabolic processes in the body;
- malnutrition and excess weight;
- bruises and fractures of the spine;
- incorrect posture;
- overload of the spine, associated with the lifting of gravity or a prolonged "sitting".
The main symptoms that characterize the osteochondrosis of the cervical spine are permanent pains in the shoulders, hands, headaches, and limitation of mobility in the cervical region. Perhaps the development of the syndrome of the vertebral artery, the characteristic signs of which, with cervical osteochondrosis, is dizziness, noise in the head and the appearance of colored circles in front of the eyes.
With exacerbation of cervical osteochondrosis, bed rest and exercise are recommended. But do not forget that therapeutic gymnastics should not be accompanied by active actions in the cervical department and an increase in the sense of pain.
The most popular disease that can occur after cervical osteochondrosis is vegetative dystonia. But this is by no means the only disease that can provoke osteochondrosis. Cerebrospinal meningitis, neurasthenia, epilepsy, torticollis, eye diseases, tonsillitis, thyroid diseases, etc. can also occur.
Treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine
If you do not make every effort to treat osteochondrosis, the disease will progress and drugs will become indispensable companions of your life. Depending on the strengths of each case of the disease, specialists are assigned complex treatment. As a rule, it consists of medical treatment, physical therapy and massage.
It should not be forgotten, and the correct balanced diet. Drug treatment usually involves the alternation of analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. During treatment of the osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, try not to abuse medicines that carry an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.
The complex of exercises prescribed by the doctor for cervical osteochondrosis, aimed at strengthening the muscles without loading the intervertebral discs, gives an excellent effect. In order to reduce the pressure on the intervertebral disks, exercise exercises are better to perform lying. Massage is one of the main methods of not only treatment, but also prevention of osteochondrosis. With osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, massage reduces pain, improves the general condition and functioning of the central nervous system, eliminates hypertonic muscle.
Treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine with folk remedies
It should be noted that treatment with folk remedies often gives a more effective result than with medication. But without fail, it must be combined with curative gymnastics and conservative therapy.
Here are some recipes from folk medicine that will replace you pharmaceutical preparations:
- Mix 1 glass of aloe juice, 1 glass of radish juice, 0.5 cups of vodka and 0.5 cups of liquid honey. Take 1 time per day on an empty stomach.
- Mix 1: 1 grated, raw potatoes and honey. It is necessary to do a compress once a week on the cervical department.
- Prepare a mixture, from 1 tablespoon of pork fat and 1 tablespoon of hop cones. Lubricate once a day painful parts of the spine.
- Make compresses on the neck of 50 g of aloe juice, 1 g of propolis, 50 g of dry mustard and 400 ml of vodka. Compress the wrap at night.
For the prevention of cervical osteochondrosis, it is necessary to lead an active lifestyle, abandon bad habits, observe proper nutrition enriched with vitamins and minerals, monitor posture and, preferably, sleep on a hard mattress and a thin enough pillow.