Cervical osteochondrosis (Shokh) manifests itself in degenerative changes in the spine. Before treatment, the patient should be detailed diagnosis. A good result can be achieved only with complex therapy. If the violations are small, the treatment may be performed at home.
What is the danger of a Shok?
Cervical vertebra disease causes pain, joint crisp, hand numbness and impaired coordination. Initially, a decrease in the sensitivity of the upper limbs is observed. 
Against the background of pathological changes, several syndromes arise:
- source;
- vertebral artery;
- irritative reflex;
- cardiac.
If the treatment does not start in time, there is a violation of large vessels, which leads to problems with brain nutrition.
As a result of the lack of normal brain circulation, there are several irreversible changes.
With vertebral artery syndrome, the patient has constant morning headache. It can be pulsating and growing. Sometimes the pain gives the eyes. Tablets do not help remove sharp attack from migraines.
Symptoms of the disease
Osteochondrosis pronounced symptoms. Frequently, in patients, the following signs are observed:
- weakness of the hands;
- Croccial and joint pain during movements;
- weakness and fatigue general;
- neck and nape pain;
- decreased acuity and visual hearing;
- Language numbness.
One of the most common features is dizziness.It can be accompanied by a touch in the ears and disorientation.
Signs of Exacerbation of Condrosis
The intervertebral discs become thinner gradually. This leads to an exacerbation of the disease. At the bottom of such changes, constant acute pain are observed. Its intensity increases with the inclination and the curves of the head. The pain can spread in the arms and shoulders. During exacerbation, tension in the neck muscles increases.
What can you do at home?
The treatment of cervical spine osteochondrosis at home can only be performed after a doctor's consultancy. A good effect is given by therapeutic gymnastics, self -massage and use of special massages. Taking medications should be only as a specialist in purpose.
Therapeutic gymnastics
Therapeutic gymnastics is an important component in the complex treatment of osteochondrosis. During training, it is forbidden to push clear as they can cause dizziness. It is necessary to gradually increase the amplitude.
It is important to observe a calm pace of breathing. When performing exercises, the patient should not feel severe pain or discomfort.
Exercises
Initially, a doctor or coach should familiarize the patient with a set of exercises. After 3-4 training classes, they can be performed at home.
Effective exercises:
- Deep tilts of the head;
- rotation clockwise and against;
- Circular hand movements;
- Raping the head back.
All effective exercises for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis are as simple as possible. They can be performed at home or even at work. This set of exercises is also suitable for disease prevention.
Auto -Massage
Self -massage will help alleviate muscle tension and improve the patient's general well. The benefits of manual influence:
- improvement of blood circulation;
- The prevention of salts deposit due to soft pressure in the neck zone;
- Activation of tissue nutrition with useful substances and oxygen;
- decrease pain;
- Improvement of metabolic processes in cervical zone tissues;
- Decreased blood pressure.
Before starting self -massage, the patient should study the basic techniques and exposure points that should be massaged. All movements must be soft and tidy.
Rules for the procedure:
- Massage can only be performed with fingers;
- The impact should be as delicate as possible;
- Strong pressure is deleted;
- The movements must be without pressure.
The massage should be performed using caressing, kneading and rubbing. The muscles of the posterior and lateral surface of the neck, as well as the occipital zone are processed. Auto -Massage Algorithm:
- Starting position - Sitting, one leg can be placed on the other's knee. The elbow must be in such position that the hand reaches the back of the neck.
- The fingers of the opposite hand must reach the back of the head.
- You should start with a light caress, rub and then knead your muscles.
- The procedure ends with caressing.
The duration of a session is 8 to 10 minutes. This procedure should not cause pain.
Drug therapy
The doctor is prescribed by the doctor. Self -mate can be dangerous. The effect of taking drugs:
- Pain removal;
- Normal blood circulation restoration;
- Cartilage regeneration and bone tissue;
- Improving metabolic processes.
Before using the medicine, it is necessary to ensure that there is no allergic reaction. The following groups of drugs are prescribed for treatment:
- Non -esteroid anti -inflammatory drugs. They relieve the inflammatory process and interrupt pain syndrome. Such medications may be in tablets and in the form of ointments and gels.
- Novocaine blockade. Eliminate pain.
- Muslaxantes. Help relieve muscle spasm.
- Steroid drugs. Introduced in the form of peridural and intramuscular injection.
To improve metabolic processes and strengthen the immune system, the reception of vitamins B12, B6 and B1 is prescribed. Medicines are prescribed for the treatment of 1-2 degrees of cervical osteochondrosis.
Massage
Massagers help relieve muscle spasm and activate blood circulation.It may be different rollers, rugs and other devices, for example mechanical and electrical massagers. The use of a Tibetan applicator is often prescribed.
Tibetan applicator
The duration of the use of the Tibetan applicator and the number of procedures is determined individually, depending on the patient's condition. For pain in the thoracic and cervical region, it is recommended to use it from 10 to 15 minutes 2-3 times a day.
During periods of exacerbation, the duration of exposure should be reduced to 5-6 minutes, but at the same time the device should be used 4-6 times a day. If there are severe acute pain, consult a doctor for the safety of using the applicator.
The applicator is available in many ways:
- belt;
- mat;
- insoles;
- roll.
To treat Shok, a roll is used. This is a healing pillow in which plastic peaks are located 2-5 mm long. The therapeutic effect of such an applicator is explained by the effect on the biologically active points of the reflex zones. Roll peaks irritate nerve endings. Due to this effect, metabolic processes are accelerated, and this activates bone and cartilage restoration.
Popular Remedies and Recipes
There are a large number of folk remedies for the treatment and prevention of osteochondrosis. They will not help to completely eliminate the disease, but will improve the patient's condition. Before using them, you need to consult a doctor.
Ginger ointment
Ginger ointment warms well and has a anesthetic effect. It will require 55 g of non -clean and grated equipment. For him, 3 cloves of garlic and 30 g of butter are added.
The mass must have a homogeneous consistency. To make the garlic smell not so intense, you must add a small amount of essential oil.
Egg mixture
The egg mesh mixture is used for compresses. Initially, you need to mix:
- Chicken egg squirrels - 3 pcs;
- Powder mustard - 50 g;
- Diluted alcohol - 50 ml;
- Cannic alcohol - 50 ml.
The product should be applied 2 times a day in the affected areas until completely dry. The therapeutic course lasts from 12 days to several months.
The decoction of the sunflower
Sunflower broth will help get rid of stagnant salt in the joints. To prepare a folk medicine, the root part of the plant is used. It should be washed, dry and chopped. For 150 g of plants, 2, 7 liters of water are used. The medicine should be boiled for half an hour.
Such a decoction will be sufficient for 2-3 days. It should be consumed 30 minutes before eating. The ideal therapeutic course is 30 days.
Conifer
To prepare this tool It will require 1 cup of chopped spruce needles or 2 glasses of pine needles.For this amount of plant base, 250 ml of boiling water is taken. The product should be boiled for 20 minutes. After cooling, it must be a tension.
To taste, lemon juice or honey can be added to the drink. The medicine should be drunk during the day at 3 doses.
Honey compress
To prepare a honey compaction, you need honey, vodka and aloe juice. All components are taken in a proportion of 2: 3: 1. They must be mixed and insisted for 12 hours.
In the resulting solution, it is necessary to wet the napkin and arrest it to the injury. The compress can be removed when the napkin is completely dry. For greater effectiveness, this solution to the compresses must be alternated with other compounds.
Herbal teas
Herbal teas can be used for treatment and to prevent the development of degenerative changes in the spine. The most effective collection is Monastery Tea.
Main components:
- Yarrow - Removes toxins, eliminates the inflammatory process;
- MY SÃO JOÃO - Restores joints and cartilaginous tissue;
- wise - Improvement of metabolism and prevents dystrophic changes in the spine;
- Pinheiros shoots - Remove the inflammatory process and pain.
To prepare this tea, take 1 teaspoon. Herbal meeting and pour with a glass of boiling water. The product must be infused in 10 minutes. It is recommended to take 2-3 times a day. The therapeutic course is up to 4 weeks.
Prevention
Prevention of the development of cervical osteochondrosis should be complex. It is important to normalize metabolism, the removal of cholesterol and excess salts. For this, it is recommended to take decoctions, infusions and baths with medicinal herbs. Private attention should be given to physical activity. Physical education exercises can be performed for preventive purposes.
At what internship can I quickly cure the disease?
You can completely cure the disease only in the first stage. In this case, degenerative changes are insignificant and are very prone to correction. In advanced cases, it is quite difficult to completely eliminate the disease as the significant destruction of cartilage tissue is observed. With proper treatment, you can significantly improve the patient's condition, but not to heal him completely.
Nutrition
Proper nutrition plays one of the main roles in preventing osteochondrosis.The following products should be present in the diet:
- chicken;
- cereals;
- nuts;
- Black bread;
- dairy products;
- green;
- vegetables;
- Aspic.
For spine diseases, there are no strict prohibitions on certain products. However, cervical osteochondrosis often occur against the background of obesity. Should be excluded from the diet or minimize the following products:
- white bread;
- fast food;
- fatty foods;
- spices and spices;
- refrigerator.
It is important to follow the way of drinking. A sufficient amount of fluid should enter the body. It is recommended to abandon alcohol as it adversely affects the nervous system and metabolism. The prohibition is prohibited as it contains a large amount of sugar.
It is recommended to drink 2 to 3 liters a day. The exact amount of water is calculated individually, depending on body weight. It is better to drink clean, non -carbonated water.
Specialist recommendations
- Doctors constantly recommend monitoring the posture.
- It is not recommended to stay still for more than 20 minutes. You should get up and knead as soon as possible. The minimum duration of this load is 10 seconds.
- A gymnastics complex should be performed every morning. This will help to strengthen the whole body. For prevention, you should participate in several good sports training. It is important that the classes are regular.
- If necessary, the doctor can prescribe a special corset. This device will help reduce load in rear muscles, eliminate pain and improve posture. The corset will accelerate the recovery process and prevent complications. The choice of the product should remain with the doctor. The first time it has to be used no more than 15 minutes and then the duration of use gradually increases to 6 hours a day.
Domestic therapy of cervical osteochondrosis can be effective if prescribed and controlled by a doctor. Treatment should be comprehensive: exercise, take medications and the use of masseurs. Folk therapy methods are not able to completely eliminate the disease, they only reduce the intensity of symptoms.