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Rules for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis at home

Osteochondrosis is a disease when the vertebrae are damaged, which causes compression of the intervertebral discs. This leads to pain due to pinched nerve fibers. Restricted blood flow leads to disruption of internal organs. When this disease occurs in the cervical spine, it affects the blood supply to the soft tissues of the head and brain, disrupts the passage of nerve impulses to the central nervous system.

Why does cervical osteochondrosis occur?

A symptom of cervical osteochondrosis is constant or stabbing pain.

This condition can be caused by:

  1. Hereditary predisposition to the decrease in the volume of the intervertebral discs.
  2. Injuries to the back, neck or limbs.
  3. Weakening of the skeletal muscles.
  4. Difficult working conditions.
  5. Incorrect or excessive weight training.
  6. Infectious diseases.
  7. Shoes that cause changes in gait, increasing the load on the spine.
  8. Unbalanced diet.
  9. Genetic diseases.

Most of the causes of cervical osteochondrosis and its symptoms can be prevented.It is necessary to create the right conditions for work, as well as to choose physical activities that strengthen the muscles that support the spine. But this is not always possible to do in time, because a person rarely thinks about a problem that does not yet exist. Therefore, it is necessary to know what are the most common signs of osteochondrosis of the neck:

  • reduced range of motion;
  • constant or throbbing pain;
  • cracking of the vertebrae when moving the head;
  • headaches that don't go away with medication;
  • numbness of one or more limbs;
  • tremor of the limbs or involuntary muscle contraction;
  • dizziness, loss of movement coordination or consciousness;
  • tinnitus (ringing or squeaking in the ears);
  • problems remembering or using the information learned;
  • loss of memories;
  • problems with the work of the sphincters of the rectum and bladder neck.

Each neck osteochondrosis is unique and affects different body functions, so some of the symptoms may be absent. But patients always have difficulty turning their heads, pain and, when the condition worsens, headaches and dizziness.

How to determine the disease at home

Pain in the neck and shoulders the first signs of cervical osteochondrosis

The pain of osteochondrosis can be both pulsating, short-term and long and constantly disturbs a person. When the neck is affected, the discomfort extends to the shoulder girdle and is most often found on the side of the working arm. In this case, the pain can be both in the neck and between the shoulder blades and affect the entire arm.

The complexity of the diagnosis stems from the fact that the discomfort can change over time, due to changes in body position, stress, or other reasons. Therefore, the first signs of osteochondrosis can be attributed to muscle overload or fatigue. But over time, the attacks of pain and stiffness become more frequent and intense, which requires determining the cause and starting treatment.

It is quite difficult to independently determine the cause of pain in cervical osteochondrosis at home.In order for suspicions of osteochondrosis to be justified, it is necessary to exclude other options. Most often, the pain is caused by muscle fatigue, poor posture in sleep or at work. Therefore, it is necessary to improve these conditions to understand if they are the primary source of unpleasant sensations.

If neck problems continue, this is a serious symptom that can speak of both osteochondrosis and other diseases, such as:

  • tumors;
  • infections;
  • compression of the nerve roots.

Therefore, you should consult a doctor and take an x-ray. This will let you know if there are any injuries or other signs of external influences.

After it became known that the neck is affected by osteochondrosis, regardless of the methods of obtaining information, it is still not clear what caused the disease. It is possible to independently determine only the violation of working conditions, power loads and injuries. The rest of the diseases can be recognized only after passing a comprehensive examination - this is necessary, because an infection affecting the spine or other similar ailments poses a serious danger to health and life.

How to treat osteochondrosis with medicines and folk remedies

After making a diagnosis, you should adopt a treatment plan that your doctor will develop or create yourself. In choosing its points, it is important to emphasize an integrated approach in the choice of means and in the systematic implementation of all recommendations.

What to do with osteochondrosis of the cervical spine:

  • apply medicines;
  • use folk remedies;
  • conduct physiotherapy;
  • lifestyle changes in order to eliminate the underlying cause of the disease.

Medicines include:

  1. Oral and topical preparations that relieve pain and reduce inflammation, but do not contain steroid substances.
  2. Pain relievers that contain corticosteroids.
  3. Muscle relaxants.
  4. Antidepressants (if the work of the central nervous system is depressed, which caused a violation of the emotional background).
  5. Anti-inflammatory ointments.
  6. Pain relieving patches.

Folk methods include:

  1. Herbal decoctions and infusions used orally. The effect of the funds depends on the raw materials used for them. These can be both general strengthening compounds that saturate the body with useful substances, and painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs.
  2. Compresses - most often it warms up, in order to relieve the spasm of the neck muscles and allow the spine to return to its original position.
  3. Rubbing - rub folk remedies into the skin, often combined with massage or self-massage. It has a different direction of action, but is most often used to relieve pain, warm up and relax muscles.
Exercises at home to eliminate cervical osteochondrosis

Physiotherapy includes:

  1. Massage performed by a doctor - medical procedures have a beneficial effect on the spine and back muscles. In case of neck violations, it is not possible to use the services of a massage therapist who specializes in conducting relaxation sessions only.
  2. Self-massage: Properly performed actions help warm the neck muscles, relieve spasms and restore blood circulation in the cervical and shoulder regions.
  3. Improvement of working conditions, choice of the right furniture to maintain correct posture and in sedentary work - frequent breaks during which physical movements are performed.
  4. Increase the number of walks by using shoes with shock absorbing soles. Walking helps to create the correct load on the back, especially on the lumbar region, thanks to which the clamps in the skeletal muscles are removed and the spine returns to the anatomically correct position.
  5. Warm up in the morning, including neck and shoulder girdle exercises, and other parts of the body. In this case, all movements are performed only with your own weight or, in rare cases, light dumbbells are allowed.
  6. Sauna or bath: A visit to the steam room with a cycle of 10-12 times can significantly reduce the tension in the back muscles and activate the metabolic processes of the body.
  7. Procedures prescribed by a doctor and performed with the help of special equipment (electrophoresis, etc. ).

Also, swimming in the pool is a good way to maintain optimal muscle tone, relieve spasms and eliminate atrophy. This must be done constantly and should be started as soon as the inflammation stops. The first visits should receive a moderate load on the shoulder girdle, after which it should be gradually increased until swimming becomes a full-fledged workout.

Subject to the recommendations of the doctor, remission occurs quickly enough if the disease has not turned into a moderate or severe form. But it is important to remember that even the complete disappearance of symptoms is not a sign of recovery.