Today, cervical osteochondrosis is a very common disease among people who lead a sedentary lifestyle. The risk category includes working-age population over 30 years old.
Osteochondrosis of the cervical region can be treated by various methods. In this note, we will consider the features of prevention and treatment of the disease at home, we will tell you in which cases self-treatment is prohibited.
How to treat cervical osteochondrosis at home with exercises
To get rid of cervical osteochondrosis, it is recommended to use an integrated approach. A combination of drugs, massage and exercises is indicated in cases where the treatment of the disease is carried out at home.
For the results to be really noticeable, you need to change your lifestyle, including dieting, reviewing your diet, leading a more mobile lifestyle and exercising daily.
Home exercises for cervical osteochondrosis are simple. You will have to do gymnastics every day. A noticeable result will be noticeable after 4-6 weeks of starting classes.
A number of exercises that allow you to treat cervical osteochondrosis at home:
- Stand straight, align your neck and back, relax your muscles. Gently turn your head to the left and right, straightening at the extreme point. The head is held in the turned position for 3-5 seconds. Repeat the exercise 5 times. After a few weeks, you can increase the number of repetitions.
- Standing, tilt your head back, then forward and down several times. Stretch the neck muscles, perform 3 circular movements of the head clockwise and counterclockwise. Repeat 5 times.
- Raise your shoulders quickly, try to reach your ears with them. Hold your shoulders up for 15 seconds, then return to the starting position. Repeat 15 times.
- First alternately, then rotate your hands simultaneously in different directions. Repeat 15 times.
- Position - lying on the stomach, emphasis on the elbows and toes. Gently arch your back and tilt your head back. Exercise should be done very slowly, with any pain, charging stop. Legs and arms must be straight, otherwise the effect will not be correct. Repeat 5 times and increase the number of exercises if possible.
- Lie on your back and tilt your head so that your chin touches your chest. Hold the bend for 2-3 seconds, then return to the starting position. Repeat 10 times.
How to treat cervical osteochondrosis with massage at home
Massage performed at home for cervical osteochondrosis provides rapid elimination of the inflammatory process and elimination of compressed nerves and vessels. Even in particularly advanced cases, this procedure can significantly alleviate the symptoms of the disease.
To treat cervical osteochondrosis with massage at home, you need to prepare:
- Special durable carpet.
- A comfortable chair if possible.
- Bamboo brooms or sticks.
- Tape (useful for self-massage while rubbing the neck).
- Essential oils.
Before proceeding with active movements, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the basic principles of home massage with cervical osteochondrosis. It is important to observe the following rules:
- Do the massage gently, do not put too much pressure on the neck and back.
- You should start moving from the coccyx, moving slowly along the spine towards the neck.
- Professionals recommend greasing the hands and back with cream or massage oil to make the skin softer.
- Gently massage your back and neck with only your fingers without sudden movements.
Often, for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis, banks use home massage. Such massage products effectively improve blood circulation.
Masseurs sometimes use honey in their work process. A small amount of honey mixture is applied to the warmed neck and shoulders. The honey massage continues until the hands become sticky and the honey turns white.
The neck may start to ache a little. After the procedure, it should be washed with warm water and wrapped with a warm scarf. The next morning, after such a massage, a person feels refreshed and energetic.
How to treat cervical osteochondrosis yourself without consulting a doctor
To date, there are many ways to heal at home, but to be sure of the correctness of your actions, it is advisable to consult a doctor for advice.
What should be done? As we have already mentioned, gymnastics and massage are quite effective. These procedures will reduce pain, relax the muscles of the back, neck and shoulders.
It is impossible not to mention the Kuznetsov applicator. Acupuncture is a very effective method for combating cervical osteochondrosis. Not every patient will go for acupuncture, but tiny needles are a great home alternative. A needle applicator will not only provide relief to a person suffering from an unpleasant disease, but also has the ability to cure the patient. Start lying on the needles for a few minutes a day.
Regardless of how much doctors doubt self-treatment, traditional medicine is quite in demand among patients with cervical osteochondrosis. Without consulting a doctor, it is possible to prepare several useful infusions taken orally or externally.
Often, osteochondrosis is treated with horseradish. The leaf of the plant is stolen around the neck and securely tied. It is recommended to perform the procedure before going to bed.
Potato ointment is used in the fight against neck disease. Vegetables are ground in a blender, mixed with a few spoons of honey and mustard. The finished ointment is applied to the neck daily.
A warm compress from alcohol or vodka perfectly treats cervical osteochondrosis. For half a liter of alcohol, you need 50 grams of mustard, 50 grams of aloe flower juice and one gram of propolis. In the resulting mixture, the fabric is moistened and tightly fixed to the neck.
During treatment, a patient with neck osteochondrosis should practice swimming without consulting a doctor. Attention: swimming is allowed only after consultation with your doctor.
In which cases is home treatment of cervical osteochondrosis contraindicated?
In order not to harm yourself in the treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine at home, it is necessary to take into account a number of contraindications for self-treatment. For osteochondrosis of the neck, without consulting a doctor, you cannot do the following:
- Pregnancy.
- lactation.
- Inflammatory processes in the body.
- high temperature.
- Severe diseases and sharp pains in the cervical region.
- The presence of hereditary diseases.
- Acute exhaustion of the body.
Now you are familiar with the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis at home. I would like to remind you that self-treatment does not always give the expected result. The best way not to make a mistake is to consult your doctor about the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis at home.