Treatment of osteochondrosis at home is part of a complex therapy. It is performed if the patient does not experience permanent polymorphic headaches, accompanied by dizziness, tinnitus, and visual disturbances. Recurrent numbness and weakness in the arms, blood pressure instability and heartbeat are also considered contraindications to home therapy.
Osteochondrosis is caused by bone growth of vertebral bodies with osteophyte formation and drying of the intervertebral cartilage. Particularly dangerous is the formation of intervertebral hernias, pressing on nerves and blood vessels. In cases of more advanced osteochondrosis, acute violations of cerebral circulation are possible, which are fraught with serious consequences for the patient.
Medications for the treatment of osteochondrosis at home
While treating cervical osteochondrosis at home, doctors prescribe the following medications, taken or injected into a muscle:
- non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs - Diclofenac, Meloxicam;
- muscle relaxation - Tolperisone hydrochloride;
- group vitamins - Thiamine hydrochloride;
- pain relievers;
- antispasmodic - Drotaverine hydrochloride.
In addition, topical preparations applied to the affected area are a good help for the rapid treatment of cervical osteochondrosis. So, gels and creams containing NSAIDs, as well as ointments with a warming or cooling effect, are widely used.
Medications are indicated for exacerbations of osteochondrosis, including with the appearance of persistent pain in the cervical spine, numbness and cramps in the hands. The same drugs are used in the treatment of lumbar osteochondrosis at home.
When chest osteochondrosis is detected, home treatment is agreed upon in advance with a cardiologist to rule out cardiac pathology.
At the remission stage of osteochondrosis, chondroprotectors and calcium derivatives will help.
Alternative treatments
Treatment of osteochondrosis with folk methods involves the use of recipes that have been proven for centuries to relieve pain and restore mobility in various parts of the spine.
Compresses for the treatment of osteochondrosis at home
Compressing with bischofite, which is a natural combination of potassium, magnesium, calcium and other trace elements, helps relieve pain in cervical osteochondrosis. Previously, the agent must be heated to body temperature and applied to the painful area with a light circular motion.
After that, apply a bandage soaked in the healing solution on the spine affected by osteochondrosis, cover with cellophane over it and cover with a woolen cloth. It is better to perform the procedure before bedtime, after treatment, rinse the residue of the product with warm water.
Treatment with traditional medicine for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine should be done daily, as it can provoke allergic reactions and exacerbate the pathology of various organs. The course of therapy is at least 12 sessions. In the event of an unwanted reaction and poor tolerance, the procedure time is reduced to 3 hours or the doctor finds another way to help the patient.
Other popular recipes for compresses for osteochondrosis:
- Burdock leaves.Pour boiling water over and apply to the affected area. Wrap in a woolen cloth for 40 minutes.
- Raw potatoes and honey.Mix grated root vegetables in equal parts with honey, place on the diseased spine, insulating it with polyethylene and wool. The duration of the procedure for osteochondrosis is about 2 hours.
- Dandelion, St. John's wort and burdock.Take the leaves of the plant in equal amounts, pour boiling water for half an hour. Fix the compress from the warm infusion with a bandage for 3 hours.
- Aloe.Mix the crushed leaves of medicinal plants with honey and vodka, the amount of which should be 2 times the weight of aloe. Insist for a week. Apply on the painful part of the spine, wrap. Compresses are stored for 3 hours or overnight with good tolerance.
Infusions and decoctions for the treatment of osteochondrosis at home
At home, chondrosis can be treated using herbal remedies. Usually, infusions and decoctions are provided for this purpose. Healing plants help improve microcirculation, strengthen the tendon ligament apparatus, stop the destruction of cartilage. They also relieve inflammation and normalize mineral metabolism in the body.
Methods of effective use of medicinal plants for osteochondrosis:
- Pour 0. 5 liters of boiling water with 40 g of dried horsetail leaves for 1 hour. After straining, drink 70 ml before meals for 3 weeks. A week later, treatment of osteochondrosis can be resumed.
- Take each of 25 g of chamomile flowers and mint, pour boiling water in a volume of 300 ml, keep in a water bath for 15 minutes. Apply 2 times a day, 100 ml. The treatment lasted for 3 weeks.
- Pour finely chopped parsley root (100 g) with one liter of water. Continue over low heat for about an hour. With osteochondrosis, drink one tablespoon 2 times a day for a month.
- Mix using the ingredients of lemon balm (15 grams), chopped orange peel (30 grams), pour hot water (0. 5 liters) for an hour. Then add a teaspoon of honey and 15 drops of valerian color. Drink 1 glass twice a day for at least a month.
Application for the treatment of osteochondrosis at home
This method of treatment with folk remedies is often used for osteochondrosis of the chest. The application has a disruptive analgesic effect, relieves inflammation, and improves local blood circulation.
Pepper plaster is used for pathology of any part of the spine, including for stage 2 osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine. The skin must be preserved with a solution containing alcohol and dried. The application is applied by capturing the entire affected area or small round pieces pasted on the most painful point near the spine. The patch is replaced after 48 hours.
Mustard plaster has a similar effect on cervical osteochondrosis. At home, simple procedures help reduce pain, improve cerebral blood flow and lymph circulation in the head and neck area.
Applications of dimethyl sulfoxide are often used. In order for the drug to have a positive effect, it must be used strictly according to the instructions: dissolve in boiled water in a ratio of 1: 3. The amount of solution obtained should be calculated only for one procedure. To increase the effectiveness of treatment, you can add niacin drugs, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics.
The treatment session for osteochondrosis lasts at least half an hour, with good tolerance, the application can be left overnight. Duration of therapy at least 15 procedures.
In the treatment of osteochondrosis, reflexology techniques are indicated. At home, a needle wearer with the author’s brand is used for this.
This device is used to exacerbate osteochondrosis and in the process of impotence. They reduce pain in the spine, have a harmonious effect on the body, improve the psychoemotional state of the patient.
The duration of the procedure and the frequency of use of the product for osteochondrosis should be agreed with the doctor. The parameters depend on age, the degree of destruction of the intervertebral disc.
Rub for the treatment of osteochondrosis at home
With osteochondrosis, agents are often used to rub the affected part of the neck or back. The following alcoholic solutions, ointments have a good effect at home:
- Take 25 g of lard, melt and mix with the contents of the same hop cones. Leave for a few hours. Heat a little, rub gently into the painful area, preferably at bedtime.
- Mix the chopped bay leaves with the chopped pine or spruce needles in a ratio of 1: 5. Add the butter to get the consistency of the ointment. Put in a cool place for a week. Use 1-2 times a day, excluding the possibility of hypothermia.
- Pour ground radish root with vodka in equal parts. Tincture can be applied after 5 days, rubbing into the most painful areas.
- Mix calendula leaves and flowers with equal amounts of alcohol and camphor. Leave in a dark place for 10 days. Shake well before use.
Folk remedies for chondrosis reduce muscle spasms and pain, normalize blood circulation, and relieve inflammation. To achieve a stable positive result, you need to repeat the treatment in consultation with your doctor.
Bath for the treatment of osteochondrosis at home
While treating buttocks at home, water treatment is effective. Warm sea salt baths are popular.
The addition of essential oils - lavender, valerian, laurel, pine - has a positive effect. Bathing relaxes the muscles, relieves pain and soothes the person.
The duration of the procedure for osteochondrosis is half an hour, you need to take a bath in a month. The frequency of sessions will be recommended by the doctor.
Exercise therapy
Physical therapy will help get rid of osteochondrosis at home.
Exercise has the following effects:
- strengthens the back muscles, which increases the tolerance of the spine to sudden movements, weight lifting, physical load;
- increased blood and lymph circulation to the paravertebral muscles and ligaments;
- cartilage and tendon tissue recovery.
Adequate complexes are selected by the physician depending on the spine affected by osteochondrosis and the general condition of the patient. Exercise therapy is prescribed at any stage of osteochondrosis. It is forbidden to choose your own training.
You should not be involved in medical gymnastics in the following cases:
- significant pain syndrome with increased osteochondrosis;
- pathological recovery in the form of intervertebral hernias, compressing nerve endings and ducts of the spinal cord and surrounding muscles;
- confirmed vertebral body instability;
- infectious diseases with fever;
- varicose hypertension with high blood pressure;
- oncological problems.
If you have a history of heart attack or stroke, you should not do physical exercise at home, as you need constant medical supervision.
Basic recommendations for exercising for osteochondrosis:
- daily class duration not more than 30 minutes;
- the minimum course lasts 90-100 days;
- classes are held in warm, ventilated and clean rooms;
- sharp movements and increased pain during gymnastics are excluded;
- the complex always begins with a warm -up, which prepares the muscles for the next load;
- increased frequency and smooth range of motion.
Diet
Often, the development of osteochondrosis is due to improper diet. A dietitian will help you organize it at home.
Therapeutic nutritional postulates for osteochondrosis:
- low calorie content;
- emphasis on dairy and plant foods;
- balance in the main food components, minerals, vitamins;
- products eaten boiled or steamed;
- restriction of salt and sugar, spices;
- breaking down food intake into small portions;
- early dinner - 3-4 hours before bedtime;
- drink at least 3 liters of clean water a day.
Permitted products include lean meats and fish, eggs, grains, herbs, vegetables, fruits, seafood, high quality light cheeses.
With osteochondrosis, you should limit the consumption of coffee, pastries, carbonated and alcoholic beverages, sweets, spicy, fatty and canned foods. Fatty meat broth, smoked meats, sausages are prohibited.
You should not use a dubious diet with the dominance of one or more products - meat, apples, kefir, rice. Fasting with osteochondrosis is contraindicated.
How not to be treated
Traditional recipes in the treatment of osteochondrosis are only part of the treatment strategy. Don’t just rely on the advice of healers and healers. The choice of folk remedies used at home should be agreed with the doctor after diagnosis. The drugs themselves are dangerous and can be harmful.
At home, only proven and safe recipes should be used. Patients should be aware that positive results are achieved only with continuous and long -term treatment.
During the treatment of osteochondrosis, it is necessary to avoid physical exertion, hypothermia and stress.
Traditional medicine in the treatment of osteochondrosis is an effective addition to medications, physiotherapy procedures, exercise therapy and diet. At home, it speeds up the onset of remission, restores the ability to work and normalizes the patient’s emotional tone.