Cervical osteochondrosis is the cause of acute pain, which is not well controlled with medication. The use of folk remedies allows you to get rid of the unpleasant symptoms of this disease and will not harm the body. They are used together with conservative therapy, physiotherapy, massage, as a complement and increase the chances of recovery.
Characteristics of an unconventional approach
Treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine with folk methods is carried out under the supervision of a specialist. The disease itself is considered dangerous, therefore, without qualified medical care, it progresses rapidly and leads to a number of complications. Doctors use an unconventional approach in case of detection of serious contraindications or acute intolerance to anti-inflammatory drugs. Thus, the main characteristics of the treatment are:
- The minimum number of side effects and availability for all segments of the population.
- The tested recipes contain only natural ingredients, which increases the safety of their use.
- High treatment efficacy with the correct approach.
- The possibility of combining traditional therapy, massage, physiotherapy, physiotherapy with the techniques of traditional medicine.
- Low probability of side effects, subject to the dose and duration of the course.
- Successful relief of inflammation and pain syndrome, elimination of muscle spasms, stabilization of the central nervous system.
- The ability to cook everything yourself with high-quality ingredients, the whole process is easy and requires no special knowledge or training.
- Treatment is done at home.
Traditional methods allow you to obtain a stable remission and stop the progression of the disease, increase immunity and improve the general condition of the patient. Due to the naturalness of the composition, there is a low probability of side effects or the development of complications.
The main methods and means of treatment
Cervical osteochondrosis is manifested by a number of unpleasant symptoms. Many patients complain of decreased vision or hearing, appearance of tinnitus, increased fatigue, muscle, toothache and headache pain, inability to perform simple exercises to the maximum due to stiffness. To combat them, a variety of methods and recipes of traditional medicine are used, namely:
- ointments,
- rubbing,
- tinctures,
- decoctions,
- compresses,
- Spa.
All proven recipe ingredients can be found at any pharmacy and are generally inexpensive. This applies not only to herbal preparations, but also to beekeeping products (bee venom, propolis, bee bread), snake venom, aromatic oils, and others.
The compresses can be applied for several hours or overnight, depending on the chosen substance.
The best compresses for neck pain
Treatment of cervical chondrosis with folk remedies is better to start with the use of different types of rubs and compresses. Local exposure will warm the area, reduce the manifestation of pain, improve blood circulation, and relieve inflammation. Do the procedure several times a day, usually no more than five. In this case, the specified exposure time should not be exceeded. The best compress recipes are:
- It is necessary to find fresh horseradish leaves, pour boiling water over them. After the solution has cooled slightly and infused, a gauze pad is moistened and applied to the sore spot. It is better to do all this not at night. Thanks to special components, such an effect well relieves pain.
- Take fresh cottage cheese, knead it well and add a little vinegar. The resulting mass is applied evenly to the neck area. On top of the compress you need to put on a scarf or put a warm cloth. All of this is kept for at least 12 hours, which is why it is often recommended to do it at night.
- The common turpentine has proven its effectiveness in the fight against cervical osteochondrosis. Water is added to 200 g of rye flour and a hard cake is made. It is infused for two days, after which turpentine is applied to the sore, covered with mass and wrapped in a scarf. While the discomfort is bearable, all this must be retained, then removed, the place is rinsed with warm water.
- Effectively relieve inflammation and pain with honey and potatoes. To do this, the peeled tubers are rubbed on a coarse grater, mixed in half with a natural beekeeping product, and all this is applied to the sore. On top of this, put paper and a clean rag. Hold for 2 hours, then rinse with water and pat dry. Rub fir oil on the skin.
Eggs, vodka, aloe juice with honey, garlic, and kerosene are also used as the main ingredients in compresses for osteochondrosis. With some products, it is especially important to observe the dose and duration of exposure, as if used carelessly, they can cause burns.
Rub the neck with osteochondrosis.
Alternative treatment methods also suggest rubbing well together with compresses. They can be made up of a wide variety of components to treat pain, pinching, or other pathological conditions in the neck. The following recipes are very popular for this:
- Take half a package of natural butter (72%), mix with a tablespoon of flour, beaten egg and 25 g of vinegar. The mixture should be of a uniform consistency, after which it is sent to a dark place for infusion. The resulting composition is washed off the painful area, covered with a film for a couple of hours, and then washed off with warm water.
- Grated radish is rubbed on a coarse grater, in the end you should get about half a glass. Vodka and honey are added in the same amount, ordinary salt is added to them, 2 tablespoons are enough. After obtaining a homogeneous mass, the composition can be used as semolina. The mixture perfectly warms up and relieves painful sensations.
- For severe pain, it is good to use a mixture of ethanol, iodine, and camphor alcohol. They are mixed in a ratio of 300 ml: 10 ml: 10 ml, respectively. To the resulting composition, 10 analgin tablets are added in crushed form.
If there is a cut or open wound at the rubbing site, they cannot be used. It is better to use compresses or other proven techniques. It is also unacceptable to apply them in the presence of chronic skin pathologies, the exacerbation of which can provoke such treatment.
Popular ointments
It is impossible to cure osteochondrosis only with ointments, but they are an important component of complex therapy. Different formulations can anesthetize the problem area, relieve inflammation and improve the general condition. The following proven recipes are very popular:
- Take half a packet of high-quality butter (you can replace it with pork fat), add mint herb, coriander fruits, and birch buds. Apply the resulting ointment to the problem area 23 times a day.
- Add St. John's wort, mountain snake root, birch buds to a little or fat. Insist a little on the resulting mixture and use it only as directed.
- Take marigold flowers, peppermint grass, hop seeds, meadowsweet flowers, eucalyptus leaves and mix it all with fat. Apply the resulting composition on the sore area.
- Take 6 large bay leaves, mix with juniper needles (about 1 tsp), add 70 g of butter. Blend the mixture well, preferably in a blender, until a homogeneous consistency is obtained and rub into a sore area. The composition perfectly relieves pain and calms the affected area.
The ointments can also be used as compresses with a tissue on them. It is important to fix everything tightly with a bandage, and so that the fabric does not absorb the mixture, they put a plastic wrap on it.
Useful plant decoctions.
Traditional medicine offers not only a local effect on neck pain, but also the intake of many home remedies orally. If ointments, compresses and rubs help to locally solve the problem of inflammation and pain, decoctions, infusions perfectly stimulate the immune system and improve metabolism from the inside.
The most popular recipes are:
- Take about 400g of peeled blueberries and garlic cloves, a little of medium is enough. Grind them well or chop them finely, leave them in a clean container for a day. After that, add 800 g of honey to the composition, mix to a homogeneous consistency. The drug is applied in a teaspoon 3 times a day.
- Take the sunflower root (finding it out of season is troublesome), rinse well and pat dry, chop. 150 g will be enough, which is added to 3 liters of water. All this is set on fire and brought to a boil. The resulting broth is infused for two days, after which it is taken in a tablespoon 30 minutes before meals. It is advisable to prepare a new portion of the drug in advance so as not to interrupt the course.
- Take 250 g of peeled needles, pour a liter of water. We put all this on the fire and cook for half an hour. Clean the resulting broth from the branches and divide into equal parts so that 6 portions are formed, which should be drunk within three days at 8-12 hour intervals.
- Dandelion root (about 15 g) is cleaned of dirt, the shoots are dried and poured with half a liter of boiling water. The resulting solution is infused for an hour, after which it is filtered and taken in a tablespoon before meals.
Such decoctions remove salts from the body well, it is easy to understand from the changing color of urine. At the beginning of the process, it turns almost orange, after which it becomes more transparent, as soon as all the harmful components have left the body. But it should not be forgotten that during the treatment period, spicy and salty foods are strictly prohibited.
Decoctions work well with other, more conservative methods and help the body fight disease. Healing herbs such as burdock, wheatgrass, yarn, violet, and plants are also used.
Healing baths
With cervical osteochondrosis, warm water, to which various components have been added, well relieves tension, pain and spasms. The procedure is carried out with a temperature in the range of 37 to 39 ° С; a higher rise in the thermometer is unacceptable. It should be remembered that this is a medical procedure, so it is important not to overdo it. As a useful supplement, you can use:
- birch leaves,
- horse chestnut,
- chamomile,
- bischofita,
- branches of needles.
The residence time in the water is 10-20 minutes, even if the procedure is carried out for preventive purposes. Due to the optimal temperature and the presence of phytocomponents in the water, muscle tissue relaxes, inflammation decreases, and pain is practically not felt. Such baths are also useful for dizziness, frequent pain and to elevate the mood, improving the psycho-emotional state.
Herbal teas
You can check the effectiveness of this or that remedy by examining the reviews of other patients with a similar ailment. Usually patients share recipes, whose remedies helped best, which turned out to be completely ineffective. One of the most popular treatments is herbal teas. The following rates are used in the fight against osteochondrosis:
- Calendula + chamomile + strawberry + birch leaf + St. John's wort.
- Licorice root + yarrow + mint + calendula.
- Cranberry + thyme + banana + lemon balm + rosehip + sable.
- Nettle + chamomile + dried flowers + calendula + dandelion.
- Strawberry + motherwort + pine buds + linden blossoms + lavender.
Herbal preparations can be independently selected, assembled from different plants, or you can buy ready-made collections.
Such rates are sold in pharmacies or phytostores, and usually when brewing beer, it is not necessary to select the dosage yourself, it is shown on the package. In most cases, a 350g teaspoon of boiling water is sufficient. Drink the drink without adding sugar. Harvests are especially effective in the early stage of the disease.
Other treatments
Traditional medicine uses a variety of ways to combat pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. Not only food and herbs are used, but also dirt, paraffin, wax and other compounds. As practice shows, they also relieve pain well, remove inflammation, improve blood flow, and allow you to extend the period of remission.
Healing mud is used in various ways. Usually the procedures are carried out in a sanatorium or special medical offices. The exposure time is determined individually. The technique is also suitable for preventive purposes.
Mud treatment is also an unconventional way to treat osteochondrosis.
Possible mistakes
Folk methods, despite their safety and naturalness, can be harmful if used incorrectly. Treatment should be carried out under the strict supervision of specialists, since self-medication often leads to rapid progression of the pathology. To prevent this from happening, you must avoid the most common mistakes:
- The use of heating pads or hot compresses is not allowed in the acute phase. Temporary relief does not mean relief, as exposure to heat only leads to the spread of inflammation and aggravation of tissue damage.
- If the patient often has pressure spikes, baths and steam rooms are contraindicated for him with cervical osteochondrosis. Even people without hypertension cannot walk with them during the period of colds, when the body temperature is very high.
- Traditional medicine recipes that have been shown to be effective in excreting salts will not work with spinal proliferation.
- In the area of the pathological process, self-massage or other direct effects cannot be carried out, they will only worsen the state of health and lead to complications.
These are the most common mistakes made by patients who self-medicate at home or with traditional medicine recipes. Therefore, it is better to treat the pathology of the cervical vertebrae together with the attending physician.
How to prevent aggravation?
The fight against cervical osteochondrosis can last a long time, and the patient must comply not only with all the doctor's prescriptions, but also exclude all factors that provoke an exacerbation. You can protect yourself from spoilage in the following ways:
- In everyday life, it is necessary to avoid stress on the spine, not to make sharp head turns, squats, bends or rapid changes in posture.
- Dress warmly, according to the weather, to avoid hypothermia of the neck and shoulder girdle, always wear a scarf.
- Constantly perform the exercises provided in the physiotherapy exercises, do not miss classes, follow the technology and sequence of actions.
- If the professional activity is related to sitting in one position or in front of the computer, then every 1. 5 hours you need to take a short rest and a simple warm-up to restore blood circulation in the neck.
- Reject alcohol and smoking, as they reduce the body's defenses, cause complications and deterioration.
- Treat acute respiratory diseases and viruses in time, follow all the doctor's prescriptions.
- Control body weight, exclude unhealthy foods and overeat at night.
- Refuse hot baths or baths.
- Buy a high-quality orthopedic mattress with a sufficient degree of firmness.
And also, patients need to visit a massage therapist for a treatment in the neck area, it is usually prescribed for 10 days. It is equally important to refuse to carry weights, no more than 5 kg in one hand, otherwise there is a risk of causing deformation processes in the spine.
Cervical osteochondrosis is the destruction of cartilage tissue, which carries a number of unpleasant consequences. If you don't start the fight on time, nerve endings are pinched, blood vessels are squeezed, and performance is reduced. It is possible to treat the pathology not only with drugs, but also with folk remedies. For this, the most effective methods and recipes are selected that are safe and will not cause an allergic reaction.