Can degenerative spinal diseases be cured? Not many think about it, but everyone wants the symptoms to go away.
What to do if you are in pain: try all the methods one by one at home or see a doctor? The main treatment for osteochondrosis is to suppress pain and relieve inflammation in the area of the damaged spine, and then perform remedial measures. Depending on the cause of the osteochondrosis, treatment may include relieving vascular spasm, restoring nutrition to the intervertebral disc, removing curvature of the spine, and more. it may be time to remove the hernia.
There is no consensus among doctors on how to treat osteochondrosis. This is due to the complexity of the processes that take place on the vertebral structure. Just as it is impossible to “cure” the old age of the whole organism, so it is also impossible to “cure” the damaging process of the aging spine. But proper prevention will help stop the process of degeneration of the vertebrae and discs - osteochondrosis. Treatment includes not only helping with immediate needs - getting rid of unpleasant symptoms, but also forming a habit of caring for your spine. This should be kept in mind especially if you have a bad offspring.
How and how to treat osteochondrosis at home
Some people think that if the back hurts a little, then there is no need to go to the doctor, it is easier to do the treatment yourself. Before treating osteochondrosis, you just need to be checked! A thorough diagnosis of the spine can avoid major mistakes in treatment at home, which can lead to worsening of the condition (swollen joints, hernias).
What can we do on our own with an attack of osteochondrosis? If pain syndrome bothers you on a regular basis and you already know for sure what the cause is, then treating osteochondrosis at home becomes a habit. Compresses and ointments, massages, relaxation meditations, muscle strengthening are procedures that can be used at home.
Observe proper nutrition. Fat is needed to keep joints functioning, so butter is the best breakfast food. Protein is also important, but it is better to consume it not in the form of meat, but in the form of grains and legumes. These are all grains, peas, beans and peas. Adequate water is beneficial for blood vessels and metabolic processes in the body, so drink clean water (from a filter) between meals.
Treatment of osteochondrosis in people
By traditional medicine, we mean natural products, not medicines. Treatment of osteochondrosis with folk remedies is directed to relieve pain, local inflammation, "dissolve salt" in the joints.
- Blackcurrant leaves are an excellent diuretic and anti-inflammatory agent. Their infusion is useful for muscle and joint pain. Pour boiling water over a handful of raisin leaves and simmer in a water bath for 10 minutes. Drink half a glass 2-3 times a day.
- For headaches and neckaches, try carrot leaves. Pour boiling water over the pieces, apply warm to the neck, cover with plastic and a warm cloth. Keep up to 1 hour.
For back pain, you can rub carrot juice, you can mix it halfway with vodka. It is very important to cover the sore spot with a warm scarf and preferably of fur, and lie down for up to 1 hour. - Painful sensations relieved by burning food, red pepper, mustard, garlic mixed with lard 1: 2 are suitable for this purpose. Do not overdo it, with a strong burning sensation, immediately remove the compress.
Many people consider osteochondrosis as a disease associated with salt deposition, so the following products are useful to get rid of it.
- Pumpkin - promotes the elimination of chloride and cholesterol, because it contains a lot of pectin. Eat raw before meals, and drink pumpkin juice 15 minutes before meals.
- Celery - squeeze the juice from the whole plant (stems, leaves and roots) and drink 2 tablespoons each. 3 times a day. You can make compresses from celery "wring": grease the sore spot with vegetable oil, smear the cake, tie with a cotton cloth, and then a woolen cloth.
- Mix lingonberry leaves in a thermos with boiling water for at least 1 hour and drink a quarter glass of broth 4-5 times a day.
- Pour two tablespoons of birch with a glass of boiling water and steam in a "water bath" for 15 minutes, strain and drink cold in the morning and at lunch before meals.
Pay special attention when using traditional methods to treat osteochondrosis with herbs. Herbs contain many chemicals that, when combined with medications, can enhance their effects, or conversely, are inappropriate and harmful. Therefore, consult a doctor even if you use individual herbal ingredients.
Given that all diseases are caused by nerves, the treatment of osteochondrosis at home also involves the elimination of emotional stress, relieving stress.
The mechanism of this process is simple: under stress, our body prepares to repel an attack, this is biologically attached, which means the muscles are tense. The muscles in the neck and back are in a constant state of tension and begin to ache as a result of the cramps. But this is not so bad. On the other hand, blood flow and nutrient supply to the spinal structures are disrupted, they begin to deteriorate (damaged).
To clarify how to treat osteochondrosis, we recall once again that the main effort was aimed at reducing the process of destruction of vertebral structures. Our job is to slow it down or stop it. Then we turn to preventive measures, which are to strengthen the back muscles and develop spinal mobility.
Treatment of osteochondrosis at home by gymnastics
Everyone knows that keeping your joints moving requires an active lifestyle. But active sports are only useful for healthy people. When there is spinal dysfunction, then therapeutic training is indicated without a strong load.
Basic Principles:
The main thing when doing exercise is to release the load from the spine, so all the exercises are done while standing in a quadruple position or lying down. Efforts are made in two directions: exercises to relax the muscles and strengthen them.
In the event of worsening osteochondrosis, home treatment is contraindicated in any form, especially with the help of physical activity, as it is necessary to diagnose and find the cause of pain. Even during the remission period, exercises related to significant stretching of the back muscles are prohibited, such as tilting the trunk more than 20 degrees (they create unnecessary pressure on the discs, their injury is possible).
With the help of gymnastics, treatment of osteochondrosis at home is effective in the early stages of the disease. Gentle exercise ensures the safety of the spine. At the same time, they restore the microcirculation of blood flow, and, consequently, the nutrition of disc and vertebral tissues.
The safest and most beneficial activity is to hang on a horizontal bar. In this case, the spine is stretched, the intervertebral disc is released, and thus the nerve ducts and roots are pinched. You can make very small torso rotations while doing this, which increases the blood supply to the spine.
Home treatment requires constant effort. Gymnastics takes 10 to 30 minutes every day, only then can we talk about recovery.
Remedies for osteochondrosis
Before treating osteochondrosis with medications, it is best to see a specialist: a vertebrologist or a neurologist. Osteochondrosis is characterized by severe pain - the most important factor for the patient, causing many problems and interfering with work. Therefore, medications are primarily intended to relieve pain. When symptoms worsen, anti-inflammatory drugs are used in pills and injections. The so -called NSAIDs have analgesic effects.
Treatment of osteochondrosis with medication
Here are some popular anti-inflammatory drugs:
- injection, injection: Diclofenac, Meloxicam, Metamizole sodium. Tablets
- : Nimesulide, Ibuprofen, Celecoxib.
- ointment and gel: Diclofenac.
Keep in mind that self -medication is not effective. An integrated approach is needed, so a doctor’s consultation is essential!
Doctors may prescribe additional medications, for example, to prevent side effects or to enhance the action of basic medications, antioxidants and vitamin complexes. Sometimes sedatives are prescribed to relieve neurological disorders that are one of the causes of spinal diseases.
Muscle relaxants are used - drugs to relieve muscle tone, relieve spasmodic tissue. They are an important part of the treatment of osteochondrosis, where muscle tension is characteristic and frequent.
Angioprotectors are mandatory - drugs that restore the work of blood vessels and blood flow.
Drug treatment of osteochondrosis is incomplete without chondoprotectors - drugs that restore cartilage tissue. However, its effectiveness is a controversial issue when it comes to the spine. Therefore, their application depends on your judgment.
Medicines that increase metabolism and vitamins are useful during this period, because fighting disease requires a lot of energy from the body. No need to support your immunity.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy also aims to relieve inflammation, edema, muscle tone, speed up tissue metabolism and normalize blood circulation. Treatment of osteochondrosis with physiotherapy involves procedures such as electrophoresis, magnetotherapy, mud therapy, bathing, acupuncture.
Osteochondrosis spa treatment
It is impossible to forget the fact that the treatment of osteochondrosis in sanatoriums is a popular service in any resort. All the same physiotherapy and massage treatments are offered. Sanatoriums are primarily intended for the prevention of this disease and strengthening the general well -being of patients.
You can choose your own way to treat osteochondrosis and see a doctor about its suitability.