Cervical osteocondrosis (Shokh) occurs in degenerative changes in the spine. Before treatment, the patient should undergo a detailed diagnosis. A good result can only be achieved with complex therapy. If the violations are small, it is possible to carry out the treatment at home.
What is the danger of a Shok?
The disease of the cervical vertebrae causes pain, creaking in the joints, numbness of the hands and compromised coordination. Initially, a decrease in the sensitivity of the upper limbs is observed. 
Against the background of pathological changes, a series of syndromes arise:
- root;
- vertebral artery;
- irritative reflex;
- cardiac.
If the treatment does not start over time, a violation of large vessels occurs, which leads to problems with brain nutrition.
As a result of the lack of normal brain circulation, numerous irreversible changes arise.
With the vertebral artery syndrome, the patient has a morning headache. It can be pulsating and growing. Sometimes the pain gives the eyes. Tablets do not help to remove the acute attack of migraines.
Symptoms of the disease
Osteocondrosis has pronounced symptoms. Often in patients the following signs are observed:
- weakness of the hands;
- Crunch and joint pain during movements;
- general weakness and fatigue;
- neck and neck pain;
- decrease in visual acuity and hearing;
- Numbness of the language.
One of the most common characteristics are dizziness.It can be accompanied by a sound in the ears and disorientation.
Signs of exacerbation of the Condro
Intervertebral discs gradually become thinner. This leads to an exacerbation of the disease. Against the background of these changes, constant acute pains are observed. Their intensity increases with the inclination and the curves of the head. Pain can spread on arms and shoulders. During the exacerbation, the tension in the neck muscles increases.
What can you do at home?
The treatment of the osteocondrosis of the cervical column at home can only be carried out after consulting a doctor. A good effect is given by therapeutic gymnastics, the car -massage and the use of special masseurs. The intake of drugs should only be a purpose specialist.
Therapeutic gymnastics
Therapeutic gymnastics is an important component overall treatment of osteochondosis. During training, it is forbidden to do acute idiots, as they can cause dizziness. It is necessary to gradually increase the width.
It is important to observe a calm rhythm of breathing. During the execution of exercises, the patient should not feel pain or serious discomfort.
Exercises
Initially, a doctor or coach should familiarize the patient with a series of exercises. After 3-4 training lessons can be performed at home.
Effective exercises:
- deep inclinations of the head;
- clockwise rotation and against it;
- circular movements of the hands;
- Raping his head back.
All effective exercises for the treatment of cervical osteocondrosis are as simple as possible. They can be performed at home or even at work. This series of exercises is also suitable for the prevention of the disease.
Car -massage
The car -massage will help to relieve tension from the muscles and improve the patient's general well -being. The benefits of manual influence:
- improvement of blood circulation;
- Prevention of the deposit of salts due to the soft pressure on the neck area;
- Activation of tissue nutrition with useful substances and oxygen;
- decrease in pain;
- improvement of metabolic processes in the fabrics of the cervical area;
- Decrease in blood pressure.
Before starting the car -massage, the patient must study the basic techniques and the exposure points that must be massaged. All movements should be soft and clean.
Rules for the procedure:
- The massage can only be performed with the fingers;
- The impact should be as delicate as possible;
- The strong pressure is excluded;
- Movements should be pressure without pressure.
The massage should be performed with caressing, kneading and rubbing. The muscles of the rear and side surface of the neck and the occipital area are processed. Car algorithm -Massage:
- Starting position: seat, one leg can be put on the other knee. The elbow should be in such a position that the hand reaches the back of the neck.
- The fingers of the opposite hand must reach the back of the head.
- You should start with a slight caressing, rubbing and then proceed to knead the muscles.
- The procedure ends with caressing.
The duration of a session is 8-10 minutes. This procedure should not cause pain.
Drug therapy
The doctor is prescribed by the doctor. The car -mediation can be dangerous. The effect of taking drugs:
- removal of pain;
- restoration of normal blood circulation;
- Regeneration of cartilage and bone tissue;
- Improve metabolic processes.
Before using the drug, it is necessary to make sure that there are no allergic reactions. The following groups of drugs are prescribed for treatment:
- Non -pounded anti -inflammatory drugs. They relieve the inflammatory process and stop pain syndrome. These drugs can be both in the tablets and in the form of ointments and gel.
- Novocaine block. Delete the pain.
- Musorelassanti. Help to relieve muscle spasm.
- Steroid drugs. Introduced in the form of epidural and intramuscular injection.
To improve metabolic processes and strengthen the immune system, the reception of vitamins B12, B6 and B1 is prescribed. Medicines are prescribed for the treatment of 1-2 degrees of cervical osteochondrosis.
Massage
Masseurs help to relieve muscle spasm and activate blood circulation.It can be rollers, rugs and other different devices, for example mechanical and electrical masseurs. The use of a Tibetan applicator is often prescribed.
Tibetan applicator
The duration of the use of the Tibetan applicator and the number of procedures is determined individually, depending on the patient's condition. For pain in the thoracic and cervical region, it is recommended to use it 10-15 minutes 2-3 times a day.
During periods of exacerbation, the duration of the exposure must be reduced to 5-6 minutes, but at the same time the device must be used 4-6 times a day. If there are serious acute pains, it is necessary to consult a doctor for the safety of the use of the applicator.
The applicator is available in different forms:
- belt;
- rug;
- Solestte;
- roller.
To treat the Shok, a roller is used. This is a healing cushion on which plastic peaks are 2-5 mm long. The therapeutic effect of this applicator is explained by the effect on the biologically active points of the reflected areas. The peaks of the roller irritate the nerve endings. Due to this effect, the metabolic processes are accelerated and this activates the restoration of bones and cartilage.
Popular remedies and recipes
There are a large number of popular remedies for the treatment and prevention of osteochondosis. They will not help to completely eliminate the disease, but will improve the patient's condition. Before their use, you need to consult a doctor.
Ginger ointment
Ginger ointment warms up well and has an anesthetic effect. It will require 55 g of non -clean and grated equipment. To it are added 3 teeth to garlic and 30 g of butter.
The mass should have a homogeneous consistency. To make the smell of garlic not so intense, you should add a small amount of essential oil.
Mixture at the turn of the eggs
The egg mesh mixture is used for compresses. Initially, you have to mix:
- Chin egg squirrels - 3 pieces;
- mustard powder - 50 g;
- Diluted alcohol - 50 ml;
- Canzole alcohol - 50 ml.
The product must be applied 2 times a day in the areas concerned until it is completely dry. The therapeutic path lasts from 12 days to several months.
The decoction of the sunflower
The sunflower broth will help to get rid of stagnant salt in the joints. To prepare a popular remedy, the radical part of the plant is used. It must be washed, dried and chopped. For 150 g of plants, 2, 7 liters of water are used. The medicine must be boiled for half an hour.
This decoction will be sufficient for 2-3 days. It should be consumed 30 minutes before eating. The optimal therapeutic course is 30 days.
Coniferous decoction
To prepare such a tool It will require 1 cup of chopped fir needles or 2 glasses of pine needles.For this quantity of vegetable base, 250 ml of boiling water are taken. The product must be boiled for 20 minutes. After cooling, it must be strive.
To give taste, lemon juice or honey can be added to the drink. The medicine must be drunk during the day in 3 doses.
Compressed of honey
To prepare a compress of honey, you need honey, vodka and aloe juice. All components are taken in a proportion of 2: 3: 1. They must be mixed and insisted for 12 hours.
In the resulting solution, it is necessary to wet the napkin and attach it to the injury. The commitment can be removed when the napkin is completely dry. For greater effectiveness, this solution for compresses must be alternated with other compounds.
Herbal tea
Herbal teas can be used both for treatment and to prevent the development of degenerative changes in the spine. The most effective collection is tea to the monastery.
Main components:
- Yarrow - Removes toxins, eliminates the inflammatory process;
- The grass of San Giovanni - restore the joints and the cartilage tissue;
- wise - improvement of the metabolism and prevents dystrophic changes in the spine;
- Pine buds - Remove the inflammatory process and pain.
To prepare this tea, take 1 teaspoon. Collection of herbs and pour it with a glass of boiling water. The product should be infused within 10 minutes. It is recommended to take it 2-3 times a day. The therapeutic course is up to 4 weeks.
Prevention
The prevention of the development of cervical osteochondrosis should be complex. It is important to normalize the metabolism, the collection of cholesterol and excess salts. For this, it is recommended to take decoctions, infusions and bathrooms with medicinal herbs. Particular attention should be paid to physical activity. Physical education exercises can be performed for preventive purposes.
In what phase can I quickly treat the disease?
You can completely treat the disease only at the first stage. In this case, degenerative changes are insignificant and are well likely to correction. In advanced cases, it is quite difficult to completely eliminate the disease, since a significant destruction of the cartilage tissue is observed. With adequate treatment, it is possible to significantly improve the patient's condition, but not to completely cure it.
Nutrition
Proper nutrition carries out one of the key roles in the prevention of osteocondrosis.The following products should be present in the diet:
- chicken;
- cereals;
- walnuts;
- Black bread;
- Lactiero -Caseari products;
- green;
- vegetables;
- ASPIC.
For the diseases of the spine, there are no rigorous prohibitions on certain products. However, often cervical osteochondosis occurs against the background of obesity. Should be excluded from the diet or minimize the following products:
- white bread;
- fast food;
- fatty foods;
- condiments and spices;
- soda.
It is important to follow the method of consumption. A sufficient amount of fluid should enter the body. It is recommended to abandon alcohol, as it negatively affects the nervous system and metabolism. The ban is prohibited, as it contains a large amount of sugar.
It is recommended to drink 2-3 liters per day. The exact quantity of water is calculated individually depending on the body weight. It is better to drink clean and not carbonated water.
Recommendations of specialists
- Doctors recommend monitoring posture constantly.
- It is not advisable to sit motionless for more than 20 minutes. You should get up and knead as often as possible. The minimum duration of this recharge is 10 seconds.
- A gymnastic complex should be performed every morning. It will help to strengthen the whole body. For prevention, you should participate in various wellness sports training. It is important that the classes are regular.
- If necessary, the doctor may prescribe a special corset. This device will help reduce the load on the rear muscles, eliminate pain and improve posture. The corset will speed up the recovery process and avoid complications. The choice of the product should remain with the doctor. The first time it must be worn no more than 15 minutes, so the duration of wearing increases gradually to 6 hours a day.
Domestic therapy of cervical osteocondrosis can be effective if it is prescribed and controlled by a doctor. Treatment should be complete: physical exercises, taking drugs and use of masseurs. Popular therapy methods are not able to completely eliminate the disease, they only reduce the intensity of symptoms.