Can degenerative spinal disease be treated? Few people think about it, but everyone wants to relieve symptoms.
What to do if you have pain: try all methods at home one by one or see a doctor? The main treatment for osteochondrosis is to prevent pain and eliminate inflammation in the damaged area of the spine, and then take remedial action. Depending on the causes of osteochondrosis, treatment can eliminate vascular spasms, restore nutrition in the intervertebral discs, eliminate spinal curvature, and so on. may consist of. 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 occurring in the vertebral structures. Just as it is not possible to "cure" the aging of the whole organism, it is also impossible to "cure" the destructive processes of the aging spine. But reasonable prevention will help stop the degradation of the vertebrae and discs - osteochondrosis. Treatment is only to help the urgent needs - to eliminate the unpleasant symptoms, as well as to form a habit of caring for the spine. This should be remembered, especially if you have an unpleasant inheritance.
How and why osteochondrosis is treated at home
Some people think that if you have a little back pain, you do not need to go to the doctor, it is easier to treat yourself. Osteochondrosis should simply be examined before treatment! A thorough diagnosis of the spine prevents gross errors in treatment at home and can lead to worsening of the condition (swelling of the joints, hernia).
What can we do alone with an osteochondrosis attack? If pain syndrome bothers you from time to time and you know exactly what is causing it, home treatment for osteochondrosis has become a habit. Compresses and ointments, massage, relaxation meditations, muscle strengthening are procedures that can be used at home.
Pay special attention to proper nutrition. Oils are needed to keep the joints working, so the best breakfast oil. Protein is also vital, but it is better to consume them in the form of grains and legumes, rather than meat. All of these are grains, peas, beans and nuts. Adequate water is good for blood vessels and metabolic processes in the body, so it is necessary to drink clean water (from a filter) between meals.
Treatment of osteochondrosis in humans
Folk remedies do not mean medicines, but natural products. Treatment of osteochondrosis with folk remedies is aimed at relieving pain, local inflammation, "dissolving salts" in the joints.
- Black currant 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 currant leaves and cook for 10 minutes in a water bath. Drink half a glass 2-3 times a day.
- Try horseradish leaves for headaches and neck pain. Pour boiling water over the sheet, apply a warm to your neck, cover with plastic and a warm cloth. Keep up to 1 hour.
For back pain, you can rub horseradish juice and mix it with vodka in half. It is important to cover the wound with a warm, preferably woolen scarf and lie down for up to 1 hour. - Painful burning foods, red pepper, mustard, garlic mixed 1: 2 with lard are suitable for this purpose. Do not burn the power, immediately remove the compress with a strong burning sensation.
Many people consider osteochondrosis as a disease associated with the deposition of salts, so the following products are useful to clean them.
- Pumpkin - because of its high content of pectin, promotes the elimination of chlorides and cholesterol. Eat raw before meals and for 15 minutes before eating pumpkin juice.
- Celery - Squeeze the juice from the whole plant (stem, leaves and roots) and take 2 tablespoons each. 3 times a day. You can make a compress by "squeezing" the celery: lubricate the wound with vegetable oil, apply the cake, cover with a cotton cloth and then a woolen cloth.
- Cook lingonberry leaves in a thermos with boiling water for at least 1 hour and take a quarter of a 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 cool in the morning and before lunch.
Pay special attention when using traditional herbal treatments for osteochondrosis. Plants contain many chemicals that can increase their effectiveness when combined with drugs, or vice versa, which are incompatible and harmful. Therefore, even if you use individual herbs, consult your doctor.
Remembering that all diseases are caused by nerves, home treatment of osteochondrosis also includes the elimination of emotional stress, stress relief.
The mechanism of this process is simple: under stress, our body prepares to repel an attack, which is biologically specific, ie the muscles are tense. The muscles in the neck and back are in a state of constant tension and ache due to spasm. But this is not so bad. In turn, the blood flow and food supply to the spinal structures are disrupted, they begin to break down (break down).
To fully clarify how osteochondrosis is treated, we recall that the main efforts were aimed at reducing the processes of destruction of vertebral structures. Our task is to slow them down or stop them. Then we turn to protective measures, ie strengthening the back muscles and the development of lumbar mobility.
Home treatment of osteochondrosis with gymnastics
Everyone knows that moving your joints requires an active lifestyle. But active sports are useful only for healthy people. In the presence of spinal insufficiency, therapeutic exercises without a strong load are indicated.
Basic Principles:
The main thing when exercising is to take the load off the spine, so all exercises are performed while standing on all fours or lying down. Efforts are made in two directions: exercises to relax and strengthen muscles.
In case of exacerbation of osteochondrosis, home treatment is contraindicated in any form, especially with the help of physical activity, because it is necessary to diagnose and find the cause of pain. Even in remission, movements involving significant stretching of the lumbar muscles, such as bending the torso more than 20 degrees, are prohibited (creating unnecessary pressure on the discs, which can be damaged).
Treatment of osteochondrosis at home with the help of gymnastics is effective in the early stages of the disease. Gentle exercises guarantee the safety of the spine. At the same time, they restore the microcirculation of blood flow and, consequently, the nutrition of the tissues of the discs and vertebrae.
The safest and most useful activity is to hang on a horizontal bar. In this position, the spine stretches, the intervertebral discs are released, and with them the veins and compressed nerve roots. In doing so, you can make very small turns of the body, which improves the blood supply to the spine.
Home treatment is a continuous effort. Gymnastics takes 10-30 minutes a day, only then we can talk about recovery.
Medication for osteochondrosis
Before treating osteochondrosis with drugs, it is better to consult a specialist: a vertebrologist or a neurologist. Osteochondrosis is characterized by severe pain - the most important factor for patients, causing many problems and disrupting work. Therefore, the drugs are primarily intended to relieve pain. When symptoms worsen, anti-inflammatory drugs are used in pills and injections. The so-called NSAIDs have an analgesic effect.
Drug treatment of osteochondrosis
Some popular anti-inflammatory drugs:
- injections, injections: Diclofenac, Meloxicam, Metamizole sodium.
- tablets: Nimesulide, Ibuprofen, Celecoxib.
- ointments and gels: Diclofenac.
We must not forget that only one drug is not effective. An integrated approach is needed, so it is important to consult a doctor!
Your doctor may prescribe additional effects, such as to prevent side effects or to increase the effects of essential medications, antioxidants, and vitamin complexes. Sometimes sedatives are prescribed to treat neurological diseases that are one of the causes of spinal disease.
Muscle relaxants are used - drugs to relieve muscle tone, relax spasmodic tissues. Muscle tension is a characteristic and frequent part of the treatment of osteochondrosis.
Angioprotectors are mandatory - drugs that restore the function of blood vessels and blood flow.
Drug treatment of osteochondrosis is completed without chondoprotectors - drugs that restore cartilage tissue. But when it comes to the spine, their effectiveness is debatable. Therefore, their application depends on your thoughts.
Medications that improve metabolism and vitamins are useful during this period, because the fight against any disease requires a lot of energy from the body. Supporting your immunity is no longer possible.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy also aims to eliminate inflammation, edema, muscle tone, accelerate tissue metabolism and normalize blood circulation. Treatment of osteochondrosis with physiotherapy includes procedures such as electrophoresis, magnetotherapy, mud therapy, baths, acupuncture.
Spa treatment of osteochondrosis
It is impossible to miss such a fact, because the treatment of osteochondrosis in a sanatorium is a popular service in any resort. All are offered the same physiotherapy and massage. Sanatoriums are primarily designed to prevent this disease and improve the overall well-being of the patient.
You can choose your own way for the treatment of osteochondrosis and consult your doctor about its suitability.