Arthrosis of the hip joint is a progressive dystrophic-degenerative disease. It often develops in old age, when provoking factors occur - infectious, non-inflammatory joint diseases, injuries, genetic predisposition, curvature of the spine.
Coxarthrosis is another name for arthrosis of the hip joint, the treatment of which is very complicated and long. The main symptom of the disease is pain, restriction of movement, shortening of the diseased limb and atrophy of the femur muscles are observed in the later stages.
The disease begins with changes in the characteristics of the synovial fluid in the joint, it becomes thick and viscous. It does not lubricate the cartilages enough, does not absorb a normal amount of fluid and dries out. Over time, it thins, collapses, because without lubrication it cannot withstand the increased friction during movement. Bones are left unprotected by cartilage, exposed, the load on them increases and their deformation occurs. For this reason, arthrosis of the hip joint is called deformation. In addition to these changes, blood circulation is disturbed, the muscles around the joint receive less blood, their metabolism is disturbed, and their atrophy occurs.
Degrees and symptoms of damage
Experts distinguish three types of lesions in arthrosis of the hip joint. All differ in the level of pain, muscle atrophy, cartilage destruction. The first two degrees correspond to drugs and complex therapy, and the third is subject to surgical treatment.
Arthritis cannot be completely cured, but by implementing certain measures, it can be stopped and its development significantly slowed down.
This is a very useful home remedy strongly recommended by doctors themselves. The fact is that non-steroidal drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation in arthrosis of the hip joint. With long-term treatment, they are quite harmful to the body, they can have a negative effect. Therefore, it is desirable to replace them with traditional medical methods.
One of the symptoms of arthrosis of the hip joint is pain. It is expressed a little at the initial stage. Appears with heavy loads, heavy lifting, long walking or sitting. Sometimes it can feel like a change in weather. In the later stages of development, it manifests itself after stress and at rest, prevents sleep, relaxes and creates constant discomfort.
Home remedies
With arthrosis of the hip joint, it is desirable to combine all home remedies and folk remedies with drug treatment. As a rule, along with it, special gymnastics is prescribed, which cannot be canceled in any way. Treatment is aimed at restoring the quality of joint fluid and cartilage, joint mobility.
Jellied cattle nails
Changes in intra-articular fluid are associated with improper collagen production. Collagen supplements can be added to the diet with arthrosis. Folk remedies offer collagen-rich jelly beef cartilage. For this, take 500-700 grams from the joints of the front nails, soak them well and cook them for at least 3-5 hours on low heat. During this time, the bones will boil well, they should be removed and the broth should be allowed to harden. Such aspic should be used twice a week and for long-term treatment at least 1 year.
Jelly in various forms
Gelatin is a product derived from animal cartilage and bones, so it can be an excellent source of collagen. It is necessary to use edible gelatin without dye, add milk or fresh juices to it. It is also recommended to take it regularly.
Compresses
- Folk medicine recommends applying fresh cabbage leaves with honey to relieve pain and joints. Spread the affected joint area with honey and apply a fresh liter of cabbage. Put gauze on top and wrap it with something warm, leave it overnight.
- For treatment, you can prepare a composition that is rubbed at night. Mix 100 grams of mustard powder with 200 grams of sea salt and pour 30 grams of purified kerosene. The course of treatment is 2 weeks.
- Mix honey and grated radish evenly, add fortified red wine and salt in the ratio of 1: 1: 0, 5: 0, 25. Melt the honey in a water bath and add the remaining ingredients to it. Cool and use for compresses. The course of treatment is one month.
- To quickly relieve pain, you can use a simple ointment: mix evenly crushed horseradish root with petroleum jelly, rub it on painful places. It's easy enough to cook at home, so you can cook it fresh every time.
herbal medicine
- Burdock root helps very well with arthrosis of the hip joint. The dry powder is evenly mixed with honey and taken several times a day. You can make an alcohol-based tincture for rubbing.
- Take 0. 5 teaspoons of willow or birch bark powder several times a day.
- A string of home remedies is an excellent tool for normalizing metabolism. Pour two tablespoons into a glass of boiling water and strain. Take 2 tablespoons three times a day for a month. l. You can enhance the effect of baths by adding a decoction of rope. As it contains tannins and manganese, it will improve blood circulation in the joint.
- Teas from oregano, rose hips, lingonberries, thyme are useful for arthrosis.
- Folk medicine recommends preparing an effective composition for oral administration. Take three lemons, 250 grams of celery root and 120 grams of garlic. Pour boiling water into a three-liter jar and pour, insist overnight. Take about 70 g in the morning on an empty stomach and 30 minutes before meals. The course of treatment is three months. A 3-liter jar is enough for a month.