How to treat osteochondrosis of the cervical spine with folk remedies

Compresses, ointments and herbal decoctions can significantly improve the condition of mild and moderate osteochondrosis, sometimes completely replacing drugs. But all manipulations should be carried out only after consulting a doctor. After all, help with an acute illness is more necessary than conventional folk remedies.

The benefits of herbal compresses

The compresses have a local effect on the neck, relaxing tight muscles and reducing pain caused by pinched nerves. But it is necessary to know exactly the cause of the unpleasant sensations, because for some diseases you can not use heated dressings.

The following plants are suitable for symptomatic treatment:

1. Burdock leaves, ground into a porridge, pour a glass of boiling water and leave for half an hour. After that, filter the solution and moisten it with a cloth, which should be applied to the neck. It is best to provide an extra layer of thick fabric to help keep the dressing warm.
2. Horseradish- ideal for warming compresses, but can burn the skin. Therefore, the leaves of the plant are used, they should be scalded with boiling water and spread until soft. After that, apply on the cervical spine and cover with a dense cloth. This method can not be used for more than a week, then take a break for 3-4 days.

Consider a recipe for compresses that should be applied in a course to reduce pain and inflammation. To cook you will need:

• 0, 1 l of honey;
• 0, 2 l of 40% medical alcohol, or vodka;
• 0. 05 ml of juice from aloe leaves (60-70 grams of leaves);
• 0. 05 l of camphor alcohol;
• 0. 05 kg of ground mustard;
• 3 eggs (squirrels).

Mustard is dissolved in 50 ml of camphor and 50 ml of ethyl alcohol. After that, the whites are separated from the yolks and whipped into a soft mass. Next, pour the protein into the mustard solution and mix thoroughly, then seal the container tightly. In another container, mix the rest of the ingredients until well blended together with the cork. Place both bowls in a dark, cool place for 12 hours.

It takes 12 days to apply such treatment with folk remedies for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, alternating compresses of the first and second mass, for three days. It should be applied to the skin without sores twice a day.

Friction application

For the manufacture of friction, you can use any means that do not harm the skin. Most often, these ointments are designed to warm the tissues. Such treatment with folk remedies for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine can improve blood circulation.

Rubbing recipes:

1. Add ethyl and camphor alcohol and mustard equal to two yolks. Mix the mass well and lightly beat, then pour into a bottle with a tight fitting lid. Rub before going to bed, using so much that it is absorbed. After completing the game, you need to take a break for a week.
2. Grind the fresh ginger root and garlic, add the hot butter oatmeal and mix well. Apply anytime, but best not to use if you have to leave the house. Sometimes the oil is replaced with medical petroleum jelly.

It is important not only to properly prepare the funds and monitor their safety, but also to rub your neck so as not to increase the pain. Therefore, you need to master the technique of self-massage for osteochondrosis.

Can the plants be taken internally?

Osteochondrosis is an internal disease, and for its treatment it is better to use an integrated approach that absorbs useful substances from the inside. To do this, you can use:

1. A mixture of garlic and lemon- Grind 300 grams of lemons (first remove the seeds, but leaving the zest) and add 4 heads (no cloves) of crushed garlic to the mass. Mix the porridge and cover with lukewarm water (1. 5 l), leaving it overnight in a tightly closed saucepan. Consume 100 ml of the solution in the morning on an empty stomach.
2. Mixture of aloe and radish- prepare the juice by choosing the proportions of the ingredients to taste. Drink 200 ml in the evening and in order not to stop drinking because of the unpleasant taste, you need to add a teaspoon of honey, which is also useful for osteochondrosis.
3. Pine budsMix 2 to 1 with sugar and place in a dark, cool place until the mixture turns brown. Eat 1 tsp. before each meal.

Before taking different infusions, you need to find out whether their components are not dangerous for internal diseases.

Correct conditions at the time of treatment

It is impossible to feel good with osteochondrosis if the cause of its occurrence is not eliminated. Treatment with folk remedies for cervical osteochondrosis can only reduce pain and stimulate regeneration of the body, but efforts are needed to help the neck recover.

Be careful :

1. In the workplace - most often neck problems are the result of poor body position, when the lower back is not properly arched. To compensate for this, the cervical spine is also curved. This creates a load on both parts of the spine, so you can't skimp on the layout of the work area.
2. It is important for drivers to properly adjust the position of the seat so that the back muscles are relaxed while driving. Often times when novice motorists use a car or that vehicle is driven by multiple drivers, people neglect to adjust the space if they have to make short trips. This is not true not only because of the increased risk of injury in an accident, but also because of the increased load on all parts of the spine.
3. Increased physical activity - lack of movement causes blood vessels to compress, causing cells to malnourish, causing pain in the intervertebral discs. For office workers, get up and do a little warm-up at least once every 40 minutes. This will relax the muscles and restore blood circulation, which leads to better health and increased productivity.

Results

The more points we observe, the better the muscles of the back and neck will be restored, which will allow the spine to occupy an anatomically correct position. As a result, the intervertebral discs will suffer less from stress, the symptoms of osteochondrosis will decrease.