How to treat osteochondrosis of the cervical spine with folk remedies

Herbal compresses, ointments and decoctions can significantly improve the condition with mild and moderate osteochondrosis, sometimes completely replacing medications. But all manipulations should be carried out only after consulting a doctor. After all, help is needed with a disease in an acute stage more significant than conventional folk remedies.

The benefits of herbal compresses

Wraps have a local effect on the neck, relax tense muscles and reduce pain caused by pinched nerves. But it is necessary to know exactly the cause of the unpleasant sensations, because for some diseases it is not possible to use heating bandages.

The following plants are suitable for symptomatic treatment:

1. burdock leaves, ground into a gruel, pour a glass of boiling water and leave for half an hour. After that, strain the solution and moisten it with a rag, which should be applied to the neck. It is best to provide an extra layer of thick cloth to help keep the dressing warm.
2. Horseradish- great for warming compresses, but can burn skin. Therefore, the leaves of the plant are used, they need to be blanched with boiling water and rolled up until soft. Next, apply to the cervical spine and cover with a dense cloth. This method can be used no more than a week, so take a break for 3-4 days.

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

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

The mustard is dissolved in 50 ml of camphor and 50 ml of ethyl alcohol. Next, the egg whites are separated from the yolks and whipped into a fluffy mass. Next, pour the proteins into the mustard solution and mix thoroughly, then close the container tightly. In another container, mix the remaining ingredients until you get a homogeneous consistency and the cork too. Put both bowls in a cool dark place for 12 hours.

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

Rubbing application

For the manufacture of rubbing, any means that does not harm the skin can be used. Most often, such ointments are designed to warm tissues. Such treatment with folk remedies for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine can improve blood flow.

Recipes for scrubbing:

1. Add the ethyl and camphor alcohol and the mustard in equal parts to two egg yolks. Mix the mass well and beat lightly, then pour into a bottle with an airtight lid. Scrub before going to bed, using so much of it that it absorbs. After completing the portion, you need to take a week break.
2. Grind the fresh ginger root and garlic, add the gruel to the hot butter and mix thoroughly. Apply at any time, but it is 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 the neck so as not to cause an increase in pain. Therefore, it is necessary 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 (removing the seeds first, but leaving the rind) and add 4 heads (not cloves) of crushed garlic to the mass. Mix the gruel and cover with warm water (1. 5 l), leaving overnight in a tightly closed saucepan. Consume 100ml of solution in the morning on an empty stomach.
2. Aloe and radish blend- prepare the juice, choosing the proportions of the ingredients to taste. Drink 200 ml at night and in order not to stop drinking due to the unpleasant taste, you need to add a teaspoon of honey, which is also useful for osteochondrosis.
3. pine budsMix 2 to 1 with the sugar and place in a cool, dark place until the mixture turns brown. Eat 1 tsp. before each meal.

Before taking several infusions, it is necessary to find out whether their components are not dangerous for internal diseases.

Conditions correct at the time of treatment

It is impossible to feel good with osteochondrosis if the cause of its appearance is not eliminated. Folk remedy treatment for cervical osteochondrosis can only reduce pain and stimulate the body to regenerate, but efforts are needed to help the neck recover.

Attention should be paid:

1. In the workplace: Most of the time neck problems are the result of poor body position, when the lower back is not arched properly. 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 organizing the work area.
2. It is important for drivers to correctly adjust the seat position so that the back muscles are relaxed while driving. Often when novice motorists use a car or this vehicle is driven by multiple drivers, people neglect to adjust the space if they need to take short trips. This is not only true of the increased risk of injury in an accident, but also of the increased load on all parts of the spine.
3. Increased physical activity: Lack of movement leads to squeezing of blood vessels, which causes malnutrition of cells, which causes the intervertebral discs to suffer. For office workers, get up and do a short 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.

Result

The more points are observed, the better the back and neck muscles will be restored, which will allow the spine to occupy an anatomically correct position. Because of this, the intervertebral discs will suffer less from stress, the symptoms of osteochondrosis will decrease.