Can Degenerative Spine Be Cured? Few think about this, but everyone wants to relieve symptoms.
What to do if you have pain: try all the methods one at home or see a doctor? The main treatment for osteochondrosis is to block the pain and alleviate the inflammation at the site of the damaged area of the spine, and then implement remedial measures. Depending on the causes of osteochondrosis, treatment may include relieving vasospasm, restoring nutrition to the intervertebral discs, eliminating spinal curvature, and so on. Maybe you just need to visit a chiropractor and "put in place" the displaced vertebrae, or that. it may be time to remove the hernia.
There is no consensus among physicians on how to treat osteochondrosis. This is due to the complexity of the processes that occur in the structures of the vertebrae. Just as it is impossible to "cure" the old age of the whole body, so it is impossible to "cure" the destructive processes of an aging spine. But sensible prevention helps stop the process of breaking down vertebrae and plates - osteochondrosis. The treatment consists not only of helping with immediate needs - eliminating unpleasant symptoms, but also of developing a habit of caring for the spine. This is especially important if you have an unfavorable inheritance.
How and how to treat osteochondrosis at home
Some people think that if your back hurts a little, you don’t have to go to the doctor, it’s easier to self-heal. Only need to be examined before treating osteochondrosis! A thorough diagnosis of the spine avoids gross errors in home treatment that can lead to worsening of the condition (joint swelling, hernia).
What can we do on our own to attack osteochondrosis? If the pain syndrome interrupts you periodically and you already know for sure what the cause is, then treating osteochondrosis at home becomes a habit. Compresses and ointments, massages, relaxation meditations, muscle strengthening are procedures that can be applied at home.
Pay special attention to proper nutrition. Fats are needed to keep joints functioning, so butter is the best breakfast food. Protein is also vital, but it is better not to eat them in the form of meat but grains and legumes. These are all cereals, peas, beans and nuts. Adequate water is beneficial for the blood vessels and metabolic processes in the body, so drink clean water (from a filter) between meals.
Treatment of human osteochondrosis
By folk remedies we mean natural products, not medicines. Treatment of osteochondrosis with folk remedies is aimed at relieving pain, local inflammation, and "dissolving" salts in the joints.
- Black currant leaves are excellent diuretics and anti-inflammatory drugs. Their infusion is useful for muscle and joint pain. Pour hot water over a handful of currant leaves and simmer in a water bath for 10 minutes. Consume half a glass 2-3 times a day.
- If you have head and neck pain, try horseradish leaves. Pour hot water over the sheet, apply the warmth to your neck, cover with plastic and a warm cloth. Hold for up to 1 hour.
For back pain, you can rub hiking juice and mix it in half with vodka. It is essential to cover the sore area with a warm, preferably woolen scarf and lie down for up to 1 hour. - Painful feelings are relieved by burning food, red pepper, mustard, lard with lard 1: 2 is suitable for these purposes. Do not overdo it, with a strong burning sensation, remove the compress immediately.
Many people perceive osteochondrosis as a disease involving the deposition of salts, so the following products are helpful in removing them.
- Pumpkin - helps remove chlorides and cholesterol as it contains a lot of pectin. Eat raw before meals and drink pumpkin juice 15 minutes before meals.
- Celery - squeeze the juice of the whole plant (stem, leaves and root) and drink 2 tbsp. 3 times a day. You can make a compress from the "twisting" of celery: lubricate the sore area with vegetable oil, make a cake, tie it with a cotton cloth and then with a woolen cloth.
- Boil the blueberry leaves in hot water for at least 1 hour in a thermos and drink a glass of broth 4-5 times a day.
- Pour two tablespoons of birch wood into a glass of boiling water and simmer in a "water bath" for 15 minutes, strain and drink chilled in the morning before lunch.
Pay special attention when using traditional herbal methods of treating osteochondrosis. Herbs contain many chemicals that, when combined with drugs, can enhance their effects or, conversely, be incompatible and harmful. Therefore, consult your doctor, even if you use unique herbs.
Recalling that all diseases are caused by nerves, home treatment for osteochondrosis includes the removal of emotional stress, as well as the release of stress.
The mechanism of this process is simple: under stress, our body prepares to repel the attack, it lies biologically, which means the muscles are tense. The neck and back muscles are in a constant state of tension and begin to ache due to the spasm. But it's not that bad. However, the blood flow and the supply of nutrients to the structures of the spine are disrupted, they begin to break down (break down).
To make the treatment of osteochondrosis completely clear, we recall once again that the main efforts are to reduce the destruction processes of vertebral structures. Our job is to slow them down or stop them. We then turn to preventive measures, namely to strengthen the back muscles and improve spinal mobility.
Home osteochondrosis treatment with exercise
Everyone knows that keeping your joints moving requires an active lifestyle. But active sports only benefit healthy people. If there are spinal dysfunctions, therapeutic practices are indicated without a strong load.
Principles:
The most important thing in exercises is to take the load off the spine, so each exercise is done standing or lying on all fours. They work in two directions: exercises to relax and strengthen muscles.
In case of worsening osteochondrosis, any form of home treatment is contraindicated, especially with the help of physical activity, as the cause of the pain must be diagnosed and found. Even during remission, exercises that involve significant stretching of the back muscles, such as tilting the trunk above 20 degrees (putting undue pressure on the discs, can cause injury), are prohibited.
Gymnastics is effective in treating osteochondrosis at home 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 feeding of the tissues of the discs and vertebrae.
The safest and most useful activity is to hang on a horizontal bar. In this case, the spine elongates, the intervertebral plates are released, and with them the blood vessels and trapped nerve roots. In doing so, you can make very small turns on the trunk, which improves the blood supply to the spine.
Home treatment involves a sustained effort. The exercise takes 10-30 minutes a day, only then can we talk about recovery.
A medicine used to treat osteochondrosis
Before treating osteochondrosis with drugs, it is better to see a specialist: a vertebrologist or a neurologist. Osteochondrosis is characterized by severe pain - this is the most important factor for patients, causing a lot of trouble and disruption to work. Therefore, medications are primarily aimed at relieving pain. If symptoms worsen, anti-inflammatory drugs are used in tablets and injections. So-called NSAIDs have an analgesic effect.
Treatment of osteochondrosis with medications
Here are some popular anti-inflammatory drugs:
- injections, injections: Diclofenac, Meloxicam, Metamizole sodium.
- tablets: Nimesulide, Ibuprofen, Celecoxib.
- ointments and gels: Diclofenac.
It should be borne in mind that the medicine alone is not effective. An integrated approach is needed, so consultation with a doctor is essential!
Your doctor may prescribe additional medications, such as to prevent side effects or to increase the effect of essential medications, antioxidants, and vitamin complexes. Sometimes sedative (sedative) medications are prescribed to eliminate neurological disorders that are one of the causes of spinal disease.
Muscle relaxers are used - drugs to remove muscle tone, relax spasmodic tissues. They are an important part of the treatment of osteochondrosis, in which muscle tension is characteristic and common.
Angioprotectors are a must - drugs that restore blood vessel function and blood flow.
Medication for osteochondrosis is not complete without chondroprotectors, drugs that restore cartilage. However, their effectiveness is a controversial issue when it comes to the spine. Therefore, their application depends on your considerations.
Metabolic drugs and vitamins are helpful during this period, as fighting any disease requires a lot of energy from the body. You will not need to support your immunity.
Physiotherapy
physiotherapy also aims to relieve inflammation, edema, muscle tone, speed up tissue metabolism and normalize blood circulation. Physiotherapy for osteochondrosis includes procedures such as electrophoresis, magnetotherapy, mud therapy, baths, acupuncture.
Treatment of Osteochondrosis
It is impossible to miss such a fact, as the treatment of osteochondrosis in a sanatorium is a popular service in every resort. The same is offered for physiotherapy and massage. Sanatoriums are primarily used to prevent this disease and to strengthen the overall well-being of the patient.
You can choose your own treatment for osteochondrosis and consult your doctor about its suitability.