How to treat osteochondrosis of the cervical spine with folk remedies

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

The benefits of herbal compresses

The compresses have a local effect on the neck, relax tense muscles and reduce the pain of pinched nerves. But it is necessary to know exactly the cause of the unpleasant sensations, because for some diseases you can not use warming bandages.

The following plants are suitable for symptomatic treatment:

1. Burdock leaves, ground to a pulp, pour a glass of boiling water and leave for half an hour. Then strain the solution and moisten it with a cloth that is planned to be applied to the neck. It is best to provide an extra layer of thick cloth to keep the dressing warm.
2. Horseradish- Great for warming compresses, but can burn the skin. Therefore, the leaves of the plant are used, they should be scalded with boiling water and rolled until soft. Then apply on the cervical spine and cover with a thick towel. This method can be used no more than a week, and then take a break for 3-4 days.

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

• 0. 1 liters of honey;
• 0, 2 liters of medical alcohol 40% or vodka;
• 0, 05 ml of aloe leaf juice (60-70 grams of leaves);
• 0, 05 liters 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. The whites are then separated from the yolks and beaten into a fluffy mass. Then pour the proteins into the mustard solution and mix well, then close the container tightly. In another bowl, mix the remaining ingredients to a homogeneous consistency, as well as cork. Place the two bowls in a dark and 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 wounds twice a day.

Apply friction

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

Rubbing recipes:

1. Add ethyl and camphor alcohol and mustard in equal parts to two egg yolks. Mix the mass well and beat lightly, then pour into a bottle with a tight-fitting lid. Rub at bedtime, using so much that it is absorbed. After you finish the portion, you should take a break for a week.
2. Grind fresh ginger root and garlic, add mash to warm oil and mix well. Apply at any time, but it is better not to use if you have to leave the house. Sometimes the oil is replaced with medical Vaseline.

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 increased pain. That is why you need to master the technique of self-massage for osteochondrosis.

Can plants be taken internally?

Osteochondrosis is an internal disease and for its treatment it is best to use an integrated approach that absorbs nutrients from within. To do this, you can use:

1. A mixture of garlic and lemon- Grind 300 grams of lemons (first remove the seeds, but leave the peel) and add 4 heads (not cloves) of crushed garlic to the table. Stir the porridge and cover with warm water (1, 5 liters), leaving overnight in a tightly closed pot. Consume 100 ml of solution in the morning on an empty stomach.
2. A mixture of aloe and radish- Prepare the juice by 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 should add a teaspoon of honey, which is also useful in osteochondrosis.
3. Pine budsMix 2 to 1 with sugar and place in a cool dark place until the mixture turns brown. Eat 1 tsp before each meal.

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

Proper conditions during treatment

It is impossible to feel good with osteochondrosis if the cause is not eliminated. Treatment with folk remedies 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 to:

1. To the workplace - most often neck problems are the result of incorrect body position, when the lower back is not bent properly. To compensate for this, the cervical spine is also curved. This creates a strain on both parts of the spine, so you can't save on arranging the work area.
2. It is important for drivers to properly adjust the position of the seat so that the back muscles relax while driving. Often when novice drivers use a car or this vehicle is driven by several 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 leads to compression of blood vessels, which causes cell malnutrition, which causes suffering from intervertebral discs. For office workers, get up and warm up briefly at least once every 40 minutes. This will relax the muscles and restore blood circulation, which leads to better health and increased productivity.

The result

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