Cervical osteochondrosis is associated with a violation of metabolic processes in the neck, a worsening state of muscles and vertebrae.
To prevent the development of the disease, doctors recommend using a set of measures, including drug therapy, various exercises, nutrition adjustment, massage, and physiotherapy.
How to cure cervical osteochondrosis at home exercises
The first thing that must be remembered for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is the ban on any physical exertion on the neck during the period of exacerbation of the disease.Only when remission occurs, it is allowed to gradually include exercises with low amplitude.As the state of load improves, you can increase.
The average duration of the set of exercises is 10 minutes.All movements should be done in the absence of pain.Soft and smooth loads on the muscles alternate with relaxation.It is recommended to repeat the gymnastic complex daily.The starting position for each exercise: take the position of standing or sitting, posture should be straight.
The main group of exercises:
- Gradually lean on the right shoulder.Put the right palm on the left temple.Now the head is slowly returning to a normal position, providing a slight resistance with your hand.There should be no pain.Repeat the exercise in the other direction.
- Try to reach your chin to the collarbone.In the most stretched position, linger for 2-5 seconds.
- Tilt your head down, cross your hands into the lock and put it on the back of the head.Try to return your head to the position looking forward, with your hands resistance.Do not crush your head with your hands.The duration of one approach is 5-10 seconds.
- Each exercise should have 10 repetitions.The complex is suitable for the prevention of osteochondrosis and to restore the mobility of the neck at the remission stage.Regular training will tone weakened muscles.
How to treat osteochondrosis of the cervical spine at home with a diet
The adjustment of nutrition for cervical osteochondrosis must be directed to the restoration of cartilage.
The following products and nutrients must be included in the diet for osteochondrosis:
- Chondroprotectors in sufficient quantities are contained in the cold, gelatin and agar-agar;
- Calcium can be obtained from dairy products, legumes, salad leaves and almonds.Remember that for high -quality assimilation of this mineral you need vitamin D;
- Manganese can be taken from onions, legumes, egg yolks, cottage cheese and nuts;
- The source of magnesium, which is vital for the stable work of the whole body, is avocados, sunflower seeds, nuts, pumpkin seeds;
- Phosphorism perfectly assigns from fish, soy, peas, bran and cabbage;
- B vitamins are found in legumes, dairy products and nuts;
- Vitamin A is absorbed from raw eggs, pumpkin, melons and carrots;
- Vitamin C can be obtained from all citrus fruits and many fruits;
- Vitamin D is easiest to get on a walk under the sun.Our body independently develops it.On cloudy days and in winter it is better to add egg products, algae and sea fish to the diet.
To saturate the body with all the necessary nutrients, in the recovery period, you need to qualitatively diversify the diet.In addition to the listed components of the diet, in the diet with osteochondrosis, it is necessary to include a large amount of liquid, namely pure water.Doctors recommend replacing all tea and coffee drinks with filtered water without gas.
From the diet, it is strongly recommended to remove salted products, it is better to switch to a sleepless diet.Salt disrupts the supply of cells with nutrients, which is very dangerous for osteochondrosis.
Sugar and sweets are also banned, only the exception will be honey.Such products disrupt metabolism in intervertebral discs.
Canned foods, semi -finished products, carbonated and tonic drinks - all this is strictly prohibited for cervical osteochondrosis.These products are lered by calcium from bones, provoking complications of the disease.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis at home massage
Professional massage for cervical osteochondrosis is an effective element of complex therapy of the disease.Systematic massage procedures can reduce or remove pain and cramps.Due to the stimulation of certain zones of the cervical spine, blood circulation is normalized in the affected area of the spine.
There are 3 types of massage:
- Massage of the collar region.
- Point.
- Self -massage.
The most effective is the stimulation of the collar zone.A person performing the functions of a masseur begins a procedure with soft strokes.Next, you need to draw the palms along the spine to the chest with the ribs, having worked well with the fixed areas well.The final stage of massage is circular kneading movements.
Survatory massage consists in the effect on a number of points.Practice came from Chinese medicine.A good effect of anesthesia for osteochondrosis of the neck provides pressure on the following points:
- Under the occipital hill, the recess is pressed for 5 to 20 seconds;
- retreat 2 fingers from a mosque in the spur and press for 5 to 10 seconds;
- From the first point, retreat 3 fingers and crush for 5 - 10 seconds;
- Find 7 vertebrae and have a pressing effect on it.
Self -massage is similar to the technique when stimulating the collar region, only in this case a person massages himself independently, without outside help.The advantage of the method is to control pain and pressure force.
Combining all methods of treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine will quickly get good results of therapy.To minimize the risk of exacerbation, doctors advise to engage in gymnastics, proper nutrition, self -massage on an ongoing basis.