As if a verdict for many patients sounds like a diagnosis of osteochondrosis. Excruciating back pain, reduced mobility and disability - all of this can significantly disrupt the usual life cycle.
Doctors assure that effective drugs will only temporarily eliminate the manifestations of osteochondrosis, which is not a bright prospect for patients.
And then patients get acquainted with the unique medical complexes of specialists, which guarantee a speedy recovery with almost 100% probability.
But, if these methods do not help, you need to turn to alternative methods of treatment. Next, we will consider the secrets of traditional medicine, how to treat osteochondrosis at home.
Why traditional medicine
In the early 18th century, traditional medicine was an integral part of traditional treatment approaches. Despite the fact that these addresses were divided, valuable recipes have survived to this day.
Traditional medicine is a vast area of knowledge that is used to treat osteochondrosis.
Types of home remedies for osteochondrosis:
- infusions, decoctions, tinctures (used internally, in the form of compresses, rubs, etc. );
- ointments (for cutaneous use);
- Applications;
- hydrotherapy (bath, sauna, baths);
- breathing exercises.
There are dozens of different alternative treatment methods for osteochondrosis, but not all of them are effective. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting therapy.
Alternative treatment is very popular among patients, as it does not require high costs and also provides a good effect.
This is not surprising, because most expensive drug preparations are made from the same plants as home remedies.
Recipes of traditional medicine for the treatment of osteochondrosis.
Despite the fact that our ancestors did not know much information about the causes and mechanisms of the development of osteochondrosis, they managed to find effective recipes for the treatment of this disease, which have survived to this day.
Horseradish leaves for osteochondrosis.
One of the most amazing plants in folk medicine is horseradish. Most often, its leaves are used for the preparation of various compresses, rubs and tinctures. It contains a large number of biologically active substances that have a distracting and anti-inflammatory effect.
For example, fresh horseradish leaves soaked in hot water for 5 minutes are most often used. They are applied to the place of pain and paper for compresses is placed on top. The spine is wrapped with a belt or any fabric.
Herbs for the treatment of osteochondrosis.
There are tens of thousands of medicinal plants, each of which is used for specific medicinal purposes.
For the popular treatment of osteochondrosis, St. John's wort, millennial wort, thyme, tansy, etc. are most often used.
Folk recipes for treating osteochondrosis at home:
- Infusion of a series (for all diseases of the musculoskeletal system). It is necessary to pour 200 ml of boiling water 15 g of grass, then insist for 10 hours. Take 3 teaspoons before meals;
- Millennial infusion. Add 10g of millennial herb to a glass and fill it with hot water, then let it steep for 40 minutes and strain. Has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effect (2 teaspoons 3 times a day);
- Healing compress. Take in equal proportions the herbs of thyme, chamomile, elderberry and chamomile. They need to be poured with 150 ml of water, and then insist for 2 hours in a dark place. Several layers of gauze are impregnated with this mixture and applied to the affected area, wrapped in compressed paper and warm cloth;
- St. John's wort tincture. For the preparation, you will need 10 g of grass and 100 ml of vodka. The ingredients are mixed and infused for 7 days. St. John's wort contains a large amount of tannins, anti-inflammatory and tonic substances. It also contains vitamins of group B and C. The tincture is applied 30 drops orally before meals.
Treatment of osteochondrosis with laurel.
Particular attention should be paid to bay leaf, which contains a large number of vitamins and phytoncides.
Most often it is used as part of various ointments, which are used for the preparation of compresses and rubs.
Popular recipes:
- Bay leaf ointment.To prepare this product, you will need 1 g of juniper needles and 6 g of bay leaves. The ingredients are thoroughly ground and butter is added to this mixture. The product is rubbed into the affected area;
- Warming compress.It is necessary to take 10 g of bay leaf, then crush it to a powder, then add 50 g of alcohol and infuse the product for 5 days. Dip several layers of gauze into the dye, place compressed paper and wrap in a warm cloth.
Rubbing for osteochondrosis
The most effective in traditional medicine are the means and methods that are applied directly to the affected area. Various rubs have an excellent effect on osteochondrosis.
It can be various ointments, tinctures and other products that are rubbed on the skin. The methods are ideal for treating osteochondrosis of the shoulder at home.
Popular recipes:
- Take 50 g of vodka, 100 g of honey and 100 g of minced radish. These ingredients mix well and infuse for 2 days. The product is applied to the skin in the form of rubbing (for 14 days, 2 times a day);
- Fir oil, which is often used for osteochondrosis, has a good anti-inflammatory effect;
- Finely chop the garlic and add the fuel pork fat (1: 2). The product is rubbed in several times a day for a week.
Treatment of osteochondrosis with gelatin.
Gelatin is a source of amino acids, from which collagen is subsequently synthesized in our body. This remedy is used to treat a wide range of degenerative diseases, including osteochondrosis. Gelatin is consumed with warm water or orange juice. It is necessary to dilute 5 g of gelatin in 100 g of water (use 2 times a day for a month).
According to experts, this method allows you to beat osteochondrosis on your own.
Hydrotherapy for osteochondrosis.
Since ancient times, people have noticed the healing properties of water. It can have a positive effect on energy, contract illness, and bring life where it wasn't before.
This is what the underlying methods of hydrotherapy are based on:
- Bath and sauna for osteochondrosis.Often patients are concerned about the question of whether it is possible to take a steam bath in case of osteochondrosis. Leading experts say this can be done, but if the disease is in remission. This method improves blood circulation, accelerates the release of decomposition products, and strengthens the immune system in general;
- Hot baths.In addition to the effects of warm water, various herbs and medicinal products have positive properties in such baths. For example, salt baths (2. 5 kg of sea salt) are very popular. Oak-fir, turpentine and pre-cast baths are also excellently effective. These procedures warm the skin, thus enhancing the release of active substances;
- Hydromassage.This method is based on the effect of water flows on the body. The procedure can be performed at home using special devices for the treatment of osteochondrosis (whirlpool baths). During the massage, the muscle fibers relax as much as possible, which improves the hemodynamics at the injury site.
Also, banks, various conspiracies, prayers and other methods are very popular.
But the most important thing in treatment is motivation and a positive attitude, because otherwise osteochondrosis cannot be eliminated even by a well-known healer.