Today, osteochondrosis does not spare anyone: overweight, a sedentary lifestyle, the scourge of our time - a computer, bad habits, poor posture and environmental impact of the environment lead to the fact that back pain associated with osteochondrosis is familiar to almost everyone.
Back pain in osteochondrosis is divided into two components - peripheral and central. The peripheral component of such pain is caused by nerve pinches, tension of the muscles of the spine, which leads to irritation of nerve receptors in the intervertebral discs. The central component is our personal pain threshold, pain sensitivity, which can be reduced with the help of soothing substances and relaxing effects.
Home treatment for osteochondrosis involves the use of natural remedies on the principle of "Do no harm!", Which will give positive results when used together with official medicine, and not instead, after an established diagnosis and consultation with a doctor.
The treatment of osteochondrosis at home implies that you will do the preparations yourself. It also gives a positive effect (rather psychological orientation) in the fight against osteochondrosis.
Garlic
A good remedy for reducing pain is garlic - outward and inward. For external use, make garlic oil: about 10 cloves of garlic are fried in vegetable oil in a pan. The choice of oil depends on personal preferences, but the best effect is given by mustard, sesame and canola. Simmer until the garlic turns brown. Cool down. We rub the back with the obtained oil, rubbing it without special efforts (“Do no harm!”), Leave for three hours. Then a warm shower. Use garlic oil for at least 15 days.
It should be noted that home treatment of osteochondrosis does not imply immediate results similar to those given by modern analgesics. This is a slow thoughtful treatment of osteochondrosis, whose effect is manifested gradually, reducing the result of pain "to nothing."
Lemon
The next indispensable remedy is lemon with table salt. You can just cut a slice of lemon, salt and eat once a day, you can squeeze juice and salt, take a teaspoon. When using lemon, you must take into account the own acidity of the stomach - "Do no harm!".
Ginger
It has a cleansing effect, removing toxins from the body. A small piece of ginger, eaten after a meal, will have a calming effect.
Vitamin C
All fruits and vegetables that are high in vitamin C are useful if you are considering treating osteochondrosis at home. The beneficial effect of vitamin C on the body will affect within two days, because it perfectly removes inflammation, including in the back.
Potatoes
The analgesic effect of raw potatoes has been known since antiquity. Home treatment for osteochondrosis suggests the use of grated potatoes in the form of a compress on a sore spot - an old way to relieve pain.
Diet
More vegetables, good and different! Raw vegetable salads: tomatoes, carrots, cabbage, cucumbers, radishes, lettuce, slightly boiled (preferably steamed) cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, spinach and a large number of fruits (except bananas) will have a beneficial effect on the back. During the period of exacerbation, milk, cereals from whole grains and tortillas from wholemeal instead of bread help well.
Fatty, spicy, fried foods, cottage cheese, sweets and sugar, coffee should be excluded from the diet, as well as dishes that require long cooking.
Rejection of bad habits
Common truth, which is not a sin to repeat. Smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited!
Heat
Pallions, warming rubbing and rubbing, compresses and heating pads will give quick relief. Home treatment for osteochondrosis suggests that immediately after the onset of pain, a person will take a heating pad (or a bottle of warm water), calmly lie down and relax. To capture the pain in the beginning is the main thing!
Yoga
As a long-term treatment of osteochondrosis with far-reaching plans, you can practice yoga. Her individual asanas (postures) perfectly help fight this disease.
In principle, home treatment for osteochondrosis does not cause much trouble and anxiety. Not so much effort is required from a person who decides to tackle the health of his own back. I am glad that often you can avoid outside help without straining your loved ones.