The course and development of the disease directly depends on how quickly the cartilage structures that provide mobility and flexibility of the spine are destroyed. Osteochondrosis can be interpreted as a process of "wear and tear" and aging of the spine. With age, the risk of developing this disease increases.
Clinically, osteochondrosis manifests itself in neurological and static disorders. The elastic body, which is in the center of the intervertebral disc, is destroyed. This leads to the formation of hernias.
In order to avoid exacerbations of osteochondrosis, as well as for prevention, the load on the spine should be reduced. Simple rules will help to do this:
1. Always try to keep your back straight.
2. Try not to lift heavy objects, or do it by straightening your back and squatting down.
3. Try to move more often, especially if you have a sedentary job. Take breaks with a small load on the dorsal muscles. This will not allow them to atrophy.
4. Go to the pool. It will also be useful to stretch on a horizontal bar.
To date, there are many ways to treat lumbar osteochondrosis. This can be both massage and medication. Treatment of this ailment is also possible with the help of surgery. Choosing for yourself the ways to treat this disease, you need to think it over well. So, for example, if you have chosen a medication solution for this problem, do not forget that the medicine can negatively affect the performance of the stomach and liver. Before choosing a medicine, you need to ask the doctor about the side effects of this drug and its effect on internal organs.
A rather effective method of treating osteochondrosis is massage in combination with water procedures and a visit to the gym. One should seriously approach the choice of a chiropractor. First of all, you need to pay special attention to his experience and professionalism. An inexperienced person can take you to a wheelchair. Going to the gym, you must exclude any burden on the spine. Exercises should be aimed at developing the muscles of the back.
Treatment of osteochondrosis is also possible with folk remedies. The effectiveness of the proposed treatment is proved by a lot of people. During treatment with folk methods, to achieve a greater result, you should visit the gym. Also, one should not forget about the treatment of osteochondrosis with the help of compresses made from freshly squeezed juices. With their help, the body will receive the necessary vitamins and trace elements.
Remember that before starting treatment with traditional medicine, you need to consult a doctor.
Root of parsley.
This recipe is in high demand, because it is more affordable. For its preparation you will need the root of parsley. 3 tsp. dry roots of parsley pour 2 glasses of water and boil for an hour. After that, the broth must be filtered. Take it should be twice a day for 1 tbsp. spoon.
Burdock leaves.
This recipe will help relieve pain in lumbar osteochondrosis. Shredded leaves of burdock pour 200 ml of steep boiling water. Cool the broth and drain. Then in this broth moisten a soft cloth and apply a compress in a sore spot for 20 minutes. Cover the top with cellophane and tie a woolen scarf or handkerchief.
Red elderberry.
Take 1 part of the berries of red elderberry and pour 4 parts of alcohol. Infuse 7 to 10 days. Ready tincture must be rubbed cervical vertebrae. You can also use this tincture in the form of compresses on the lower back. To do this, take 1 part of the tincture and dilute with 3 parts of water.
St. John's wort, dandelion, burdock.
You will need the herb of St. John's wort, the root of a dandelion, the root of a burdock. All ingredients must be mixed in equal proportions. 1 tbsp. l. this mixture, pour 200 ml of water and put boil. Wait until the broth cools a little, and drain. Dampen a soft cloth in this broth and put it on the neck in the form of a compress for 15 minutes. Cover the top with cellophane and a warm scarf.