Osteochondrosis of the spine is not only widespread today, but also known to mankind since ancient times.Today we know many non-traditional methods of treatment that were used decades ago, when official medicine was not so developed and often unavailable.Many popular recipes were used by our great-grandfathers;these remedies have not only stood the test of time – they have helped heal many people.And today, the use of folk remedies for spinal osteochondrosis can be a good addition to traditional therapy.
A general approach to the treatment of osteochondrosis using traditional methods
The main medicinal components that can be used to treat osteochondrosis:
- plant raw materials - herbs, roots, healing oils;
- products of animal origin - bee venom, bile, eggs, fats;
- chemicals that have an irritating, pain-relieving and warming effect - alcohol, iodine, analgin, turpentine.
Plant preparations are taken both internally and externally (such as rubs, poultices, compresses, baths).Ointments, rubs and compresses are prepared from animal products, which are used as warming and pain relievers.
Chemical preparations are used to prepare applications and rubs;they have a warming effect, increase blood flow to the painful area, relieve muscle spasms and reduce pain.
Folk remedies, like any medicine in general, can have side effects, cause allergic reactions and even poisoning if you are not careful when using them.This is especially true for recipes based on poisonous plants, so it is very important to follow the dosages and instructions for use, as well as take into account the compatibility with the drugs prescribed by your doctor.
Now we will consider a number of popular non-traditional methods that can successfully treat osteochondrosis of any part of the spine.They are equally effective in any type - cervical, thoracic and lumbar.
Herbs are often just as powerful as pills or injections, but if used incorrectly, you can harm yourself.
Recipes for compresses and rubs
"Grandma's Rub"
This recipe is a first aid remedy for severe pain.It is affordable and easy to use, especially popular among the elderly.According to patient reviews, after using friction, relief occurs almost immediately, and a lasting positive effect is noted after four to five procedures.
Components:
- 300 ml medical alcohol,
- 10 ml of iodine,
- 10 ml camphor alcohol,
- 10 pain reliever tablets.
The liquid components must be mixed and the tablets dissolved in them.Use the resulting mixture to rub sore spots.A slight burning sensation may be felt immediately after application.This method cannot treat osteochondrosis in case of skin damage in the affected area of the body.
This folk treatment for cervical osteochondrosis can be used for quick pain relief instead of pills: just carry the mixture with you, pour it into a small bottle and use it if necessary.
Course treatment of chronic osteochondrosis
This method is especially good for those who suffer from chronic pain in the cervical or lumbar vertebrae, and drugs have only a short-term effect.After a course of therapy, you will feel better for several months.The treatment lasts 12 days, and before starting the therapy, it is necessary to prepare two medicinal mixtures.
Composition of mixture 1:
- 50 g of dry mustard,
- 50 ml of vodka or diluted medical alcohol,
- 50 ml of camphor alcohol,
- 3 egg whites (must be beaten).
Mix all components until a homogeneous mixture is obtained and leave in a dark place for 10-12 hours.
Composition of mixture 2:
- 100 g of honey,
- 150 ml of vodka or diluted alcohol,
- 50 g of aloe leaf juice.
Mix until smooth and leave for 12 hours.
This number of mixtures will be sufficient for one full course of treatment of the lumbar, cervical or thoracic spine (only one).
Application: the mixtures are used in the form of compresses on the painful part of the back or neck.Compresses should be applied 2 times a day: moisten a cloth with the medicinal composition, apply to the body and hold until it dries completely.The first three days use composition 1, the next three days use composition 2, then again composition 1 and so alternate compositions every three days.It is not recommended to interrupt the course of treatment, as you may not achieve the desired result.
There are a huge number of recipes for compresses (in addition to those indicated in the article) with which you can cure the disease: with onions, burdock leaves, horseradish roots, black turnip ...
Pine buds are a "long-lasting" cure for spinal pain
This drug allows you to quickly achieve long-term remission of osteochondrosis in any part of the spine and cure acute and chronic pain.However, it must be prepared in advance and taken over a long course.But the result, as noted by patients, comes quickly and lasts for a long time.
To prepare this medicine for the treatment of osteochondrosis, you need to collect pine buds in the spring.The most medicinal ones are 1.5–2 cm long. You can collect others, but they are less useful.After washing, the kidneys are ground in a meat grinder and covered with granulated sugar in a ratio of 1 part sugar to 2 parts kidneys.Then the mixture is transferred to a glass container and infused in a cold place (refrigerator, cellar) for about two weeks.When its color turns brown, it can be consumed.The composition can be stored in the refrigerator for a whole year.
You should take pine buds 3 times a day on a teaspoon.To enhance the effect, it is recommended to keep the medicine in the mouth longer.The course of treatment is two to three weeks, and the effect can be expected from the first days of use.
Express therapy
When you need to quickly relieve an attack of back pain, but there is no desire to take pills, traditional medicine will help you.Folk recipes, as a rule, are prepared from improvised ingredients that are always available at home or in the nearest store (pharmacy).
Potato compress with honey
The recipe for this medicine is extremely simple: one raw potato is grated and mixed with an equal amount of honey.Then apply to a cloth and apply to the sore spot for 1.5-2 hours.Relief will come quickly, but the effect will not last long.
Cranberry and Birch Leaf Herbal Tea
Mix one teaspoon each of dried birch and lingonberry leaves and infuse with a cup of boiling water.Strain and drink in small sips throughout the day.
Kerosene heating compress
Moisten the cloth with pure kerosene, wring it out and apply it to the inflamed part of the spine.Cover with polyethylene and a layer of cotton wool, secure the compress with a bandage.Keep it for 2-3 hours.
Rub in ginger and garlic
Grate equal parts ginger and garlic, add a little oil (so that the mixture can be rubbed).Rub the mixture on the affected area of the back for severe pain.
Rubbing in medicated oils
For quick pain relief, you can use pharmaceutical preparations: fir oil or menthol.A small amount of oil is rubbed into the affected area of the body.
Ointments prepared at home are completely natural.
Medicinal plant potions
Perhaps herbal medicines are the most popular and loved remedy among people, which can be used to treat many diseases, including osteochondrosis.And not in vain: the effect of taking herbs does not occur immediately, but, as a rule, lasts for a long time.Before you start taking herbal preparations internally, it is necessary to take into account all contraindications, otherwise the result will be unpredictable.
Treatment of osteochondrosis with herbs is the use of infusions and decoctions, which are brewed like tea, infused, filtered and drunk, and also added to baths.The composition of preparations for osteochondrosis of the spine usually includes many components in different proportions, so it is convenient to buy them in a pharmacy in ready form.
Below are various herbal remedies that have proven to be effective in diseases of the musculoskeletal system (joints, ligaments and bones):
- Mint, licorice root, yarrow, calendula.
- Chamomile, calendula, St. John's wort, birch leaves, strawberry leaves.
- Marigold, sweet clover, motherwort, horsetail, dandelion, immortelle, chamomile.
- St. John's wort, Knotweed, lavender, strawberry leaves, sage, cranberry leaves, motherwort, milk thistle, linden flowers, pine buds.
- Plantain, lingonberry, lemon balm, sweet clover, St. John's wort, lumbago, thyme, Knotweed, gentian, rosehip.
Herbal baths
The action of a healing decoction of plants directly on the skin has an extremely beneficial effect in diseases of all parts of the spine.For baths, you can use ready-made pharmaceutical preparations or collect fresh plants.300-500 g of dried herbs are needed for one bath.
Here are some tried-and-true recipes
- Bath with birch leaves.For it, dried May birch leaves are used, which are steamed beforehand.Take a birch bath for 20-30 minutes, the water should be pleasantly hot.
- Chestnut tub.Crushed horse chestnut is boiled for about 15 minutes, the broth is poured into a bath and taken for about 15-20 minutes.
- Pine bath.The needles of various trees (pine, cedar, spruce, fir) are boiled for 20 minutes, filtered and added to a hot bath.Do the procedure for 20-25 minutes.
- Chamomile bath.Chamomile flowers are poured with boiling water, left for about 30 minutes, strained and heated in a hot bath.
The duration of the bath course is 5-7 days.The positive effect is noticeable already after the first procedure.In order for the healing effect of the baths to last longer, it is recommended to combine them with other methods - compresses, rubbing, massage and therapeutic gymnastics.
When using folk remedies for the treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine, it is important not to overdo it, because illiterate therapy will not help defeat the disease, but will only worsen the situation.Also, before starting any medication, be sure to check with your doctor.