Osteocondrosis is a chronic spinal disease, for whose treatment, in most cases, conservative methods are used.They remind surgical treatment with a stubborn course of the disease, when it is not possible to obtain the effect in other available ways.
The conservative treatment of osteochondosis of the spine, in the absence of neurological complications, usually does not require hospitalization of the patient and can be carried out at home.Domestic treatment should be prescribed by the attending physician after examining the patient and performing the necessary laboratory and instrumental studies.You can treat osteochondrosis at home using the following methods.
Pharmacological treatment
The prescription of drugs is indicated for the exacerbation of the disease.The use of medicines aims to combat the pain that occurred due to the squeezing of the roots of the spinal nerves and the vertebral arteries, following tissue edema or modified elements of the spinal column.Depending on the path of administration of drugs, the pharmacological treatment is divided in general and local.
The following groups of drugs are used for general treatment:
- Anti -inflammatory.Inside, non -short preparations are used which have a pronounced analgesic effect.The daily dose is divided into 3-4 doses.All these drugs must be taken after or during food and washed with a large amount of liquid due to their pronounced irritating effect on the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract.If the patient has an exacerbation of gastritis or peptic ulcer, it is necessary to move on to the parenteral administration of the fan.
- MusorelassantUsed in combination with diuretics and vasactive means.Therefore, it is possible to obtain a decrease in muscle hypertonicity and a decrease in the swelling of the tissues in the area where the pain is located.Apply drugs for 5-7 days.
- Sedative.In order to prevent the development of neurotization, to which it is possible to guide a pronounced pain syndrome, the purpose of sedatives of vegetable origin is shown: fito tea, dyeing, commissions.With prolonged exacerbation, tranquilizers or antidepressants are prescribed.
- Vitamins of Group B..Use of dosage modules intended for oral administration in the form of multivitamin complexes.These drugs improve the trophic and contribute to the restoration of tissue nerve structures wounded due to compression.Vitamins B must be taken daily, for 2-3 weeks.
- Condroprotectors: Improve the regeneration of the damaged cartilage tissue and inhibit degenerative deductive processes that occur in the intervertebral disc.
Local treatment consists in the use of external drugs on the area in which the pain is localized, as a rule, in the projection of the segments concerned of the spinal column.The following forms of dosage are used:
- Ointments and anti -inflammatory gelwhich contain non -seroid agents as an active substance.General anti-inflammatory therapy are prescribed in combination, the ointments are rubbed in the skin of the back, the bottom of the back or neck 3-4 times a day during the exacerbation of the disease until the pain mitigates.
- Heating balmiti, garbage, ointmentscontaining biologically active substances with moderate irritating effects.The composition of these drugs includes menthol, bee or snake poison, which improve blood circulation, reduce the swelling of the tissues to the center of pain.
- DimexideIn addition to the fact that it has a good anti -inflammatory effect, it has a strong penetrating effect and is able to provide other drugs dissolved in the fabrics.It is used in the form of applications or damp drying bandages, in dilution 1: 4. Local anesthetics, hormonal drugs, fans are added to the dimexide solution.Usually, after 5-7 applications, a considerable improvement in well-being occurs.
Therapeutic gymnastics
Therapeutic gymnastics is a method of treatment that is necessarily recommended for all patients with osteochondrosis, provided that the patient has no contraindications.During the exacerbation of the disease, any exercise are prohibited.The first classes begin only after the pain attenuates under the control of the instructor.The regular exercise of the gymnastics allows you to strengthen the muscle frame of the spinal column and reduce the load on the intervertebral discs.Systematic physical activity helps to improve the flow of blood and, consequently, normalize metabolic processes in the problematic parts of the spinal column, significantly slowing down the degeneration of intervertebral discs.
Depending on the location of the osteocondrosis, there are different classes.The most effective gymnastics for the cervical and lumbar column.When choosing a series of exercises, it is necessary to take into account the severity of destructive changes in the spine and the initial state of muscle tissue.It is better, before starting independent lessons, to obtain advice with a qualified specialist in operating therapy.
Massage
The massage in combination with therapeutic gymnastics is an effective treatment for osteochondrosis.It allows you to significantly reduce the phenomena of muscle rigidity, improve the flow of blood in the problems and improve the nutrition of the fabric of the cartilage of the spine.The massage can only be done after an exacerbation attends itself in the absence of pain, as well as during the period of remission for preventive purposes.
At home, you can perform cars -massaggi, which consists in the use of the main therapeutic massage techniques: caressing, squeezing, kneading and rubbing.In addition to the car -Massage, in which the patient uses their hands, at home it is possible to use special auxiliary devices.It may be both simple devices: applicators and complex devices, which are mechanical massage, empty and even mini -fisyotherapy devices.
Protective mode
It is possible to effectively treat osteochondrosis at home only with a constant observance of a saved regime.In addition, the regime must be observed both in the acute period of the disease and during remission when there are no complaints.This is due to the fact that in most cases the exacerbation is presented, precisely, due to non -conformity with the correct regime in daily life.
Of great importance is the position of the such in which night sleep occurs.The bed must have a orthopedic mattress and a small small pillow.With the osteochondrosis of the cervical column under the neck, it is necessary to put a special roller to obtain the most physiological position of the spine and relax the muscles as much as possible.If possible, avoid a long stay in an uncomfortable position during the session at the table or watching a TV.If intense physical activity is coming, in particular weight lifting, it is necessary to use special corsets.