Osteochondrosis is a chronic spinal disease, for the treatment of which, in most cases, conservative methods are used.They resort to surgical treatment with a stubborn course of the disease when it is not possible to achieve the effect in other ways available.
Conservative treatment of spine osteochondrosis, in the absence of neurological complications, usually does not require patient hospitalization and can be performed at home.Treatment at home should be prescribed by the assistant doctor after examining the patient and performing the necessary laboratory and instrumental studies.You can treat home osteochondrosis using the following methods.
Drug treatment
The prescription of medicines is indicated for the exacerbation of the disease.The use of medicines aims to combat the pain that emerged due to squeezing the roots of the spinal nerves and vertebral arteries, as a result of tissue edema or altered elements of the spine column.Depending on the path of drug administration, drug treatment is divided into general and local.
The following drug groups are used for general treatment:
- Anti-inflammatory.Non -esteroid preparations that have a pronounced analgesic effect are used inside.The daily dose is divided into 3-4 doses.All of these medications should be taken after or during food and washed with a large amount of fluid due to their irritating effect pronounced on the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract.If the patient has an exacerbation of gastritis or peptic ulcer, it is necessary to move to the parenteral administration of the AINE.
- MuselaxantesUsed in combination with diuretics and vasoactive means.Thus, it is possible to decrease in muscle hypertonomy and a decrease in the swelling of the tissue in the area where the pain is located.Apply medications for 5 to 7 days.
- Sedative.In order to prevent the development of neurotization, for which a pronounced pain syndrome can lead, the objective of sedatives of origin of the plant is shown: Phyto Teas, Dyes, rates.With prolonged exacerbation, tranquilizers or antidepressants are prescribed.
- Vitamins B..Using dosage forms intended for oral administration in the form of multivitamin complexes.These medications improve the trophic and contribute to the restoration of injured nervous tissue structures as a result of compression.Vitamins B should be taken daily for 2-3 weeks.
- Chondoprotectors: Improve damaged cartilage tissue regeneration and inhibits destructive degenerative processes that occur on the intervertebral disc.
Local treatment consists of the use of external drugs in the area where pain is located, as a rule, in the projection of affected segments of the spine spine.The following dosage forms are used:
- Anti -inflammatory ointments and gelscontaining non -esteroid agents as an active substance.They are prescribed in combination with general anti-inflammatory therapy, ointments are rubbed on the skin of the back, lower back or neck 3-4 times a day during the exacerbation of the disease until the pain decreases.
- Heating, garbage, ointmentscontaining biologically active substances with moderate irritating effects.The composition of such medications includes Menthol, Bee or Snake Venom, which improve blood circulation, reduce tissue swelling in the focus of pain.
- DimexideIn addition to having a good anti -inflammatory effect, it has a strong penetrating effect and is able to provide other dissolved medications in tissues.It is used in the form of wet drying applications or bandages, in 1: 4 dilution. Local anesthetics, hormonal drugs, NSAIDs are added to the diexide solution.Generally, after 5-7 applications, there is a remarkable improvement in well-being.
Therapeutic gymnastics
Therapeutic gymnastics is a treatment method that is necessarily recommended to all patients with osteochondrosis, provided that the patient has no indication.During the exacerbation of the disease, any exercise are prohibited.The first classes begin only after the pain disappears under the instructor's control.Regular gymnastics exercise allows to strengthen the muscle structure of the spine spine and reduce the load on intervertebral discs.Systematic physical activity helps improve blood supply and, as a result, normalizing metabolic processes in the problematic parts of the spine spine, significantly reducing intervertebral disc degeneration.
Depending on the location of osteochondrosis, there are different classes.The most effective gymnastics for the cervical and lumbar spine.When choosing a set of exercises, it is necessary to consider the severity of destructive changes in the spine and the initial state of muscle tissue.It is better, before starting independent classes, to get an appointment with a qualified exercise specialist.
Massage
Massage in combination with therapeutic gymnastics is an effective treatment for osteochondrosis.It makes it possible to significantly reduce muscle rigidity phenomena, increase blood supply in problem areas and improve spinal cartilage nutrition.Massage can only be done after exacerbation decreases in the absence of pain as well as during the period of remission for preventive purposes.
At home, you can perform self -massage, which consists of using the main therapeutic massage techniques: stroking, squeezing, kneading and rubbing.In addition to self -massage, in which the patient uses his own hands at home, you can use special auxiliary devices.It can be simple devices - complex applicators and devices, which are mechanical masseurs, vacuum and even mini -physerapeutic devices.
Mode of protection
It is possible to effectively treat osteochondrosis on the back at home only with constant observance of a saver regime.In addition, the regime should 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 exacerbation arises precisely due to non -compliance with the correct regime in everyday life.
Of great importance is the position of such in which night sleep occurs.The bed should have an orthopedic mattress and a small pillow of small size.With cervical spine osteochondrosis under the neck, you need to place a special roll to reach the most physiological position of the spine spine and relax as much as possible.If possible, avoid a long stay in an uncomfortable position during the table session or watching a TV.If intense physical activity is coming, especially weight lifting, you need to use special corsets.