Treatment of Osteochondrosis with Folk Remedies #2

Osteochondrosis does not begin suddenly. This insidious disease can creep up unnoticed and persist for years. It affects people of all ages, not just the elderly. The primary cause of the disease is the deformation of the cartilage tissue between the intervertebral discs due to improper load distribution on the spinal column. Cold illnesses, stress, physical overloads, and spinal injuries can all trigger the onset of the disease.

A person may experience pain in the chest, neck, or lower back depending on which part of the spinal column is affected by the intervertebral discs. Sometimes, it may feel like heart pain, but it is actually a pinched nerve. Along with pain, the patient feels numbness and muscle strain. Headaches, tinnitus, dizziness, and insomnia can also be troublesome. In severe cases, the entire spine may be affected, making it difficult for the patient to pinpoint the area of greatest pain. How can one help oneself at home without resorting to more complex treatments?

What remedies and methods does folk medicine offer?

It seems that treating osteochondrosis with folk remedies is quite straightforward. There are many excellent folk remedies whose effectiveness has been proven over time. Here are some effective remedies tested in practice.

Rubs:

1. Mix one cup of radish juice, one tablespoon of honey, 120 ml of vodka, and one tablespoon of lard. Melt the lard beforehand. Rub this mixture into the affected area.
2. There is a room plant called Crassula or jade plant. Its large, juicy, thick leaves should be finely chopped and packed into a 500 ml jar. Fill the jar with alcohol or “Triple” cologne. Place it in a dark place for one month, shaking the tincture every two days. Rub it into the painful areas.
3. Take:
   • Half a cup of finely chopped black radish peel;
   • Half a cup of dry, ground horseradish root;
   • 2 pieces of dried, ground hot red pepper;
   • Half a cup of walnut partitions;
   • Half a cup of pine nut shells.

Mix these ingredients and pour 450 ml of vodka or alcohol over them. Let it infuse in a dark place for 11 days. Rub the entire body from heels to crown with the resulting mixture until the skin absorbs it completely. It is best to rub it after a bath, but not before bedtime. This rub invigorates, energizes, and increases productivity. It is especially effective for older individuals, helping prevent heart attacks and strokes, relieving joint pain, and improving concentration and memory.

Black radish, horseradish, cologne, and hot red pepper irritate the skin, improving blood circulation. Pine nut shells and walnut partitions provide analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. This is the basis for the positive action of these remedies.

Herbal Infusions:

1. Black Elderberry Infusion: It has anti-inflammatory properties, reduces swelling, and alleviates pain. To prepare it, place three tablespoons of elderberry flowers into a liter container and pour boiling water over them. Let it infuse for two hours. Add honey to taste. Drink without restriction.
2. Horse Chestnut Infusion: Another good recipe with similar properties. Take three tablespoons of chopped horse chestnut bark and fruit, place them in a half-liter container, pour boiling water over them, and let it infuse for four hours. Add honey to taste. Drink half a glass six times a day after meals.

Decoctions:

1. In early spring, collect the bark of young shoots of aspen, oak, birch, and lilac. Make a mixture in equal parts, chop, and dry it. To prepare the decoction, pour three tablespoons of the mixture into 450 ml of boiling water and cook for 12 minutes. Let it infuse for 6 hours. Take 75 ml four times a day after meals.
2. A decoction of birch and lingonberry leaves quickly helps with severe pain. To prepare it, place a tablespoon of the mixture in boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Let it infuse for 25 minutes. Strain the decoction. Take it for 2-3 days. Lingonberry and birch leaves have anti-inflammatory effects, relieving pain and swelling. This decoction is called “first aid” for ailing necks and lower backs.

Compresses:

1. Mix 75 ml of aloe juice, 120 g of honey, and 225 ml of vodka and let it infuse for 12 days. Soak a cloth in this mixture and apply it to the painful area overnight.
2. Mix equal parts of corn oil, honey, sunflower oil, and 10% propolis tincture (available at pharmacies). Apply the prepared ointment generously on a paper sheet the size of a mustard plaster and place it on the painful area for 6 hours. Secure the compress with a bandage and wrap it with a woolen scarf.
3. Mix 250 ml of medical bile, 150 ml of camphor spirit, and 2 crushed hot pepper pods. Transfer the mixture into a bottle, seal it, and place it in a dark place for eight days. Soak a fabric napkin with this mixture and place it on the painful area. Cover with film and a warm scarf. Keep it for a few hours. The course should be no less than 5-10 procedures.

Compresses warm the affected area and help consolidate the therapeutic effect.

If you have lower back or neck pain, home treatment is also possible. There are simple and effective folk recipes that can relieve pain and restore freedom of movement. However, do not rely solely on folk medicine. Plan a visit to a doctor.

Sometimes back pain is not caused by osteochondrosis. To determine the cause and make an accurate diagnosis, you need to undergo an examination by a neurologist, conduct laboratory tests, ultrasound, X-ray, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Even if the pain is mild and passes quickly, do not delay visiting a doctor.