Non-surgical treatment of cervical hernia

Treatment of a hernia of the cervical spine without surgery involves taking symptomatic drugs and carrying out procedures aimed at eliminating pain and reducing protrusion. The task of the attending physician will be to direct the patient to lifestyle changes to eliminate the risk factors that daily affect the aggravation of the pathological process. The patient, in order to cure a hernia of the cervical spine, must adhere to all the doctor's recommendations and follow the prescriptions, but at the same time remember that the specialist may be wrong.

The choice of treatment tactics is a complex process that should be led not by one doctor, but by a whole team of neurologists, vertebrologists and surgeons.

Treatment of intervertebral hernia of the cervical region should be carried out taking into account the radiological and clinical picture of the disease. Before prescribing a course, the patient is prescribed a number of diagnostic measures, mainly X-ray studies, as well as MRI and CT of the spinal column.

Principles of non-surgical treatment

The development of a hernia of the spine occurs in stages. At first, the structures of the spinal column suffer from a lack of nutrients. Violation of diffusion leads to degenerative-dystrophic changes, that is, protrusion occurs. Then osteochondrosis is diagnosed. This disease can still be stopped by strengthening the back muscles and eliminating risk factors in the form of high workload, physical inactivity and constant stress.

General improvement of the body, physiotherapy exercises, proper nutrition - all this allows you to remove the symptomatic complex and suspend the pathological process even without medications and hardware techniques.

If there is no treatment, the pathological process is aggravated, the disk ceases to withstand normal loads, and their increase can already provoke the appearance of a hernia of the spine. It is difficult to remove the protrusion of the annulus and pulp without surgical intervention, but at an early stage of the disease, attempts are made to reduce intervertebral pathology. This can be achieved by minimally invasive techniques in the form of laser irradiation and vaporization.

If we consider exclusively conservative options for therapy, then they only help to cope with the symptoms and stop the disease, but not to remove the defect in the cartilage tissue.

To understand how to get rid of the pathology of the cervical spine at home, you should first consult with several specialists, including a neurologist, vertebrologist and surgeon. These doctors, after studying the images and tests, will be able to determine whether it is possible to get rid of the hernia without surgery or whether it is time to plan a surgical intervention.

How to treat a hernia of the cervical spine without radical removal:

1. Drug treatment of hernia - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants, analgesics, vitamin complexes, chondroprotectors.
2. Manual therapy - soft techniques for repositioning the vertebrae and eliminating muscle spasm.
3. Massage - therapeutic and preventive techniques contribute to pain relief, improve blood flow, eliminate stiffness, and general relaxation.
4. Wearing a bandage - reducing the load on the diseased spine, reducing pain due to limited mobility.
5. Compliance with the diet is the restoration of the balance of essential vitamins and microelements, the lack of which provokes the destruction of bone and cartilage tissue.
6. Treatment of a hernia of the cervical spine with folk remedies - compresses, tinctures and decoctions for oral administration, ointments based on medicinal herbs.

Timely treatment without surgery has a favorable prognosis, and doctors do everything possible to eliminate the need for radical removal of the disc, because any intervention violates the structure of the spinal column, which has consequences, up to disability. A bulging disc is a dangerous condition, but if you follow preventive measures, you can avoid most of the possible complications.

A large hernia in the cervical spine and its treatment with folk remedies are incompatible things. This disease has absolute indications for surgery, which in no case can not be ignored.

Folk and medical remedies are considered only at an early stage of the pathological process, when the protrusion has not reached 9 mm. The operation is necessarily prescribed for sequestration, because then there is a risk of damage to the spinal cord.

conservative methods

The main physiotherapeutic procedures for vertebral hernia of the cervical region:

1. Paraffin application . The cervical region is warmed up by applying paraffin. The body temperature rises by 2 degrees. During the procedure, a sauna effect is created, which provokes the removal of toxic substances through open pores.
2. Electrical stimulation . The nerves are stimulated by an electric current. Such treatment is aimed at restoring damaged tissues and improving nerve conduction.
3. Phonophoresis . It involves the introduction of drugs directly into the pathological focus through the skin using ultrasound.
4. Electrophoresis . A procedure similar to phonophoresis, only the delivery of drugs is carried out using an electric current.

Effective non-traditional methods for a herniated disc:

1. Acupuncture . It is prescribed for a long course, and with each session the procedure is tolerated by the patient more painfully, which is explained by an increase in the sensitivity of the nerves. This technique promises a good result for a certain category of patients, mainly young people with a small hernia.
2. Hirudotherapy . Applying medical leeches to the neck will be effective at the initial stage of the disease. This procedure is useful in improving local blood circulation. In addition, leeches secrete specific substances that help improve blood flow and eliminate toxic substances.
3. Yoga . Asanas will be useful in the postoperative period to relax the body and strengthen the muscles of the back. But even before the operation, some yoga poses are acceptable for performing, but only under the supervision of a specialist.
4. Manual therapy . Sessions are prescribed for concomitant displacement of the vertebrae, when there is spinal deformity or curvature. Yoga increases the flexibility of the joints, improves microcirculation, slows down the aging process of bone and cartilage tissues.

Folk remedies

A hernia of the cervical spine leads to concomitant problems with internal organs. Such localization of the pathological focus affects the blood circulation in the brain, the function of the respiratory organs and the sensitivity of the upper extremities. An intervertebral hernia can cause paresis and paralysis, therefore experiments with folk remedies are strictly prohibited. If you ask any experienced doctor if a hernia can be cured with folk methods, the answer will be no.

Traditional medicine will be useful in exceptional cases, when the x-ray picture shows minor changes in the intervertebral disc without damage to the nerve roots and spinal cord.

In case of pathology in the cervical region, the use of the following means is permissible:

1. Leaves of Kalanchoe . The plant is cut and applied to the diseased back for half an hour. This recipe is suitable for everyone without exception. It is useful in eliminating swelling of tissues and reducing pain. By attaching the sheet to the neck, it can be fixed with a plastic bag.
2. Horse fat. The product is applied to the area of ​​​​soreness and wrapped with a film. You need to wear such a compress for a long time, at least 36 hours, leaving it overnight.
3. Bee honey and fir oil. A compress of these ingredients is applied to warm up the neck. Its use helps to reduce pain. You need to apply it for a week for half an hour.

Medical treatment

Drug therapy is used before and after surgery to eliminate the symptomatic complex. Before curing the back surgically, drugs are prescribed to anesthetize and inhibit the processes of disc destruction. After the operation, medications allow you to get rid of the consequences of tissue damage in the form of swelling, pain and inflammation.

What drugs are indicated for disc pathology in the cervical spine:

• Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to eliminate pain;
• Analgin is an anesthetic drug;
• Ibuprofen - NSAIDs, indicated for the elimination of fever, suppression of the inflammatory process and pain relief;
• Sirdalud - the drug is prescribed to restore damaged tissues of the spinal column, has a positive effect on skeletal muscles.

Conservative treatment is canceled in a serious condition of the patient, when there is a persistent pain syndrome and compression of the paravertebral structures occurs.

Immediate medical attention is needed if acute pain occurs, which is accompanied by a violation of the sensitivity of the hands. Complications will also be indicated by general malaise, fever and weakness.