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Osteochondrosis of the back can be treated with aromas and herbs
Home – work – home … Most of us lead a sedentary lifestyle. Not surprisingly, more and more back pains appear and the spine is curved. As a result, osteochondrosis and arthritis occur – the most common diseases of modern women. WDay.ru learned how you can help yourself to improve your health.
Back diseases have become much younger: the number of women under the age of 30 with osteochondrosis and arthritis has increased dramatically. Today, the average age of patients with this diagnosis is 36-38 years. But even some 10 years ago, the lower bar was kept at the level of 45 years. However, science also does not stand out of place, during this time scientists have invented many methods and tools that allow you to normalize the functions of the body, strengthen it, prevent and heal back diseases. You can use most of these techniques at home on your own, with the help of loved ones or alternative medicine specialists. These are aromatherapy, herbal medicine, osteopathy and acupressure.
Aromatherapy
Essential oils are added to massage creams, ointments and lotions or baths, diluted and applied to the skin, sprayed into the air, applied to lamp bulbs, or simply sniffed from a bottle.
The most effective for back pain and pain in the whole body is the essential oil obtained from dandelion.
For sciatica, lubricate with a poultice of thyme or marjoram and thyme in olive oil, or try chamomile and lavender.
For the preparation of massage oils, compresses, baths, use laurel, birch, clover, rosemary, chamomile or nutmeg.
The aromas of all the listed plants affect not only the physical level, but also the mental and emotional. They help to normalize body functions, calm down, strengthen and relieve pain.
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Before starting any medical method, consult your doctor or specialist. Some essential oils are contraindicated during pregnancy and high blood pressure. For example, in the second case, you cannot use the aromas of rosemary and thyme. Oils can irritate the skin, although it depends on the individual characteristics of the body. Therefore, before using these oils, carry out a test: apply the diluted oil to the elbow in order to determine the sensitivity of the skin to it.
Dr. and researcher Eric Pearl (USA), an expert in the field of holistic (naturopathic) medicine, has devoted 12 years of his professional life to the study of (one of the directions of alternative medicine). He recommends getting rid of back pain by normalizing blood circulation. One way to achieve this is with a foot massage.
Recipe: first, make a soda bath for 15 minutes, dissolving a little baking soda in 3 liters of warm boiled water. it is best done with a balm consisting of 100 g of olive oil, 40 g of sesame oil, 10 g of vitamin A in oil. After finishing the massage, put on warm cotton socks.
Before using aromatic oils for massage, carry out a small test: apply the diluted oil to the elbow in order to determine the sensitivity of the skin to it.
Phytotherapy
Herbal remedies can be used for general back pain relief. Drink infusion of white willow and pharmacy verbena. You will find the methods for preparing the broth on the package. Or use the simplest method: 1 tbsp. a spoonful of herbs 200 g of boiling water. Insist for 30-60 minutes. Strain.
It is recommended to take valerian as a muscle relaxer. Of course, this should be done in reasonable quantities. With inflammations, teas brewed from the bark of the viburnum or the same white willow, yarrow or black cohosh are helpful.
Phytotherapeutic recipes for making ointments, lotions and infusions
Ointment for rubbing sore spots with osteochondrosis
Recipe: 2 tbsp. tablespoons of dried juniper berries, crush into powder and mix with 200 g of butter melted in a water bath. Without removing it from the water bath, it is necessary to boil the mixture for 5-7 minutes, then cool and strain a little.
Rosehip decoction for rheumatism
Recipe: Chop 25 g of dry rose hips and pour boiling water over. Cook the mixture over low heat for 10 minutes. After that, let the broth stand under the lid for 15 minutes and strain. Drink a decoction of ½ cup 3-4 times a day half an hour before meals. Rosehip decoction promotes healing and regeneration of damaged tissues, and also increases the body’s resistance to infections.
Compress for osteochondrosis
Recipe: 1 tbsp. Grind a spoonful of hop cone powder with 1 tbsp. a spoonful of butter. Rub the pain points with this composition.
Fortifying herbal decoction
After going to the sauna or bath, a decoction of linden or chamomile flowers with the addition of juice of any sour berries has an excellent effect on the body. Drink 2-4 glasses of this broth after bath procedures.
Each of the above back treatments and treatments are beneficial and effective. But it is much easier to resort to them only to strengthen the body, and not to get rid of ailments. To do this, you need to maintain your health. How? Lead a healthy lifestyle: keep your spine in good condition, avoiding excessive physical exertion, not hypothermia, be active, play sports, give up bad habits and eat right. And the back will not hurt!
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