Many young people nowadays have problems with their cervical spine because of long hours of work leading to stiffness in the neck, resulting in lack of time to move, so cervical spondylosis is certain. Do you know which medication is effective for cervical spondylosis? Do you know any folk remedies for treating cervical spondylosis? Today, let’s learn about self-treatment methods for cervical spondylosis with the editor.
What medication is good for cervical spondylosis?
We all know the saying “a little poison saves the body,” so the treatment of cervical spondylosis also involves some risks. Western medicine always comes with certain side effects, so we prefer to use traditional Chinese medicine to minimize the side effects.
1. External Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine Soaked in Liquor
Weilingxian 50g, Angelica, Xixin, Frankincense, Turmeric, Danshen, White Peony, Pubescent Angelica, Natural Copper, Papaya 15g each, Sanqi 10g, Bingpian, Lithospermum 5g each, 3 scolopendra.
Soak the above herbs in 2000ml of 75% alcohol, filter after 4 days, store the liquid and then soak the residue in 2000ml of 75% alcohol for 4 days, filter again, mix the two liquids, and apply the medication by rubbing on the soft tissues on both sides of the neck and shoulders corresponding to the hyperplastic vertebral body, 3 times a day.
2. External Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Angelica, Chuanxiong, Ge Gen, Safflower, White Peony, Qianghuo, Frankincense, Myrrh, Shenjincao, Dafupi, Ze Xie, Danshen, Pubescent Angelica, Drynaria 50g each, Cinnamon Twig, Ephedra, White Peony, Sichuan Wuling, Xixin 30g each, 25g of Asarum, 20g of Centipede. Grind the above herbs into fine powder, mix well, take 50-100g each time, mix with aged vinegar; apply it to the back of the neck, use a lamp to irradiate for 30 minutes after applying the medicine, once a day, with 15 days as one course of treatment.
3. Traditional Chinese Medicine Compress Application
Weilingxian, Angelica, Red Peony 12g each, Wujiapi, Schisandra, Fresh Hawthorn 15g each, Safflower, Qianghuo, Du Huo, Fangfeng 10g each, Prepared Aconite 5g, Sichuan Pepper 30g. Put the above herbs in a gauze bag, tie it tightly, put it in a porcelain basin, boil in water for 30 minutes, cool slightly, compress the affected area, 30 minutes each time, twice a day.
Each formula made can be used for two consecutive days, preferably made fresh each time, ensure the freshness of the medicinal herbs, one course of treatment lasts for fifteen days, observe the condition of your cervical vertebrae after each course.
Folk Remedies for Treating Cervical Spondylosis
In fact, there are many folk remedies for treating cervical spondylosis. Sometimes, a simple daily routine can help alleviate discomfort in your cervical spine. Interested in learning more about folk remedies? Let’s explore together.
Perform a simple neck massage, breathe deeply, and do squat exercises, they can all help strengthen the neck and alleviate discomfort.
[Formula One]
Centipede 10g, Scorpion 2, Deer Antler Vine, Chuanxiong, Angelica, Natural Copper, Viper 15g each. Boil the herbs in water twice, mix the herb juice, and take it twice a day. This formula is effective for cervical spondylosis.
[Formula Two]
White Peony 30g, Papaya 13g, Ji Xueteng 15g, Ge Gen, Licorice 10g each. Boil once daily, take it twice a day. This formula is effective for cervical spondylosis.
[Formula Three]
Galangal, Fried White Peony, Poria 20g each, Chuanxiong 15g, Orange Stem, Dried Ginger, Houpo, Licorice 10g each. Prepare the decoction, take 30ml each time, three times a day, with two weeks as one course of treatment. This formula is suitable for cervical spondylosis.
[Formula Four]
Ge Gen 25g, Weilingxian, Ji Xueteng 15g each, White Peony 15-30g, Licorice 6g, Fried Centipede 2 scolopendra (ground for oral administration) or Scorpion 8g. Boil one dose daily, decoct and take, adjust according to symptoms. This formula is suitable for cervical spondylosis.
[Formula Five]
White Peony 30g, Licorice 15g, Sour Jujube Kernel, Oyster Shell 10g each, Weilingxian, Yuanhu 12g each. Boil the herbs in water twice, mix the herb juice, and take it twice a day. This formula is effective for cervical spondylosis.
Self-Treatment Methods for Cervical Spondylosis
8:00 – Change Bad Habits When Getting Up
Many people like to get up by dragging their cervical spine when getting up in the morning, this habit must be changed to using the strength of the waist.
9:00 – Warm Up the Cervical Spine
Prepare a cup of tea with a tablespoon of brown sugar and 7 slices of ginger, steep in hot water for 10 minutes, and drink it once daily.
10:00 – Perform a 5-minute Neck Exercise
Sit upright in a chair and perform gentle movements such as lowering and raising your head, turning it left and right, extending it forward and back, and rotating it clockwise and counterclockwise.
12:00 – Chew Your Meal
Engage your chewing muscles as you eat, tilt your head back as much as possible when drinking water to relieve stiff neck muscles.
15:00 – Simple Neck Massage
Interlace your fingers, place them at the back of your neck, gently rub it, massage continuously 50 times, creating a warm and comfortable feeling in the neck.
18:00 – Outdoor Exercise
Engage in outdoor activities such as swimming, playing ball games, or yoga, suitable for white-collar workers.
19:00 – Bone-Nourishing Dinner
Add materials such as walnuts, Rehmannia, beef bones, and black sesame that nourish bone marrow to your dinner to strengthen bones and muscles.
21:00 – Practice Stretching like a Great Peng Bird
Exercise your neck muscles for 5 minutes, strengthening their flexibility, while ensuring not to lift your head too high.
23:00 – Choose a Healthy Pillow
A pillow in a “yuanbao” shape with a low middle and high sides provides good support for the neck, ensuring the neck gets proper rest. For those with neck issues, a wooden bed or a firm straw mattress is preferred.
Conclusion: Cervical spondylosis can significantly impact young people, as prolonged sitting can exacerbate the condition. Therefore, timely treatment is necessary. You may give the treatments mentioned in the article a try, follow the instructions for each time of the day, and make sure to be consistent daily.
