Arthrosis of the joints is characterized by degenerative-dystrophic changes in the cartilage tissue, as a result of which it becomes thinner and may completely disappear from the articular surfaces. With such a disease, it is important to start treatment in a timely manner so that the disease does not progress to the last stage, when only surgical treatment is needed. It is possible to cope with arthrosis not only with synthetic drugs, but with the help of traditional medicine. Treatment of arthrosis with folk remedies is possible at home.
How to properly organize home treatment
When treating arthrosis with folk methods at home, you need to follow a few simple rules - then the therapy will achieve its goal and the arthrosis can be stopped. Here are some recommendations from the populists:
- when treating arthrosis with folk remedies, use only proven folk methods, do not trust recipes from strangers who do not specialize in alternative medicine;
- take information from sites dedicated to alternative treatment;
- do not change the proportion of the funds that make up the recipe, if some ingredient is not there, you should not replace it - it is better to find another remedy;
- exactly follow the sequence and technology of preparation of medicinal products;
- carefully study the composition - it is possible that there is an allergic reaction to some drugs;
- buy folk remedies for arthrosis in pharmacies or herbalists, you should not buy herbs in spontaneous markets or harvest yourself if you don't know much about this;
- do not buy ready-made mixtures from your hands - no one is responsible for their composition;
- if necessary, consult your doctor if there are chronic diseases, cardiovascular pathologies, diseases of the digestive system.
If you follow all the recommendations, then the treatment will give its first results soon. In the absence of positive dynamics, it is worth changing the tool - perhaps it does not fit and you need to choose an analogue.
External remedies
The use of external agents is of tremendous importance in the treatment of arthrosis. It is extremely important to carry out all procedures correctly and accurately, since medicinal substances should be absorbed by the skin to the maximum extent and be delivered to the joint damaged by the disease. If a negative skin reaction appears, external treatment with these drugs should be stopped - it means that an allergic reaction has begun.
Cryotherapy
Cold treatment is used as one of the methods of physiotherapy in a medical institution. Nevertheless, the Narodniks have successfully adapted it to domestic conditions and have been using it for many years. Cryotherapy can be used even if the disease has worsened and the patient is tormented by pain in arthrosis. When using applications with cold, it is possible to slow down metabolic processes, relieve swelling and reduce the pain threshold.
Reference!Since the applications with the healing cold are short-term, the effect of pulse therapy is achieved - metabolic processes slow down only for a short time, after which they are activated again.
It is very simple to use cold treatment at home - in the refrigerator or freezer it is necessary to cool a 0. 5 liter plastic bottle of water and apply it wrapped in a soft cloth on the affected joint for 10-15 minutes. After the application, a break is given for about an hour and the cryotherapy is repeated again. Do not apply cold without wrapping - such stress to the joints is contraindicated in arthrosis. After the application, you can do a light massage.
Cryotherapy methods are prohibited for people with allergic reactions to cold, arthritis, ischemic heart disease, stroke and hypertension. It is forbidden to carry out cryotherapy for pregnant women.
Clay
Healing clay also helps in the treatment of arthrosis of the joints. It has long been used in the therapy of pathologies of the musculoskeletal system and the populists have accumulated more than a dozen recipes with clay. Clay is characterized by unique regenerating properties - it helps to relieve the inflammatory process and promotes the recovery of the body. If you make compresses based on clay, you can quickly get rid of joint pain, which so torments patients suffering from arthrosis.
Thanks to clay, the skin is perfectly nourished and moisturized - all this quickly affects the condition of the articular joints. The effect mainly affects those joints that are located close to the surface of the skin. Applications will be effective in the area of shoulder and cervical arthrosis, as well as arthrosis of the knee joint and hands, fingers.
Clay treatment has no side effects, however, doctors do not recommend using it for pregnant women and patients suffering from pathologies of the heart and blood vessels. Also, clay is not used for tuberculous lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Burdock
Burdock leaves are an excellent remedy for arthrosis of the ankle and knees. To use burdock, it must be collected in an ecologically clean area, rinse the leaves themselves and knead with a rolling pin.
They will become less firm and may even show juice. In this form, the sheet is applied to the affected knees or ankle and kept for several hours as an application. This tool will help to activate metabolic processes, improve tissue trophism, strengthen bones and muscles. Burdock also helps to evacuate excess salt from the human body.
If the pain in arthrosis with the use of burdock began to subside, then it is recommended to modify the recipe. This will give even more strength to the remedy against osteoarthritis. To do this, the burdock is collected and washed, and then twisted through a meat grinder to make a liquid gruel.
It is laid out on the surface of the diseased joint and wrapped with a whole leaf of burdock, and on top with a warm cloth so that the medicine is warmed up by the warmth of the body. This recipe gives an even greater restorative effect, therefore it is recommended not only for arthrosis, but also for gout and rheumatism.
Honey, propolis and aloe
From honey, propolis and aloe, you can prepare a unique ointment that surpasses many traditional drugs for arthrosis in its properties. It is difficult to prepare it, but the preparation is worth it. To prepare the ointment, it is necessary to select natural ingredients, and it is better to do this with real beekeepers. At the initial stage, you need to prepare a bee podmore - a tablespoon of this ingredient is ground in 100 ml of hot vegetable oil. After that, the product is placed in the refrigerator for fourteen days.
At the next stage, propolis is prepared. It is crushed and stirred with water, and after the liquid settles, the residue is dried and poured with alcohol in the ratio of one tablespoon to 10 ml of the mixture. The mixture is poured into a dark glass container and kept for two weeks.
The third step is to prepare the aloe. Several thick leaves from underneath are cut and wrapped in paper. Aloe must be kept in the refrigerator for two weeks as well. After the elapsed time, some leaves will turn black - they must be thrown out, and the green leaves are crushed and squeezed out of juice.
Important!After two weeks, when the podmore, propolis and aloe are ready, all three components are mixed, and then more syrup is added to them. It is prepared as follows - two tablespoons of honey are dissolved in a glass of water and one tablespoon of young pine and spruce (crushed sprouts) are added there. This mixture is simmered in a water bath until it thickens.
When the mixture is ready, it is poured into pre-prepared honey, podmore and aloe and mixed. Ultimately, you should get an ointment in consistency, it is lubricated with damaged joints several times a day. Thanks to the action of this agent, the cartilage tissue in the hip or knee joints is actively restored.
Other means
There are other remedies for the treatment of arthrosis. These recipes are also widely used and help in the treatment of the disease. To get rid of pain in arthrosis, you need to mix 100 g of aloe juice, 200 g of honey and 300 g of vodka. The resulting mixture is infused for three days, it is advisable to place the container in a dark place. The resulting product is applied to the sore joint at night so that the compress lasts at least eight hours. The course of treatment with this remedy is ten days. If there is a need to extend the treatment, then ten more procedures can be performed.
Effective remedies for joint pathologies include mustard. There is also a mustard powder recipe for arthrosis. In addition to mustard, the recipe includes honey and vegetable oil. All components are taken in the same quantity - two tablespoons, mixed and heated in a water bath. The mixture is laid out on a clean cotton cloth, covered with mica and any other thick and warm cloth on top. The resulting compress is applied to the area of the damaged joint for at least two hours.
Salt with honey gives a good effect on joints. This recipe is mainly intended for the treatment of gonarthrosis - arthrosis of the knee joint. To prepare the product, you will need two tablespoons of ordinary table salt (not extra! ) Mix with a tablespoon of sea salt. It is best to take the most common sea salt, without flavorings.
Add two to three tablespoons of honey to the salt and stir to dissolve the salt and dissolve with the honey. The resulting mixture is spread on cheesecloth folded in several layers, covered with a top layer and applied to the joint. From above, the mass is wrapped with cellophane or a warm cloth - in this case, it is even recommended to leave the product overnight so that the compress will work as efficiently as possible. It is best to use this remedy during the cold season.
You can treat the metatarsal joint of the foot with burdock and turpentine. Turpentine must be distributed in a thin layer on the surface of the sheet, there is no need to apply too much, after which the sheet is applied to the metatarsus, fixed with cling film and left overnight. Propolis acts similarly in this place - it must be kneaded in the hands to a soft consistency and distributed over the metatarsal joint, fixing it overnight with cellulose film.
Shoulder-scapular periarthrosis is treated with a perennial daisy. You can use both fresh grass and dried. The product must be doused with boiling water and distributed over a gauze bandage, which is then applied to the joint affected by arthrosis. From above, the sore joint with a compress is insulated with any thick cloth or woolen scarf. This compress is best done at night.
Internal funds
It is possible to treat the shoulder, knee and other joints not only with external, but also with internal drugs. It is necessary to prepare products for internal use exclusively by prescription, observing the recommended proportions. In this case, the treatment will give its results. At the same time, you should not give up the drugs recommended by the doctor - many folk remedies for internal therapy are successfully combined with chondroprotectors and other drugs.
Bay leaf
A well-known remedy for many - a decoction of bay leaf will help to cope with the disease. Bay leaf is unique in terms of arthrosis therapy.
As a result of this action, metabolic processes are improved in the damaged joint, and the access of nutrients to the cartilage tissue is improved. Perfectly treats bay leaf arthrosis of the elbow and knee joints.
A decoction of bay leaves is prepared as follows. Ten grams of dry laurel is poured into a glass of pre-heated water and brought to a boil over a fire. As soon as the water boils, it is necessary to detect 5 minutes and boil the bay leaf over low heat.
After that, the product is insisted under the lid for another five hours. The resulting liquid is drunk in equal doses (several sips) during the day. The next morning, a new remedy is being prepared. It is necessary to take bay broth for three days, after which it is recommended to take a weekly break and continue treatment.
A decoction of bay leaves is not an absolutely safe remedy. It is forbidden to take pregnant women and nursing mothers, as well as patients suffering from gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. You also need to take into account that bay leaf is a strong allergen - you should not use the broth in patients with a tendency to allergic reactions.
Gelatin
Gelatin is an indispensable component for arthrosis. It is with its help that you can not only eliminate the symptoms, but cure the defect in the cartilage tissue, since gelatin contains the substances necessary to restore the damaged structure of the cartilage.
Gelatin improves the elasticity of cartilage, helps to strengthen the articular elements. Since gelatin contains collagen, it helps to ensure the strength of the tissues. To do this, you can drink gelatin inside, diluting a tablespoon of the product in a glass of warm water.
Also, doctors recommend using gelatin to prepare various dishes. Patients with arthrosis can eat jellied meat, jellied jelly - gelatin is also added here. Among sweet dishes, marmalade, jelly, jelly are useful. Usually, gelatin does not provoke health problems, but gelatin is not recommended for patients with increased blood clotting in order to avoid the appearance of blood clots.
Important!You should not eat gelatin for those who suffer from urolithiasis, have calculi in the kidneys or bladder, or suffer from disorders of water-salt metabolism.
Other means
The sequence belongs to the ancient medicines that are used in the treatment of arthrosis. Agents with a series have an excellent metabolic effect, and also relieve the inflammation of the soft tissues that often accompanies arthrosis. To prepare the product, it is necessary to insist two tablespoons of the series for twenty minutes. Three such infusions need to be made a day - they drink it fresh as soon as it cools down a little. Drink the remedy for one month.
In parallel with this infusion, it is recommended to take a series of baths. A strong solution is prepared, one liter per ten liters of water. Due to the fact that the herb of the string contains unique substances that promote the activation of blood circulation and tannins. It is good to use it in case of inflammation, if the disease accompanies arthritis, and also to treat coxarthrosis or arthrosis of the jaw.
Among herbal preparations, a multicomponent remedy based on chamomile, immortelle and St. John's wort is effective. Motherwort yarrow and corn silk are also added. All components must be mixed and chopped. One tablespoon of the product is poured with a glass of boiling water, after which it is insisted under the lid for two hours. It is recommended to take the remedy in half a glass thirty minutes before meals three times a day. The course of treatment is at least six weeks.
To cure gonarthrosis, you need to take in equal proportions tricolor violet, nettle and birch leaves. All components are mixed and poured into an enamel container one tablespoon of the product. It is poured with a glass of boiling water and heated in a water bath for fifteen minutes. You need to drink half a glass twice a day. In the absence of effect, the agent is doubled.
Will help to cope with arthrosis of the wrist joint and garlic. This is a well-known folk remedy for many diseases. It will also help with arthrosis. The drug will not only strengthen the immune system, but will also help to activate the metabolism. In addition, thanks to garlic, it is possible to saturate the joint with such important compounds as sulfur and selenium.
The drug is prepared as follows - several cloves of garlic are crushed, grinding into a state of gruel. Then the garlic is mixed with flaxseed or corn oil, and twelve parts of oil must be taken for one part of the garlic. You cannot replace the oil with other ingredients - this is a source of omega-3 acids, which are involved in the restoration of cartilage tissue. The remedy is taken 5-10 minutes before breakfast. The course of therapy is at least two months. After that, a break of ten days is needed and the treatment is repeated.
Reviews
To find out which remedies are better, you can read the reviews of patients who have already used alternative treatment.
- First review, male, 42 years old: "Recently I was diagnosed with grade 2 DOA of the shoulder joint. The pains were plagued with hell, but my wife was preparing a remedy from honey, podmore and aloe. This ointment literally saved me from the progression of arthrosis and eliminated the pain. "
- Second review, female, 67 years old: "I was diagnosed with symptoms of coxarthrosis, but, fortunately, at an early stage. I used baths with a string and drank it inside. While I am being observed, there is no deterioration, I strengthen the treatment with chondroprotectors, I perform therapeutic exercises. "
- Third opinion, man, 70 years old: "Arthrosis of the hands has developed a long time ago - I am a mechanic by profession, apparently, work has affected. Traditional remedies help me a little, but I do compresses with burdock and turpentine regularly - they relieve pain and inflammation. "
Home treatment for arthrosis is a good way to help yourself and reinforce the formal therapy prescribed by your doctor. If treated with the most effective folk remedies, then arthrosis can be defeated.