The Best Home Remedies for Cervical Spondylosis

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Most people in their old age suffer from a degenerative condition known as Cervical Spondylosis. This disease is characterized by the wear and tear which affects the bones, joints and discs of the neck. This condition usually occurs more in men rather than women. In recent studies, the disease had also been associated with sedentary lifestyle.

Cervical Spondylosis is often caused by a combination of factors including old age, genetics, sleeping positions and again, sedentary lifestyle. What happens during the development of spondylosis is that the vertebral discs thicken in response to preventing the spinal bones from fusion. Bone spurs, or most commonly known as osteocytes are responsible for this development. When the discs increase in size, the risk for developing slipped discs and spinal nerve compression that are responsible for neck pains also increases. Recurring neck pains are the primary indication of a developing Cervical Spondylosis.

Upon diagnosis of Cervical Spondylosis, patients have several treatment options to stop the condition from developing further. One of these treatment options is home remedies that had been found to be effective by actual patients who have been using these in their own homes.

Garlic is one of the best remedy that is readily available in your home. You can opt to buy capsulated garlic for your consumption of at least two capsules a day. For a more natural approach, you can eat 2-3 garlic cloves in the morning. Garlic oil can also relieve neck pain. You can make your own garlic oil preparation by frying ten (10) garlic cloves in 60 grams of oil. Let the garlic oil cool and apply it in the affected area of the neck. A warm bath is recommended after the oil application. You can repeat this remedy for fifteen (15) consecutive days.

Lemon juice has also been approved by doctors as one of the effective homeopathic remedies for Cervical Spondylosis. A quick relief can be achieved by consuming lemon juice with a sprinkle of rock salt, thrice daily. Eating Chebulic myrobalan can also help alleviate the condition. It is advisable that the fruit should be consumed after meals.

Massaging the neck can also be effective for ease of Cervical Spondylosis. Using aromatic massage oil containing lavender is a great idea. Massage the affected area with the oil until you can no longer feel the strain in the neck. Remember not to bend or lean forward for most of the time to avoid the pain from occurring again.