Arthrosis is a joint disease in which cartilage tissue is gradually lost and replaced with bone.
Arthrosis leads to a narrowing of the joint space, pain in the joint, its deformation, a decrease in active and passive movements in the affected joint, up to ankylosis (complete absence of movement in the joint, fusion of the articular surfaces.
To treat arthrosis, many different methods are used, ranging from diet and therapeutic joint exercises, to drug therapy and joint replacement surgery (replacing a joint with an artificial one). In this article we will consider one of the alternative methods of influencing the affected articular surfaces. This method is called magnetotherapy, that is, treatment with a magnet.
Magnetotherapy does not have an evidence base, therefore this method is not recognized by the World Health Organization as medical (physiotherapeutic), unlike another method - treatment with electromagnetic fields . Many countries and doctors treat magnetic therapy as a pseudoscience.
The essence of the method is the effect of static magnetic fields on the human body, which has a beneficial effect on his health . The mechanism of action, as experts suggest, may be as follows: when tissues are in a static magnetic field, electric currents are formed in them. These currents lead to improved functioning of certain enzymes and reduced levels of free radicals. The speed and quality of metabolism in tissues increases, which leads to a positive therapeutic effect.
Treatment of arthrosis with a magnet
Magnetic therapy is divided into general and local. General magnetic therapy is carried out using special devices that can influence the patient’s entire body with a magnetic field, affecting not only the affected system, but also all others.
To conduct general magnetic therapy, the patient is placed in a special device ( “Magnetoturbotron Lux” ), which in appearance resembles a multislice computed tomography or magnetic resonance tomograph. A rotating magnetic field is created around the patient's body. As a result of such treatment, the clinical picture of arthrosis will gradually reduce from session to session. The pain of the joint and its inflammation will decrease, microcirculation in the joint will improve, and, consequently, the nutrition of the preserved cartilage will improve. In addition to the local effect, the general health effect will also have a beneficial effect on the treatment of arthrosis.
For local magnetic therapy of arthrosis, special electronic devices and simply magnets are used.
Electronic devices, such as MAG-30, Polyus-2D and others, have a special magnetic element that must be applied to the affected areas (joints). Such devices can be located both in the hospital and at home. Treatment is carried out in courses.
Healing magnets are available in a variety of options: rings, chains, plates, necklaces, insoles, belts, glasses with built-in magnets, etc. These are either ordinary magnets or powerful magnets made of certain metals ( neodymium magnets ). Magnets can be attached using bandages, adhesive tape, or simply worn as jewelry, such as rings and bracelets.
It is necessary to understand that the magnet should be located as close as possible to the joint affected by arthrosis. If this is interphalangeal osteoarthritis, then it is more rational to use magnetic rings and bracelets. If it is arthrosis of the hip joint - a magnetic belt, if it is arthrosis of the ankle joint - insoles with magnets, and so on. These magnets can be worn both during the period of exacerbation of the disease and during the period of remission. They can also be used as a prophylaxis against arthrosis.
In addition to all of the above beneficial effects on the body, magnets also have a number of contraindications:
Magnetic therapy is a serious treatment method and therefore requires serious treatment. Uncontrolled use of magnetic therapy devices can lead to adverse consequences for the body. Here, much doesn't mean better. One session of magnetic therapy can provide an effect of up to one week. Therefore, this method of treating arthrosis should be used only as prescribed by a specialist in this field.
Arthrosis is a disease whose symptoms everyone should know. This dangerous and very common pathology can be almost invisible at an early stage, but at a later stage it can cause unbearable pain and even lead to disability. We will talk about what causes the disease, its symptoms, preventive measures and the most effective methods of treating arthrosis of various joints.
Pain in the joints, “clicks” when moving and decreased mobility of the limbs often go unnoticed: most people do not attach importance to such signals from the body. Meanwhile, these symptoms may indicate a serious disease - arthrosis. According to WHO, up to 7% of the world's population is susceptible to this pathology and the figure is increasing every year. If in the second half of the twentieth century the disease was diagnosed mainly in people over sixty years of age, now researchers talk about an increased incidence after forty. The risk group is quite broad: it includes not only citizens over the specified age, but also people engaged in physical labor, those who are overweight, athletes, those who have suffered injuries or have a genetic predisposition. Women are more susceptible to the disease than men.
With arthrosis, gradual destruction of articular cartilage and deformation of bone tissue occurs. As a result, patients at the early stage experience slight discomfort when moving, while at the second stage they experience severe pain and limited joint mobility. The third stage - an acute form of arthrosis with complete or almost complete destruction of articular cartilage - a few decades ago confined the patient to a wheelchair. The possibilities of modern medicine are much wider. And although doctors are still not able to completely get rid of the disease and restore the damaged joint, therapy can significantly slow down the development of arthrosis, help maintain limb mobility and avoid serious surgical intervention - which is why it is so important to consult a rheumatologist at the first symptoms.
Such a serious disease as arthrosis requires an integrated approach: taking medications, weight loss, kinesiotherapy, physiotherapy, and, if necessary, surgical intervention. The treatment program is prescribed by a rheumatologist depending on the stage and location of the disease, the characteristics of the patient’s body, but almost always includes several of the methods below.
The first task that arises in the treatment of arthrosis is to relieve pain and inflammation in the joint. For this purpose, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) , such as ibuprofen, ketorolac, piroxicam, diclofenac and their derivatives - in the form of tablets, injections, gels, ointments or rectal suppositories. Remember that the use of this group of drugs only relieves the main symptoms of the disease. Moreover, long-term use of NSAIDs can accelerate the process of cartilage destruction, so they must be used with great caution and only as prescribed by a doctor.
In severe cases and with low effectiveness of treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids . As a rule, they are introduced into the body in the form of injections directly into the joint capsule. Long-term use of corticosteroids worsens the condition of cartilage, so they are prescribed only for severe pain. Like NSAIDs, this group of medications serves to eliminate pain and inflammation and does not slow down the course of arthrosis.
The use of analgesics (analgin, Baralgin) is another way to relieve the patient from pain. Unlike NSAIDs, analgesics relieve inflammation to a lesser extent, but are more effective in combating pain. If muscle spasms occur, antispasmodics - for example, Mydocalm. Both groups of drugs are most often used in the form of injections to relieve the symptoms of arthrosis: they are ineffective in combating the disease itself.
Chondroprotectors are one of the most important components of drug treatment for arthrosis: they saturate cartilage tissue with nutrients, stimulating cell growth. The group of chondroprotectors includes glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, produced under various names in the form of tablets or capsules. You should not expect a quick effect from the use of chondroprotectors: an improvement in the condition of cartilage is noticeable after long-term use of the drugs. In addition, they will not help if the disease has reached the third, most severe, stage.
Vasodilators (Trental, Teonicol, etc.) are used to improve blood flow, as well as eliminate spasm of small vessels. Taking such drugs in combination with chondroprotectors significantly improves the effectiveness of the latter: nutrients enter the cartilage tissue in a larger volume.
The use of shock wave therapy (SWT) for arthrosis allows us to eliminate one of the main causes of pain: spiny bone processes - osteophytes. Under the influence of ultrasonic waves, the “spikes” soften and dissolve over time, improving the efficiency of blood flow and metabolic processes. Despite all its advantages, UVT is effective only in the early stages of arthrosis and has a lot of contraindications, so it is prescribed with caution.
The use of electrical impulses to contract muscles is advisable primarily for bedridden patients and in cases of severe injuries, when the necessary physical exercises are contraindicated. Although myostimulation is not the most common method of treating arthrosis, its use helps to increase muscle tone and improve blood circulation, which has a positive effect on the dynamics of recovery.
This method combines two types of influence at once - ultrasonic waves and medications. As a result, phonophoresis makes it possible to significantly increase the effectiveness of drugs: in combination with ultrasound, they are delivered to the “target” cells and are absorbed by them much better.
The introduction of a gas mixture into the joint capsule has a number of positive effects: it reduces pain and inflammation, helps restore joint mobility, and improves blood circulation. As a rule, ozone therapy is prescribed in a course of several injections, depending on the severity of the disease.
Physical therapy for arthrosis is a way to improve blood circulation in the area of the affected joint, as well as strengthen the muscles. As a rule, the doctor recommends starting with simple exercises and gradually increasing the number of repetitions.
Massage and manual therapy for arthrosis help warm up the diseased area, relieve spasm and pain, and improve blood circulation in the joints. The procedures can also be used if the patient has limited mobility.
To make exercise therapy more effective, it is supplemented with mechanotherapy - exercises using special simulators. The devices allow you to increase the load during gymnastics (due to various weights), while protecting the diseased joint from damage. Like exercise therapy, mechanotherapy helps improve blood circulation and increase muscle tone.
The essence of this method is mechanical “pulling” of the joint using a special apparatus for 15–20 minutes. This allows you to reduce the load on the joint, slow down the development of arthrosis and significantly reduce the patient’s pain. A course consisting of 10–12 sessions is carried out approximately once every six months for best results.
Weight correction is one of the ways to significantly reduce the load on the joint and slow down the development of arthrosis. Of course, maintaining a diet in itself does not contribute to recovery, but in combination with other procedures it can give an excellent effect.
To combat arthrosis, the patient will have to significantly reconsider their usual lifestyle: wear only comfortable shoes, use only comfortable furniture, give up heels, bad habits and excessive physical activity. In some cases, wearing an orthosis and regular visits to the pool and sauna will be beneficial. As a rule, an exhaustive list of recommendations will be given by the attending physician based on the patient’s condition.
This method is also used to diagnose the disease. A needle is inserted into the joint capsule, taking away part of the fluid - this allows you to obtain material for analysis, reduce the load on the capsule, and, if necessary, inject corticosteroids directly to the site of inflammation.
Arthroscopy involves the introduction of a special arthroscope apparatus through micro-incisions in the skin. The method allows you to thoroughly examine the joint, as well as remove separated fragments of cartilage, eliminating the causes of the inflammatory process and pain.
The essence of the periarticular osteotomy method is to file the patient’s bones and then fix them at a different angle. The operation allows you to reduce the load on the joint and eliminate pain for a long period. Despite its effectiveness, this type of surgical intervention is used infrequently - the load on the patient’s body is too great and the rehabilitation period is long.
In cases where other types of treatment have not helped, and the disease has completely or almost completely destroyed the joints, they are replaced with prostheses made of plastic, metal or ceramic. Endoprosthesis replacement is a difficult and expensive operation that requires long-term rehabilitation. Many patients experience pain for several months after surgery. However, this method is often the only alternative to immobilizing the patient. The service life of modern prostheses reaches twenty years, and all these years the patient will be able to live a full life.
Many people confuse the concepts of “arthritis” and “arthrosis” - but these are two different diseases (however, sometimes accompanying each other). Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints, usually caused by infection and occurring in people under forty years of age. Adding to the confusion is the similarity of the symptoms of the diseases: pain and swelling in the affected area.
Despite the common features in symptoms, arthrosis of different joints has its own signs and treatment features. For example, the use of ointments for arthrosis of the hip joint is ineffective due to muscle and fat tissue, which prevents the drug from reaching the site of inflammation. But the same ointments work well when applied to the knee joint or elbow. Let's look at what symptoms are typical for arthrosis of the joints: ankle, knee, elbow, shoulder, fingers and hip, as well as treatment methods that affect it more successfully.
At an early stage, the disease reveals itself only as a slight crunch and slight pain when moving the hands, but if left untreated it becomes visually noticeable - noticeable thickenings appear on the phalanges in the joint area. The pain intensifies and becomes constant, a burning sensation and pulsation appear in the fingers. NSAIDs and corticosteroids are used to relieve pain and inflammation; massage, chondoprotectors, and finger traction are used to slow down the destruction of cartilage.
Painful muscle spasms, decreased mobility of the arms, “lumbago” when lifting and moving them to the sides - all these are symptoms of arthrosis of the shoulder joint. Massage and physical therapy in combination with the use of antispasmodics and intra-articular injections of painkillers are effective for treatment.
Symptoms of elbow joint disease are a loud crunching sound when bending the elbows and moving the hands, “shooting” pain and weakness in the muscles. To get rid of this type of arthrosis, physiotherapeutic methods, compresses and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the form of ointments are used.
Arthrosis of the hip joint is characterized by a “soft” crunching of the joints, painful or uncomfortable sensations in the lower back when moving or severe fatigue. When treating the disease, painkillers are prescribed in the form of injections, capsules or tablets, compresses with anti-inflammatory solutions.
With gonarthrosis, patients complain of crunching sounds when moving, pain in the calf area, especially with heavy loads, and an increase in the size of the joint. Treatment is effective with shock wave therapy, joint traction, physical therapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the form of ointments, and compresses.
A tingling sensation, redness, crunching, clicking in the foot area, rapid fatigue when walking - these symptoms indicate the development of arthrosis of the ankle joint. Physiotherapeutic methods, massage, therapeutic baths and bed rest are effective in treating this type of disease.
To avoid the occurrence of arthrosis, especially if there is a predisposition, you should adhere to simple rules: wear comfortable shoes, maintain physical activity, keeping exercise in moderation, avoid injuries and hypothermia. Maintaining a normal weight is especially important for disease prevention: according to statistics, every extra kilogram increases the likelihood of joint disease by 7–8%.
In addition to traditional medicine, Tibetan medicine also offers an effective approach to the treatment of arthrosis. Its methods are based on the principles we have already discussed:
According to patient reviews, despite the different techniques from traditional ones, Tibetan medicine shows good results in the treatment of arthrosis. However, it is important to take a balanced approach to choosing a treatment center.
We recommend paying attention to the Tibetan medicine clinic “Naran”, which offers a comprehensive program for the treatment of arthrosis. The therapy program includes three aspects: personal (work on correcting the patient’s diet and lifestyle), energetic (harmonization of energy exchange), physiological (relief of pain, spasms, improvement of blood supply, metabolism, restoration of damaged cartilage, nutrition of the joint). A distinctive feature of the course of treatment in the Tibetan medicine clinic is the use of exclusively natural remedies instead of chemicals.
Naran specialists recommend visiting the clinic in the early stages of arthrosis - this significantly increases the patient’s chances of recovery.
Magnetotherapy is a complex of physiotherapeutic methods based on the therapeutic effects of a magnetic field.
The physical nature of the influence of magnetic fields on the human body is still not completely clear and their therapeutic effect has not been sufficiently studied. It is believed that the basis of the biological action of a magnetic field may be:
But a number of studies from a purely theoretical position express doubts about this justification.
However, numerous clinical data indicate the anti-inflammatory, decongestant, sedative and analgesic effects of magnetic fields ( physiotherapy magnet ). For example, it is considered proven that a constant magnetic field reduces the excitability of the central nervous system and accelerates the passage of nerve impulses. Physiotherapeutic treatment with an alternating magnet enhances inhibitory processes in the central nervous system. Under the influence of magnetic fields, microcirculation in blood vessels improves and regenerative processes in tissues are stimulated.
There are, as a rule, no negative side effects of magnet physiotherapy, however, the procedures (in the everyday, non-medical sense, they are called magnet treatment or magnet physiotherapy) must be carried out in a physiotherapy room under the supervision of a doctor, especially during magnetotherapy for children.
Treatment with magnetotherapy in the children's clinic "Markushka" (magnetotherapy Moscow) is carried out by physiotherapists in the direction of children's doctors of the clinic (pediatricians, neurologists, orthopedists, ENT doctors). Magnetic therapy for children is carried out in a specially equipped physiotherapy department of a children's clinic (physiotherapy for children). All procedures are performed by doctors and nurses with special training. Appropriate sanitary and hygienic conditions have been created in the premises of the department, and safety precautions are observed.
All procedures are prescribed only on the basis of an established diagnosis of the disease, indications for the use of a magnetotherapy procedure and the absence of general and specific contraindications.
There are several generally accepted physiotherapeutic methods that are classified as magnetotherapeutic, incl. magnetic therapy for children.
Variable low frequency magnetic therapy . Depending on the technique, exposure is carried out with an alternating, pulsating, traveling or rotating magnetic field. They are used in the treatment of the consequences of closed brain injuries, encephalopathy, diseases and injuries of the peripheral nervous system, phantom pain (as, for example, SMT physiotherapy), chronic inflammatory diseases of internal organs, skin diseases and a number of other pathologies.
Inductothermy (high-frequency magnetic therapy). Impact of the magnetic component of the electromagnetic field of high and ultra-high frequencies. The action of a high-frequency magnetic field leads to the appearance of eddy electric fields in tissues and the induction of eddy currents (Foucault currents). This causes local tissue heating by 2-3 degrees. C to a depth of up to 12 cm (i.e. inductothermy is a local and targeted induction of heat). Inductothermy is used to treat various inflammatory diseases of internal organs, gastric and duodenal ulcers, muscle contractures, arthrosis, arthritis, osteochondrosis ( magnetic therapy for arthrosis , osteochondrosis), bronchial asthma, pneumonia, consequences of injuries and a number of other pathologies.
Pulsed magnetic therapy . Exposure to high intensity magnetic field pulses. Used in the treatment of diseases and injuries of the peripheral nervous system, diseases of bones and joints (magnetic therapy for arthrosis, osteochondrosis), poorly healing wounds and trophic ulcers.
Contraindications to magnetic therapy, depending on the specific technique, are the presence of hypotension, blood hypocoagulation, conditions after myocardial infarction (within 1-3 months), and the presence of a pacemaker (during a low-frequency procedure). In the case of inductothermy, contraindications are the presence of malignant neoplasms, acute inflammatory diseases, angina pectoris, and severe hypotension. Additional contraindications for pulse therapy are cholelithiasis, diffuse toxic goiter, thrombophlebitis.
Back in the 70s of the last century, the healing properties of radon waters taken from Belarusian sources were noticed. In addition, the region is endowed with sapropel mud with no less pronounced healing properties. These natural factors make the treatment of arthrosis in sanatoriums in Belarus very effective.
Sanatoriums for the treatment of arthrosis in Belarus use the remarkable properties of radon waters and sapropel mud during water and mud therapy procedures.
What are the properties of radon waters? They are extracted from a depth of 300 m and contain high concentrations of radon. When its atoms decay, alpha is released, which has a therapeutic effect, consisting of normalizing metabolic processes, pain relief, relieving inflammation and strengthening the immune system. They are used for general and local radon baths and underwater showers.
Another powerful natural factor of the Belarusian region is sapropel mud. In composition, they are a complex mineral-organic compound, which is formed by the remains of plant and animal organisms in Lake Dikoe. They contain many biologically active substances, which include natural antibiotics, vitamins, and all kinds of micro- and macroelements. Muds are used for applications and electrophoresis .
In addition, sanatoriums in Belarus, where the treatment of arthrosis is noted to be highly effective, use traditional methods for all health resorts - electrotherapy, reflexology, oxygen therapy, massages, etc.
When choosing a specific sanatorium, patients often prefer the one with a swimming pool, since swimming serves as an additional therapeutic factor for diseases of the musculoskeletal system. After all, when swimming, all muscle groups that form the muscular corset that supports the joints are strengthened. In addition, even with significant loads, swimming does not overload them.
Sanatoriums in Belarus, where treatment of arthrosis is combined with water procedures, are deservedly popular among residents of other countries.
The best include the sanatoriums “Radon” and “Energetik” in the Grodno region, “Bug” and “Magistralny” in the Brest region, “Pridneprovsky” and “Golden Sands” in the Gomel region. Moreover, in Magistralny and Golden Sands the pools are filled with mineral water.
The Alesya sanatorium enjoys well-deserved popularity among those suffering from arthrosis. His regular clients live not only in Belarus, but also in Ukraine, Russia, and Poland. It is located in an ecologically clean area, in the far corner of Belarusian Polesie. It can accommodate 260 people at the same time. The rooms here are equipped with all amenities, mostly double, with superior rooms available.
Arthritis, arthrosis, scoliosis, and osteochondrosis are treated here. If you have concomitant diseases, you can treat them too. Indeed, in addition to diseases of the musculoskeletal system, the Alesya sanatorium treats diseases of the circulatory and respiratory organs, as well as nervous diseases.
Vacationers are accepted here for any number of days, but the recommended period is from 12 to 21 days.
Patients always enjoy success with sanatoriums where treatment of joints is based on the use of powerful natural factors. Founded in 1970, the Golden Sands sanatorium is located in a mixed coniferous-deciduous forest in the Gomel region. The latest certification assigned him the first category.
The basis of treatment is mineral baths and sapropel mud, which are prescribed in the form of wraps, wraps, and applications. Dry carbon dioxide baths, underwater horizontal traction, and massages are also used. Climate therapy, which is based on clean air saturated with pine essential oils, also has a positive effect.
The Porechye sanatorium, located in the Grodno region on the shore of Lake Molochnoye, also specializes in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. It is surrounded by a very beautiful mixed forest. “Porechye” is also popular among vacationers due to its convenient location. A large transport hub, the city of Grodno, is located close to it, which makes the journey here simple and fast.
The main types of treatment here are based on the use of mineral baths and sapropel mud. In addition, reflexology, electrotherapy, magnetic therapy, underwater massage, and dry carbon dioxide baths are used. Procedures are prescribed to each patient strictly individually in accordance with existing contraindications.
The sanatorium has a room capacity of 260 beds. Moreover, the rooms are single and double. It is possible to move in here with children aged 5 years and older.
Arthrosis is a widespread degenerative disease of the joints, in which the slow destruction of internal cartilage occurs. The disease begins to develop when cartilage can no longer cope with the load on the joints.
The causes leading to arthrosis are:
Medical treatment comes down to stimulating metabolic processes in the affected area. In addition to medications, the following are used:
Treatment of arthrosis with traditional methods is also widely used by patients using herbal teas, vegetable oils and even baking soda. Soda (NaHCO3) is the most accessible and effective remedy in the fight against the disease.
The following people wrote about the beneficial effects of soda: the Roman physician Dioscorides, the French chemist and physician Anre de Monceau, the German chemist Marggraf, Helen and Nicholas Roerich, and professor Ivan Neumyvaykin. The main advantages of white powder include the following properties:
Restoring the acid-base balance occurs as follows:
This mechanism helps improve cellular metabolism, preventing premature cell death.
One of the remarkable properties of sodium bicarbonate is that its excess is perfectly excreted by the urinary system. In addition, the biochemical activity of B vitamins (B1, B4, B5, PP, B6, B12) in the body is fully manifested only in an alkaline environment.
It is known that sodium bicarbonate reduces the beneficial effect of certain concomitantly taken antibiotics and aspirin.
Sodium bicarbonate is widely and successfully used to treat joint disorders. By restoring the activity of connective tissue, soda is used for therapy:
By adjusting the amount of acid in the body, soda restores the alkaline balance. At the same time, it supports a set of cellular nutrition processes.
Soda has different effects on the body depending on how it is used in treatment. There are several ways to use:
Environmentally friendly materials and formulations prepared independently (not purchased from dubious places), if the recommended dosages are observed, will certainly have a positive effect.
Any treatment of joints using alternative medicine methods at home must be agreed with the attending physician.
Warming soda compresses prevent the growth of pain, relieve swelling and help improve joint mobility. You can start using compresses simultaneously with drug treatment.
There is also the so-called classic. To relieve swelling on the knee or elbow joints and fingers, use a very simple compress of 1 liter of warm water in which soda (50 g) is dissolved. The prepared cotton bandage should be thoroughly rinsed in the solution and tied around the knee (elbow or fingers) overnight. Cover with a warm thing. The positive effect appears after 7 days of such treatment.
A mixture of soda and vinegar will help to consolidate the effect achieved by a classic compress. For 30 days, 9% vinegar, soda and water are mixed in equal quantities and also applied at night.
Following certain rules for taking sodium bicarbonate orally will help avoid some problems. Healing properties will begin to appear if:
Sodium bicarbonate, due to the content of active components in it, affects metabolism and blocks inflammatory processes. Doctor of Medicine, Professor I.P. Neumyvakin, devoted forty years to alternative medicine, developing a unique recipe for treatment with soda.
Add 3 g of soda to 100 ml of warm boiling water and dissolve well. Add another 100 ml of liquid. Drink a glass of solution in one gulp. Repeat the procedure for 3 days, 2 times in the morning and evening (for young people), 3 times a day (for older people). Over the next three days you need to take a break.
At this rate, you need to continue to take the soda solution, gradually increasing the amount of soda, first to a teaspoon, then to a tablespoon.
This recipe should be used if there are multiple locations of the disease. The procedure is indispensable especially in case of infectious nature of arthrosis.
Ointments are used only at the beginning of the disease or during remission of a chronic disease. Exacerbation of arthritis will require medication under medical supervision.
The most famous recipes:
You need to be careful with ointments, as well as with ingesting baking soda. Firstly, under no circumstances change the recipe at your own discretion. Secondly, if an allergy occurs, stop treatment and contact your doctor.
Taking local or general baths is a pleasant and relaxing therapy in the treatment of the disease. Soda solutions help with arthrosis of both large and small joints.
A solution for hands or feet can be prepared in a small bowl of hot water, adding 75 g of regular or sea salt and soda. Keep your limbs in the bath until the water begins to cool. While your hands or feet are in the water, they should be lightly massaged. The procedure is carried out before bedtime. After water, rub the sore areas thoroughly and wrap them in warm clothes (wear socks or mittens).
For a large bath, the concentration of products decreases. For 150 liters of hot water (so that it can be tolerated), add 200 g of sea salt and baking soda. Here, it is also recommended to simultaneously perform a light massage of the affected joints.
For 30 days, every other day a bath is taken for 30 minutes at night. After the procedure, you need to put something warm on the sore joints and immediately go to bed.
A hot bath with the addition of 200 g of baking soda and 75 g of alum will help improve blood circulation in the deep tissues and strengthen the walls of blood vessels in damaged tissues. You need to stay in it for about 15 minutes, after which you also need to rub yourself, put warm clothes on your sore joints and go to bed.
In addition to the direct therapeutic effect, such baths improve the condition of the skin, strengthen the immune system, relax and give sound sleep.
There are some contraindications for treatment with baking soda when consumed orally. Because if you have a number of diseases, sodium bicarbonate should absolutely not be used.
What diseases do not allow treatment with soda:
Treatment must be carried out very carefully. And first of all, you should avoid getting soda into the respiratory tract - it can cause a chemical burn.
The symptoms of arthrosis differ from the symptoms of arthritis:
The likelihood of developing arthrosis increases the presence of excess weight, injury, excessive stress, infections and allergies. A feature of the diagnosis is that arthrosis, unlike arthritis, is not determined by a blood test - an x-ray or computed tomography is required.
In addition to restoring metabolic processes, the diet should help reduce body weight. Therefore, the patient should not consume alcohol, eat small meals 5-6 times a day and not eat after seven o’clock in the evening.
It is not yet possible to cure arthrosis completely, but with a successful combination of medications and folk remedies, good results can be achieved.
For home treatment, traditional medicine offers compresses, rubbing, baths, herbal infusions and juices.
Before any home treatment, you should consult your doctor.
Official medicine treats arthrosis conservatively or through surgery (joint replacement).
The goal of conservative treatment of primary arthrosis is to restore blood circulation in the tissues of the affected joint.
Therapy should be comprehensive:
Microcirculatory agents are used to restore the microcirculation system, because It is the vessels of this bed that distribute blood directly to the tissues. These include:
A special place in treatment is occupied by heparin, which improves intracapillary blood flow and increases tissue tolerance to hypoxia. To improve the absorption of oxygen by joint tissues, B vitamins are used. The most common drug in the group of analgesic and anti-inflammatory therapy in the treatment of the disease is aspirin. It also improves microcirculation.
Pyrazolone drugs are used for the same purpose. Feprazone is the most promising of them, because. It has almost no effect on the gastrointestinal tract and can be prescribed during the treatment of arthrosis, even with gastric ulcers. Basic anti-arthrosis drugs can improve the metabolism of dystrophically altered articular cartilage.
The latest drug for the treatment of arthrosis is able to enhance the regeneration of cartilage tissue in the treatment of arthrosis after injuries and degenerative processes. Desensitizing drugs are prescribed in all stages of arthrosis. Diphenhydramine, pipolfem, suprastin, tavegil, etc. are used. Aspirin, amidopyrine, and ascorbic acid have a similar effect (but to a lesser extent). Intra-articular administration of drugs has become widespread in the treatment of the disease.
Most often these are hydrocortisone, dexamethasone, diprrsaan and others. In the initial stages of treatment of primary arthrosis without symptoms of synovitis, ultrasound therapy, radon, sodium chloride, turpentine baths, and mud baths are used to stimulate metabolic processes. To stimulate metabolic processes in cartilage, electrophoresis of zinc, lithium, and sulfur is prescribed. Compresses with medical bile, camphor alcohol, bandages with Vaseline, and troxevasin are used locally.
And treatment should begin with a restructuring of nutrition, normalization of metabolism and weight loss. Excess weight puts additional stress on your joints. To enhance peristalsis and cleanse the intestines, fiber is needed: only wholemeal bread, cereals cooked in water, vegetables and fruits. Stool retention is unacceptable; prunes and beets help. Garlic can be used to improve intestinal flora. Avoid rich soups containing purine compounds, which are especially dangerous for joints. It is advisable to eat lean and boiled meat. Excessive consumption of phosphorus, that is, meat and especially fish, disrupts phosphorus-calcium metabolism, leading to demineralization of bones. To improve water-salt metabolism, use watermelon, zucchini, pumpkin, greens, dried apricots and prunes. For joints, it is better to get vitamins from food, and if you add multivitamins, then only certain and most difficult to obtain from food, and microelements. For example, B vitamins.