Treatment of arthrosis with folk remedies: therapy, therapeutic baths

Folk remedies for the treatment of joint arthrosis at home

Treatment of arthrosis with folk remedies at home perfectly complements the main therapy. Regular use of recipes with herbal ingredients will not only improve the condition of the joints, but will also strengthen the immune system and increase the body's resistance to diseases.

The destruction of the joint, accompanied by deformation and loss of motor activity, is called arthrosis. The main symptom that causes the greatest inconvenience is pain. A person tries in every way to reduce pain. You can remove the pain syndrome with the help of anesthetics, using orthopedic bandages.

The fight against arthrosis can be carried out using folk remedies

Why does arthrosis appear?

Arthrosis can develop in anyone. The degree of risk of pathology depends on the state of health and lifestyle, starting from the earliest age. It will not be possible to restore the joint to a healthy state by restoring damaged tissues, but knowing what the disease can cause, you can do everything to prevent the development of the disease.

Factors affecting the occurrence of joint arthrosis:

  • The main cause of the disease is the natural aging of the body. The threshold that can be considered the beginning of wilting cannot be determined at the same level for each person. According to statistics, the disease can begin to develop after the age of forty, and the older the age, the more patients are among the representatives of the examined generation.
  • Injuries of different intensity and degree of obsolescence contribute to the development of dystrophic processes in the joints. During mechanical action, microtraumas appear, which give impetus to the development of arthrosis.
  • Congenital joint pathologies: dysplasia, congenital dislocations, underdevelopment of joint components. Improper development leads to deformation of movable joints without the necessary treatment. Underdevelopment of joints does not allow full functionality of a limb or other part of the body.
  • Intense physical exercise, under the influence of which a load is created, is disproportionately great for articulation. Regular pressure, insufficient cushioning when running, jumping, carrying heavy loads, the joint is destroyed. The risk group includes professional athletes, loaders, construction workers and other professions whose work activity is associated with heavy physical efforts.
  • Hormonal restructuring in the human body, associated with different periods of development, disrupts metabolic processes. Most often, the development of arthrosis begins in women during menopause.
  • Excess weight regularly puts stress on the joints. The consequence of obesity is an increase in the load, which the joint will not be able to cope with without consequences.
  • Prolonged exposure to low temperatures is harmful, causing degenerative lesions.
  • The lack of minerals and trace elements disrupts self-healing processes, slowing down the reactions that synthesize substances that are the building material for hyaline cartilage.
  • Diseases that greatly disrupt metabolic processes.
  • Endocrine pathologies, during which not only metabolism fails, but also hormonal imbalance occurs.
  • Genetic predisposition: if one of the relatives had a case of the disease, the person is at risk.
Therapeutic dressing for arthrosis of the knee joint

Alternative therapy for the treatment of diseases at home

Treatment with folk remedies is effective as a method of additional therapy in combination with the main therapeutic measures. Available home remedies will enhance the action of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and synthetic chondroprotectors.

Good results can be observed during the first or second stage of arthrosis. In advanced conditions, home procedures will not bring the desired effect. Small changes in the initial phase can be eliminated with the help of homemade ointments, poultices, lotions.

Before proceeding with procedures at home, it is necessary to consult with a specialist in order to exclude the possibility of contraindications. A tendency to allergies should warn the patient, because at first glance, safe components can cause a severe allergic reaction.

It is possible to achieve a lasting effect of home treatment after several courses of therapy. You don't have to wait for a miracle cure from a single application. The preparation of the medicine must be in full accordance with the prescription. If negative body reactions to the effects of folk remedies occur, the treatment should be discontinued.

Recipes for oral administration

  1. Aloe is a medicinal plant that is widely used in the treatment of traditional healers. It contains the chemical substance allantoin, which has a strong antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect, vitamins B, C, E. In this disease, aloe is used in the form of freshly squeezed juice from the leaves of the plant. Every day, four times a day, you need to drink one tablespoon for complex treatment.
  2. In the treatment of joints, the state of immunity and the speed of metabolic processes are important. Dandelion officinalis will help improve the body's resistance, restore metabolic reactions, remove toxins and improve joint function. Fresh leaves, well washed, are passed through a meat grinder and the juice is squeezed out, which is drunk twice a day by a teaspoon.
  3. St. John's wort with wormwood will provide an analgesic effect. To prepare the decoction, you need 30 grams of St. John's wort and wormwood. The raw materials are poured with a liter of boiling water and boiled for 20 minutes. The medicine should be taken 1 tablespoon 3 times a day.
  4. Willow bark, birch leaves, nettle and calendula are combined in one glass container in equal proportions. Before use, a fresh decoction is prepared: 60 grams of raw materials are poured into 2 cups of water and boiled on low heat for 3 minutes, after which they are cooled for an hour. Half is drunk in the morning, the rest in the evening.
Compression on the knee joint, relieves pain and swelling in arthrosis

Compresses for complex treatment

Local application of poultices for the treatment of diseases has an analgesic effect, relieves swelling and prevents inflammation.

  1. A fresh leaf of white cabbage is liberally coated with honey. The sheet is applied to the affected joint and fixed with transparent film. The compress can be left to rest, covered with a warm blanket.
  2. White clay is used to treat diseases, as a local anti-inflammatory agent. The clay is diluted with clean water to a thick mass and applied to the bandage for easier application to the joint. The product is left on the painful area for one hour, after which the skin can be wiped with a damp cloth. Apply the recipe twice a day.
  3. The egg shell must be crushed to a powdery state and mixed with a small amount of kefir to a mushy state. The resulting mass must be applied to a cotton cloth and applied to the affected area for two hours.
  4. Fern leaves are applied and covered with a film, fixing with a bandage. You can leave the compress for up to 6 hours.
  5. Crushed chalk is added to sour milk until a thick mass is obtained, which is applied to the joint of the bones. From above, the mixture should be covered with a film and a warm towel. Keep the chalk mass for 12 hours.
  6. Mix aloe juice with a little honey and alcohol. In the resulting mixture, you must moisten the bandage and apply it to the joint for 2 hours.
  7. Finely chop the horseradish leaves and cover with a little water. Apply the mixture to the affected joint, cover with foil and wrap with a warm scarf for 30 minutes. The compression is repeated for two weeks.
  8. Pour boiling water over burdock leaves and leave to cool. In the meantime, the joint is smeared with olive oil and covered with a thistle leaf. Covered with a warm blanket, burdock is left for 1 hour.
  9. The gelatin coating prevents destruction and heals the joint. Gelatin is wrapped in cheesecloth and poured with warm water to swell. The resulting bandage is applied to the affected area for 50 minutes. The procedure can be repeated every other day.

Alternative treatment of arthrosis with ointments

  1. Add two tablespoons of celandine to a glass with sunflower oil, filled to a third. After 7 days you can strain and use for rubbing.
  2. Mix twisted burdock leaves with petroleum jelly. Apply for pain.
  3. Mix five milliliters of turpentine with the same amount of apple cider vinegar and egg yolk. All components are mixed and used in the form of ointment.

Rubbing

A massage treatment with healing compounds increases blood circulation and improves range of motion.

  1. Mix aloe juice, medical alcohol and camphor oil. Add 10 ml of anesthetic to the resulting mixture. The solution should be infused for seven days.
  2. 30 grams of crushed dandelion is poured with 60 milliliters of alcohol. After two weeks, you can rub it into the affected joint.
  3. Forty grams of propolis mixed with vegetable oil. Rub this mixture twice a day, then wipe off the residue with a napkin.
  4. Add eucalyptus, pine needles and chamomile to the olive oil. Rub into skin for pain.
Therapeutic bath is an effective procedure in the treatment of arthrosis

Therapeutic baths

Water procedures with the use of therapeutic solutions are useful in arthrosis, as an auxiliary tool. Staying in a therapeutic bath increases blood circulation, reduces pain and relieves inflammation.

  1. Two hundred grams of mustard is poured into 5 liters of hot water and poured into a warm bath. You can stay in the mustard solution for no more than twenty minutes.
  2. For 100 grams of mint, you need to take two glasses of water and boil it. Pour the strained soup into the bathtub and bathe for half an hour.
  3. Oregano, calendula and St. John's wort are mixed and poured with boiling water. After filtering, add to the bath and stay in it for no more than 15 minutes.

Diet therapy for the treatment of diseases

Therapeutic nutrition for arthrosis is a prerequisite for successful treatment. When compiling the daily diet, all recommendations must be taken into account. Dietary products will not only prevent destructive processes, but also maintain an optimal body weight so as not to worsen the course of the disease.

General medical recommendations:

  • eat lean meat and fish with plenty of vegetables;
  • adhere to the water regime, drink 2 liters of clean water, excluding the first meals;
  • give up sweets, sugar and sweets;
  • fractional meals should be present up to five times a day;
  • don't overeat;
  • you cannot drink alcohol, coffee;
  • it is useful to include jelly dishes from lean meat in the menu;
  • do not buy fast food and semi-finished products.

Dishes should be steamed with minimal addition of salt. Use only fresh products of good quality for cooking.

Prohibited products:

  • table salt to prevent edema from developing;
  • cakes, cookies, sweets, contribute to weight gain;
  • chips, crackers, fast food;
  • pasta and pastries;
  • mayonnaise and sauce with a high animal fat content;
  • fatty meat and fish;
  • whole milk;
  • carbonated drinks and products containing alcohol;
  • foods rich in starch.

What can be used for food:

  • cereals, except semolina;
  • vegetables, fresh fruits, natural juices;
  • milk products;
  • eggs in limited quantities;
  • lean meat.

How not to get arthrosis

The disease develops slowly but can lead to disability when neglected. The joint loses mobility and deforms, worsening the patient's quality of life. Maintaining joint health will help preventive actions, following which significantly reduces the risk of arthrosis.

Prevention rules:

  • eat correctly, following the recommended diet;
  • adhere to a healthy lifestyle while refusing to use alcohol and cigarettes;
  • exclude intense physical activity;
  • regular exercise;
  • timely treatment of infectious diseases;
  • don't catch a cold, wear clothes according to the season;
  • wear comfortable anatomical shoes that fit the size;
  • prevent injury;
  • monitor weight;
  • after 45 years, drink a preventive course of chondroprotectors.

It is much easier to prevent a disease than to treat it. Adherence to simple rules for lifestyle change is the main principle of prevention. The consequences of destructive processes in the joints cannot be restored. Maintaining a beautiful walk to old age will help simple rules, which include recipes of healers.

Alternative treatment of arthrosis will require patience for long-term use of herbal medicines. Diet, moderate physical activity, effective and safe folk remedies in combination will significantly improve the condition of the joints, relieve the sick person from pain and swelling.