Treatment of spinal hernia with folk remedies without surgery at home

The article contains the best methods of traditional treatment for hernia of the lumbar spine. Lumbar hernia often appears in men over 30 years of age. This is a dangerous disease that is accompanied by severe pain and, when neglected, leads to serious consequences.

Treatment of a hernia of the lumbar spine with folk remedies is available to many patients; the main thing is to consult with your doctor before doing so.

A lumbar hernia is a protrusion of the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc, which compresses the nerve roots in the spinal canal. A hernia in the lower back is observed in 90% of cases of all back diseases due to the high load on the lumbar region, as well as the consequences of osteochondrosis.

What does a hernia look like?

Surgery can be avoided; there are many treatment methods. These include exercises for the spine, physiotherapy and, of course, traditional medicine recipes. Using all treatment methods in combination will completely cure the hernia. If you have been diagnosed with a herniated disc, do not despair! Anyone can overcome a spinal hernia without surgery!

In the article we will talk in detail about the treatment of lumbar hernia using folk remedies such as applications, ointments, compresses and tinctures.

Signs and symptoms

The nature of the symptoms of the disease directly depends on the location and size of the hernia. What are the main signs and symptoms of this dangerous disease? These include:

severe pain in the lumbar region, which intensifies when turning and bending;
numbness of the lower extremities, especially the big toe;
a feeling of goosebumps and wobbliness in the legs;
sudden and acute pain in the back (lumbago);
decreased potency in men;
legs dragging appears;
problems with bowel movements and urination;
paralysis of the lower limbs.

Do you have any of these symptoms? They may be constant or occur periodically. If signs of a hernia appear, we advise you not to delay visiting a doctor. People suffering from lumbar hernia are rarely scheduled for surgery. And in fact, it is only required in 5-10% of cases.

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Remember! Lumbar herniation of the spine is a serious disease that can put you in a wheelchair.

A lumbar hernia can lead to paralysis of the lower extremities

Indications for surgical treatment of the disease

pain lasts more than six months;
the appearance of spondylolisthesis is a displacement of the spinal discs;
urination problems, intestinal problems;
lack of potency in men;
paralysis of the lower limbs.

If you do not have the listed signs, then you can get rid of the hernia using conservative methods.

Treatment with traditional methods in combination with medications gives a high positive result.

Non-surgical treatment of lower back hernia

Treatment of lumbar intervertebral hernia without surgery is quite possible, the main thing is to find competent specialists who can accurately determine the cause of the hernia and at what stage of the disease the patient is. Depending on this, each patient will receive an individual treatment plan. There are now many treatments available for these patients.

Treatment of intervertebral hernia without surgery during an exacerbation period primarily involves providing the patient with bed rest.

To relieve pain, medications are usually used. Non-steroidal drugs are often used as anti-inflammatory drugs; they relieve inflammation and swelling. Due to this, the pain syndrome is reduced. These medicines come in different forms, tablets are prescribed for not very severe pain, and injections are prescribed if the pain becomes unbearable.

But, like many medications, they have side effects and, with long-term use, can negatively affect the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

Treatment of a vertebral hernia without surgery is not limited to taking painkillers. When it is possible to relieve acute inflammation with medications and eliminate pain, you can move on to the next stage of treatment. Since only the symptoms were relieved, but the hernia itself did not go away, the body will have to adapt to it. In order to help him with this, various techniques are used.

Now there are a large number of clinics offering treatment for spinal hernia of the lumbar spine without surgery. Effective and proven methods are exercise therapy (a set of therapeutic exercises) for the treatment of intervertebral hernia and general massage. Among the modern techniques used are the following:

acupuncture;
manual therapy;
laser therapy.

Treatment of lumbosacral hernia can either combine these methods together or use them separately, depending on which are most effective for a particular patient.

Thanks to these procedures, it is possible to tone muscles that have weakened, relax those that are in spasm, and improve the functioning of the muscle corset. This is all necessary to prevent relapse of the disease or its occurrence in new areas of the spine.

How to cure a hernia with folk remedies

If positive results appear during treatment with folk remedies - a decrease in pain and swelling, then do not stop treatment under any circumstances! Treat for at least 3 months and then see a doctor to find out the progress of improvement. All of the methods listed below also apply to cervical and thoracic hernia.

To cope with acute pain in the initial stage of a hernia, the following types of treatment are suitable:

acupuncture;
hirudotherapy;
spinal traction;
traditional medicine recipes;
Exercise therapy, etc.

Hirudotherapy - treatment with leeches
To prevent the appearance and development of the disease, follow the following treatment options:

yoga;
physiotherapy;
proper nutrition;
other treatments that will strengthen the spine.

In total, there are the following types of treatment using traditional methods:

tinctures;
applications;
ointments;
rubbing;
compresses;
applicator Lyapko and Kuznetsov.

Medicines come to the rescue

The most obvious treatment option is medication. However, this can be done strictly under the supervision of a doctor, since self-treatment in this way can lead to many negative consequences.

First of all, patients with a hernia are recommended to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Diclofenac, Nimesulide, Piroxicam, Indomethacin and others. They will help reduce swelling and relieve pain for a while. Such medications can be taken either in the form of tablets or in the form of injections, depending on the patient’s body and the intensity of the pain experienced.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are an excellent method for relieving pain and restoring the ability to fully engage in treatment

Most often, these drugs are taken so that the patient can carry out a full course of treatment. They do not cure the disease; it is only a temporary measure. Moreover, their constant use may cause addiction. If you decide to take medications, then you should carry out other procedures at the same time.

How to use traditional medicine correctly?

Applications with ointment

An effective and long-lasting method, which is performed using a patch:

apply ointment to a small piece of gauze;
place on the painful area and cover with film;
stick a patch on top or wrap it with cloth;
Applications with ointment are used in the evening or at night.

Ointment

rub into the affected area using the palm of your hand or a cloth;
circular movements are used, accelerating them as they rub;
rubbing duration is 3-5 minutes;
after the ointment has been absorbed, the lower back must be tied with a scarf;
applied once or twice a day.

Compresses

Apply them at night or during the day for a couple of hours:

soak gauze in a medicinal solution;
Apply the compress to the lower back and cover with film on top;
tie with cotton or woolen cloth.

Alcohol tincture

Rub the tincture with your entire hand until completely absorbed, then pour a new portion into your palm and repeat. If you rub the alcohol tincture several times a day, it will bring much more positive results:

rub in circular movements;
rub for at least 5 minutes;
Wrap the lumbar area with a cloth or scarf.

For lumbar hernia, rub without pressure and with slow movements.

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Alternative Methods

Physiotherapy and yoga

Physical therapy and yoga, consisting of specific exercises and stretches, help improve the condition of the intervertebral discs.

When performing exercises, it is recommended to consider the following:

Perform asanas carefully, slowly and carefully;
If pain intensifies during asana, exercises should be avoided;
Do yoga exercises at least three times during the day;
Gradually increase the load;
Regular exercise will achieve a healing effect.

There are exercises aimed at different parts of the spine. The “bridge” will relieve tension from the neck and chest area. “Cobra” relieves tension from the lumbar region.

Diaphragmatic breathing

With the help of breathing techniques you can significantly reduce back pain. To do this, take the coachman's position or any position that is comfortable for you. Next, begin to rhythmically move your stomach, while trying not to involve your chest.

Difficulties may arise at first, but over time the abdominal muscles will begin to work. You can breathe for 5-10 minutes a day, depending on your condition.

The therapeutic effect of exercise is achieved by saturating cells and tissues with negatively charged oxygen, which has an antioxidant effect on the body.

Treatment with cold and heat

You can apply cold and heat to the sore spot. Use a regular heating pad for this. Pour cold water into one, warm water into the other. Lie on the bed with a heating pad filled with warm water under your back at the level of the painful area. After an hour and a half, repeat the procedure with cold water.

The therapeutic effect is based on the fact that heat has a relaxing effect on the blood vessels approaching the disc, and cold has a constricting effect. Due to this, the circulatory system is activated and the patient’s condition improves.

Epsom salt

Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) are a common remedy that relieves pain and inflammation. You can take a bath with Epsom salts. Magnesium sulfate is sold in pharmacies in 20 g bags. You will need to purchase 15-20 bags and add the salt to a bath filled with hot water.

Stay in the bathroom for at least 15 minutes. This will help you achieve maximum relaxation.

It is worth remembering that this procedure is contraindicated for pregnant women and patients with diabetes.

Hyaluronic acid

Dissolve half a tablespoon of hyaluronic acid and 2 tablespoons of sea salt in half a liter of water (filtered or distilled). Add 8 drops of the resulting solution to a glass of water and stir. Use 3 times a day.

This is a very effective remedy for treating lower back pain.

The best folk remedies

Traditional methods of treating lumbosacral hernia are most effective at the initial signs of the disease. There are many methods of treatment at home. With their help, you can return to a normal lifestyle.

Juniper

Juniper tincture

How to prepare the tincture:

take 0.5 vodka, pour it into 150 g. juniper berries;
let it sit for three weeks, remembering to shake the tincture from time to time.

Juniper berry tincture should be taken 10-15 drops 3 times a day. The course of admission is 1 month. Not recommended for kidney disease.

Mumiyo

This remedy is truly legendary because it has excellent healing and tissue restoration properties. It is recommended to take it orally or use ointments, rubs and applications based on mumiyo.

Mumiyo - an ancient method of treating diseases

Tablets 0.2 g. Take on an empty stomach, dissolved in a glass of water, 2 times a day. Over time, it is better to dissolve the tablets without using water. The course is 10 days.

Rubs and applications

5 grams of mumiyo, crush thoroughly;
completely dissolve in 2 tablespoons of water;
pour in one tablespoon of medical alcohol;
take 5 times more Vaseline or pork fat, stir thoroughly.

The course of rubbing and applying applications with this ointment is not limited.

It is also possible to rub the painful area with an aqueous solution of 0.2 grams of mumiyo and a tablespoon of water.

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Ointment

To quickly relieve pain, you need to take 100 grams of honey and 1 teaspoon of mumiyo (5 grams), stir thoroughly. Before using this mixture, rub your back with fir oil.

Rubbing the ointment by patting your palms on the affected area will not be very pleasant, but you have to be patient. After such a “massage”, you can rub in an anesthetic ointment, for example, Finalgon, and wrap a woolen scarf around your back. The course of treatment is 1 month.

Honey

Natural products produced by bees are effective against many diseases. Before using folk remedies based on honey, it is required that you are not allergic to its components.

Compresses made from honey and aloe juice

Take fresh juice from aloe leaves. You can make it by mincing the leaves of the plant and then straining with gauze. Prepare medical alcohol and flower honey (liquid). Proportions:

aloe juice – 1 part;
honey – 2 parts;
alcohol - 3 parts.

Mix the mixture thoroughly, place in a glass container and store in a warm, dark place for 24 hours. Then store in the refrigerator.

Apply compresses using gauze folded in several layers and soaked in this mixture. Wrap the top with cloth or film. Keep the compress on the painful area for at least an hour, the patient should lie in bed.

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Honey cakes

Honey cakes cope well with inflammatory processes and activate blood circulation. To prepare them, you need to mix honey with potato starch and make a flat cake from the resulting consistency. Place on the affected area, wrap a cloth on top, and leave for at least an hour.

Honey massage

Honey massage
Rub the painful area with St. John's wort or birch oil (you can use oil from fir or comfrey), and then apply honey by patting. If it hurts, don’t worry, that’s how it should be. Be patient. When the honey is absorbed, carefully wrap your back with a woolen scarf. Massage course 2 weeks. Benefits of massage: improved blood circulation, restored cartilage tissue, eliminated back pain.

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Propolis

It restores tissue well, reduces pain and inflammation.

Rubbing

take 100 ml of 70% alcohol, add 40 grams of crushed propolis;
Pour the tincture into a glass container and leave for 10 days, remembering to shake the liquid every day.

In the acute period, compresses with this remedy help well. Then carry out rubbing several times a day. It is also recommended to take 20 drops of propolis tincture orally along with warmed milk.

Marsh cinquefoil

Sabelnik has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects.

Tincture

Pour 50 grams of plant roots into one bottle of vodka 40%;
Place the resulting liquid in a dark place for three weeks.

Take orally before meals 3 times a day, dissolving one tablespoon of tincture in a glass of water.

It is useful to make rubbings or compresses using cinquefoil tincture. It is especially useful to rub your back with the mixture after a massage.

Comfrey officinalis

Comfrey
This plant is truly unique. It has an excellent healing effect.

Prepared medications based on it are used both externally and internally.

Comfrey with honey

Finely chop fresh comfrey roots using a meat grinder;
mix with honey in proportions 1:1.

Take one teaspoon of this mixture on an empty stomach. The course is 10 days, the break is also 10 days. A total of three courses are required.

Compresses

Soak 50 grams of dry comfrey roots in a jar of clean water for 24 hours;
a day later, rinse the roots and pour 40% vodka - 600 ml;
Place the glass container with the tincture in a dark place for 2 weeks, remembering to shake every day.

When the tincture is ready, apply compresses to the site of the hernia for several hours. The course is 10 days, then a break for 10 days. Several courses of treatment are required.

Oil

Comfrey root oil effectively restores cartilage cells in tissues. To prepare the oil, you need:

pour 0.5 liters of sunflower oil into 50 grams of dry comfrey roots;
infuse the oil for 10 days, shaking the container periodically;
when the oil is ready, strain it and add 1 tsp. fir oil, 70 grams of ground rose hips and a quarter glass of castor oil.

Rub your back with oil before the honey massage.

Ointment

Mix 300 grams of fresh crushed root in equal proportions with melted pork fat;
cool the resulting mass until it hardens;
after 4 hours, melt and pass through a filter, place in a glass container.

Store the ointment in the refrigerator. Apply a thick layer to the area with a lumbar hernia, wrap a film on top, and a woolen scarf on top. Leave for 40 minutes, rinse off any remaining residue with warm water. You can also apply the ointment at night.

Ointment based on pine resin

For preparation you need 0.5 kg of dry crushed comfrey roots and pork fat without salt:

place the frying pan over low to moderate heat, add pork fat;
when the fat has melted, add the comfrey roots to the frying pan and cook for about an hour;
then add pine resin (resin) to the resulting mixture and cook for another 15-20 minutes;
Cool the resulting mixture, then add vodka until you get a thick mass.

Rub the ointment daily into the affected area, then cover it with cellophane film or woolen cloth for 30 minutes. Rinse off the remaining ointment with warm water.

Store the ointment in the refrigerator.

Clay

It is unknown how clay works, but the effect of its use is simply remarkable. The positive effect comes very quickly. Blue clay copes with inflammation and swelling, while red clay restores cartilage and bone tissue and quickly heals the damaged area.

Blue clay helps cope with inflammation and pain

Applications

take dry red or blue clay, knead it in hot water;
make a flat cake out of it, about the size of your palm, 1 cm thick;
put a clay cake on gauze and apply it to the sore spot;
wrap the top with film.

Leave for about 4 hours until the clay crumbles.

Important! Do not reuse used clay, as it “pulls out” the disease and becomes ineffective.

Clay compresses can be used as many times as you like until the pain disappears. Judging by the reviews of patients and doctors, this method is very effective.

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Horse fat

When using this remedy, the condition improves significantly, the pain practically disappears.

Horse fat has a good analgesic effect

Compress

Ingredients: 200 grams of horse fat, 2 tsp. iodine, 2 egg yolks.
Mix everything thoroughly until a homogeneous mass appears. Place the mixture on a double layer of gauze. Apply the compress to the painful area, stick a bandage on top or wrap it with a bandage. The pain will go away in a couple of hours.
After 1-2 days, change the compress to a new one. The course of treatment is 10 days.

Fat also helps a lot if you rub it into your back several times a day.

Various folk remedies

St. John's wort oil

To prepare the oil, you need:

Place fresh St. John's wort in a half-liter jar;
Pour sunflower oil into the jar to the top;
leave for 14 days in a dark place;
After two weeks, strain the mixture, the oil should have a red tint;
You can use the oil or pour it into a new portion of St. John's wort to obtain a stronger concentration.

You should smear your back with oil before the massage. It is very useful to mix St. John's wort and birch oil and apply before massage.

Birch oil

Removes salt from joints, eliminates pain, inflammation and swelling, restores nerve roots in the spinal canal.

To prepare birch oil, you need:

Tincture of aspen bark

Take one tablespoon of dry aspen bark, put it in 1 liter of water, and boil over low heat. Cool and strain the future tincture. Take 1 tbsp daily. l. before eating.

Tincture of stone drupe leaves

Prepare 30 grams of leaves of this plant, add a glass of water, and boil over low heat. Let cool, strain. Take 50 ml of infusion on an empty stomach 3 times a day.

Kalanchoe

It has many properties: lowers blood pressure, improves blood circulation, relieves pain and other symptoms of lumbar hernia.

Remove the film from the washed Kalanchoe leaves and secure it to the affected area with a bandage overnight.

Garlic

People have known about the healing properties of garlic since ancient times. Garlic relieves inflammation, improves blood circulation and eliminates pain. Garlic tincture is very popular:

100 grams of garlic, minced;
pour chopped garlic 50 grams of vodka 40%;
leave for 10 days in a dark place.

Garlic can relieve pain and inflammation.
After preparing the mixture, it should be placed on gauze, applied to the inflamed area, covered with film or a woolen scarf on top and left for 1 hour. It is not advisable to leave it on for more than an hour due to possible irritation. Then remove the compress and wipe the skin dry with a towel. The course of application is 1 month.

Turpentine baths

To get rid of the symptoms of a lumbar hernia, turpentine-based baths are highly recommended. They improve blood circulation in the area where the hernia occurs and help relieve pain. To prepare a bath you need:

200 ml turpentine;
10 grams of grated baby soap;
100 ml salicylic alcohol 1%.

First dissolve all components in boiling water. Pour the resulting mixture into the bath, water temperature 37 degrees. The duration of the bath is 10 minutes, over time increase the time to 25 minutes. The course is 3 months. Baths are especially useful after compresses with garlic.

Otrey decoction

Relieves inflammation in the intervertebral disc area, improves metabolism, contains a lot of vitamins B and C.

1 tbsp required rye or wheat siews, pour 400 ml of water over them and boil for half an hour. Cool, strain. Drink a warm decoction 3 times a day in small quantities.

The legendary recipe of Olympic athletes

In addition to constant training, athletes preparing for the Olympics have a special diet.

To keep the spine in good shape and saturate the body with vitamins, microelements and proteins, we recommend consuming the following dried fruits for two months:

dried apricots – 100 grams;
figs – 20 grams;
prunes – 20 grams.

You can use more, but it is recommended to follow the proportions: 5 parts dried apricots, 1 part figs, 1 part prunes. It is in this combination that a positive effect is observed in the treatment of intervertebral hernia.

Also, prunes with dried apricots remove toxins from the body, improve digestion and increase resistance to stress and radiation. Dried apricots improve the cardiovascular system and contain a lot of potassium and magnesium.

Dried apricots, figs and prunes help speed up recovery when treating a hernia

Using compresses

Compresses are a universal home method for treating the disease. It consists of delivering nutrients to the damaged vertebral disc, which promotes rapid tissue restoration. It is recommended to treat the intervertebral disc with means based on:

Garlic. Initially, it is recommended to prepare a tincture based on this component. The garlic is peeled and crushed using a blender. 300 grams of the resulting product is poured with 250 milliliters of vodka. It is recommended to place the medicine in a dark and cool place and leave it for 10 days. After this time, the medicine is filtered and used for compresses.

Luke. Take one medium-sized onion and chop it. The resulting mass is mixed with liquid honey in equal proportions. The product is mixed to a homogeneous consistency and applied to the painful area. After rubbing the ointment in, it is recommended to wrap the affected area with a warm scarf.

Salt. This component is mixed with mustard powder in a ratio of 1:2. Kerosene is poured into the resulting composition until a creamy consistency is obtained. The drug is rubbed into the site of the hernia in the evening before bed.

Buckwheat honey. This component must be mixed with dimexide in equal quantities until a homogeneous consistency is obtained. The product is applied to the intervertebral disc and covered with cling film. It is recommended to secure the compress with a piece of cloth. It must be left for a day. After this time, a new portion of the medicine is applied.

The next day you need to take a napkin and moisten it in formic alcohol. Use it to wipe the area where the compress is applied. After the manipulation you need to take a break for 10 days. After this, the procedure must be repeated

An important condition is that the number of days of application of the product increases by 1

Clays. Thanks to this component, the compress has a warming effect. To prepare the medicine, ordinary red clay is used. You need to moisten it a little and make a cake. It is heated to a temperature of 40 degrees and wrapped in gauze.

Black radish. Take 1 kilogram of radish roots and the same amount of horseradish roots and grind them using a grater. 20 grams of vegetable oil are added to the resulting mass. It is recommended to stir the drug until a homogeneous mass is obtained. The medicine should be applied to the area of the hernia.

The hernia is covered with polyethylene and a down scarf. After half an hour, the compress is removed and the skin is washed with warm water. If a burning sensation occurs, it is recommended to wash off the medicine immediately. The affected area is lubricated with baby cream.

Horse fat. Take a piece of frozen fat and grind it using a grater. The resulting shavings are carefully distributed on plastic film and applied to the affected area. The compress is fixed with a bandage or plaster.

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Propolis. The action of the component is aimed at relieving pain. A piece of propolis is taken and crushed. One part of the product is filled with 10 parts of oil. The resulting composition is recommended to be used to lubricate the affected area. A plastic film and warm cloth are placed on top.

Nettles. The fresh above-ground part of the plant is taken and crushed using a blender. The resulting mass is wrapped in a burdock leaf and applied to the sore spot for 2 hours.

For intervertebral hernia, treatment with folk remedies in the form of compresses is recommended for almost all patients, as they have a warming effect. With the help of medications, blood circulation at the site of the tumor is improved and the inflammatory process is eliminated.

Kuznetsov applicator

This medical product is used to relieve pain from a herniated disc. It looks like a piece of flexible material with a large number of plastic round plates, on which there are many plastic needles. The principle of operation is that applying pressure to the skin with the applicator relieves pain and tension and improves blood circulation. It is effective against lumbago and back fatigue.

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Applicator Lyapko

Lyapko applicator
Available in different forms, the base is a rubber material on which there are metal needles. It has a stronger effect than the Kuznetsov applicator. The principle of operation is that a galvanic electric current occurs between the needles, which reduces pain and inflammation and improves blood circulation. Also, its acupuncture properties cope with lumbago, lumbago, and spasms. After its use, ointments and tinctures penetrate the skin better. You can also use a Lyapko roller, which is applied over the entire back with varying degrees of pressure.

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Therapeutic exercise for treatment and prevention

At home, we recommend doing therapeutic exercises to get rid of the symptoms of a herniated disc. The main thing to remember is that if severe or acute pain appears during exercise, exercise should be stopped immediately.

When practicing exercise therapy, the distance between the vertebrae increases, which helps eliminate pain. Also, exercises are very helpful in strengthening the muscular frame and improving the mobility of the spine. Physical therapy is recommended for those who have long had problems with a lumbar hernia.

Yoga is also very effective, but you should consult your doctor to determine which exercises you can do.

The most effective exercises for spinal hernia:

Performed on all fours. Place your hands on the floor. You just need to walk on your knees for a few minutes with your back straight. Exercise improves blood circulation and elasticity of the spine;
The starting position is also on all fours. Keep your back straight. At the same time, you need to raise your right arm and left leg, freeze in this position for 5 seconds. Repeat with the other arm and leg. Perform 10-15 times;
Starting position – lie on your back, arms extended along the body, legs bent at the knees. Raise the pelvis of the body up a little, other parts of the body should be motionless. Freeze in this position for as long as possible, then relax your body and muscles. Repeat 10-15 times;
Lie on your back, legs should be straight. Stretch your feet forward as much as possible, and reach your chin towards your chest. Repeat 10-15 times.
Starting position – lying on your back, legs straight. The socks should be pulled forward as much as possible, and the chin should be pulled towards the chest. Repeat 10-15 times.

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Treatment with folk and conservative remedies

Medications are prescribed by a doctor and exclude complex surgery, which is not always indicated, and is also not always desirable if palliative methods can be used. Medical practice shows that no more than 8-10% of patients with spinal hernia actually need radical surgery.

Age-related adverse changes may not occur if

There were no spinal injuries, no problems with it among parents, no excessive physical activity (whether in sports or work), aggravated by poor nutrition
There was no protrusion (second stage of intervertebral hernia) due to acquired osteochondrosis.
Since childhood, correct everyday posture and the correct position when working while sitting have been formed.

Time-tested folk remedies for intervertebral hernia can play a significant role in treatment, along with special exercises and the most modern medications.

Spinal traction in the treatment of hernia

This procedure is an effective method for eliminating lower back pain. There are many opponents of this method, since traction can damage the fibrous ring in the spine and the lining of the joints.

If we take into account that diseases of the spine occur in most cases in older people, then it is necessary to undergo a full range of examinations in order to perform this procedure. It is forbidden to stretch the spine in case of osteochondrosis, radiculitis and other degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the spine. In this case, another spinal hernia may appear.

Very often, traction is prescribed during the recovery period after spinal injuries.

How does underwater spinal traction occur?

The procedure is performed in a horizontal or vertical position of the body. Types of spinal traction:

inversion – the simulator specifically turns the patient over;
hardware - pulling occurs under the influence of special loads;
dry – a variety of simulators are used for the procedure;
underwater – traction is carried out under water;
The autogravitational procedure is performed under the influence of the patient’s own weight.

The effect of this method is temporary. This is explained by the fact that when performing the procedure, the distance between the vertebrae increases, pinched nerves are released, blood circulation increases and, as a result, the pain goes away very quickly. After completing the course of traction, the vertebrae fall back into place and the pain may return.

This procedure will temporarily relieve you of the symptoms of a hernia, but it does not directly affect the disease itself. In addition, this can provoke additional hernias in the spine.

Apitherapy for spinal hernia

Apitherapy – treatment of spinal hernia with bee venom. Since some people may have a very strong allergic reaction to bee venom (up to anaphylactic shock), before treatment with bee venom it is necessary to do an allergy test!

Of all the procedures for introducing bee venom into the area of inflammation and hernia prolapse, the most effective is considered to be the direct impact of an insect sting on the pain points . The bee is taken with tweezers and applied with its abdomen to the sore spot. After stinging, after 15-20 seconds, the sting is removed and the bite site is treated with hydrocortisone ointment.

Treatment of hernia with massage

Roller massage

Massage with a wooden roller will help alleviate the patient's condition.
Prepare a paint roller or a round rolling pin from wood with a diameter of 4-5 cm and a length of 25-30 cm. Wrap it in a soft cloth so that it is not so hard. The massage is performed as follows:

lie on the floor, place a cushion under your lower back;
bend your legs at the knees, place your feet on the floor;
close your hands with a lock at the back of your head;
roll the roller all over your back 3 times, then relax your body and stretch;
perform the exercise 10 times.

After the massage, you can apply an anesthetic cream. After a few days, relief will come, and the hernia will eventually return to its place. With this rolling, the distance between the vertebrae increases and pain is eliminated.

Massage with a ball

To do this, you need to prepare a tennis ball or a similar rubber ball, which is sold in a sports store. Exercise strengthens the back muscles, restores tissue between the vertebrae, and increases blood circulation.

lie on the floor, bend your legs, press your feet to the floor;
place the ball under the lower back;
adjust the force of pressure on the ball by raising and lowering the lower back;
move your pelvis left and right, up and down from the neck to the tailbone;
determine the number of repetitions and pressure force for yourself, start with 2-3 repetitions and gradually increase their number;
if you massage the ball correctly, you will feel warmth in your back muscles;
You can also perform exercises with the ball by pressing the ball with your back against the wall, while doing squats with your arms raised.

Massage with a ball will help relieve pain from a hernia.
It is very important to perform all exercises constantly. The positive effect appears within a week. If you experience discomfort or pain in your back, you should stop exercising.

Massage with vacuum cups

This method can be used at home. When massage with vacuum cups, pain, swelling, inflammation are reduced, and blood stagnation in the damaged area is eliminated.

Massage with vacuum cups helps well in the treatment of hernia

You can either simply place the cups (excluding the spinal column) or do a massage by smearing the skin with Vaseline.

Sabelnik and comfrey for spinal hernia

Comfrey root.

The root collected before flowering is dried, crushed, and a mixture is made consisting of 150 grams of vodka, the same amount of pork fat, 70 grams of oleoresin and 500 grams of root. All this is ground and applied to sore spots, followed by wrapping in a warm cloth for 2-3 hours. The ointment is stored in the refrigerator; the shelf life is almost unlimited, provided the jar is sealed with an airtight lid. Before applying to the area, it is better to warm up a portion of the ointment.

The root of the cinquefoil.

An ointment similar to comfrey ointment is made. In addition to the ointment, you can use a tincture of the root. To do this, pour 100 g of cinquefoil root into 0.5 liters of vodka and infuse for 3 weeks in a dark place. Take a teaspoon diluted in 50 ml of water three times a day before meals.

Prevention of intervertebral hernia

Treatment with folk remedies for intervertebral hernia is recommended to adhere to the following preventive measures:

watch your posture, don’t slouch;
do not lift heavy objects, especially during treatment. Lift no more than 2 kg maximum, even if your back problems have disappeared. In the first year of treatment, it is better to forget about what gravity is;
go to the pool, swimming on your back is especially useful;
walk more;
watch your weight;
Proper sleep is the key to a healthy spine. Therefore, buy an orthopedic mattress and sleep only on it;
avoid hypothermia and drafts;
perform physical therapy prescribed by your doctor;
if you have been prescribed a medical corset or bandage, do not forget to wear them regularly;
avoid sudden movements, bending, jumping;
completely eliminate alcohol and cigarettes;
Carry out massage and manual therapy sessions with a qualified specialist, otherwise it will only be harmful.

Video: how to treat intervertebral hernia without surgery

All traditional methods of treatment must be coordinated with a doctor so as not to harm yourself. Even if you don't get a quick positive result, don't be discouraged. Go towards your goal and you will be able to defeat the hernia!

Which of the following treatment methods, in your opinion, is the most effective? Share in the comments!

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