Joint pain
Rapiva dioecious
The leaves are collected when the nettle is in flower. Nettles are usually mowed with scythes, and after a few hours, when the leaves of the plant lose their sting, they are torn off.
In herbal preparations, nettle is used for muscle and joint rheumatism. Plant preparations have a tonic effect and improve tissue regeneration.
The plant is contraindicated for patients with hypertension, atherosclerosis and during pregnancy. Should not be taken if you have increased blood clotting.
Recipes:
3 tbsp. spoons of crushed leaves are brewed in 2 cups of boiling water. Take 0.5 cups 4 times a day to relieve back and joint pain.
For articular rheumatism, nettles sting sore spots.
Tansy
Tansy inflorescences are harvested during flowering by cutting off the baskets with peduncles (the length of the latter should be no more than 2 cm).
Tansy preparations have an anti-inflammatory effect for arthritis and gout, and have a bactericidal effect.
The plant is poisonous and contraindicated during pregnancy. It should be used internally carefully and in compliance with the exact dosage.
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Recipes:
1 tbsp. A spoonful of flowers is brewed in 0.5 liters of boiling water and drunk as tea during the day for arthritis.
In Bulgaria, it is recommended to take wine from tansy inflorescences for rheumatism: 50 g of inflorescences are infused for 8 days in muscat wine, take 1-2 tbsp. spoons of infusion 2 times a day after meals.
St. John's wort
The grass is harvested during flowering. St. John's wort preparations are used to treat arthritis. The plant has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, antiseptic properties, stimulates tissue renewal and restoration.
St. John's wort preparations, when taken orally, can cause discomfort in the liver and a feeling of bitterness in the mouth, constipation, and loss of appetite. The plant increases blood pressure, so patients suffering from arterial hypertension are recommended to take St. John's wort only as part of herbal preparations.
Recipes:
1 tbsp. a spoonful of dried and crushed herbs is brewed in one and a half cups of boiling water. Take ¹/3 cup 20–40 minutes before meals to relieve pain and inflammation in the joints.
2–3 tbsp. spoons of herbs are brewed in 2 cups of boiling water, slightly cooled and used as compresses on the sore joint.
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Common coltsfoot
The leaves are harvested in June-July, while they still have a felt covering on the underside.
Plant preparations have an anti-inflammatory effect on joints with rheumatism.
Recipe:
3 tbsp. spoons of flowers or leaves are brewed in 2 cups of boiling water, left for 15 minutes and taken ²/3 cup 3 times a day 20–40 minutes before meals for arthritis.
Siberian pine
Pine buds are used, which are harvested in February-March, before intensive growth begins. In addition to pine buds, purified resin (resin), young needles and tar are used.
The needles, buds and young cones of the plant are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, polyarthritis, myositis, and lumbosacral radiculitis.
Pine bud preparations are contraindicated for glomerulonephritis, hepatitis and pregnancy.
Recipe:
50 g of pine buds are poured with 2 cups of boiling water and left in a warm place for 2 hours. Take 2 tbsp. spoons 3 times a day for arthritis. A decoction of pine buds is also useful to add to the bath for rheumatism.
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Pharmaceutical burdock
The grass is harvested during flowering, cutting off the tops of the stems at a level of 25–30 cm from the base of the plant.
The herb burdock improves well-being in case of arthritis, gout, rheumatism, and has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties.
Recipes:
20 g of dry crushed herb are brewed in 2 cups of boiling water, cooled and taken ½ cup 4 times a day for rheumatism and arthritis.
30 g of dry herb is poured into 350 g of water, boiled over low heat until the volume of liquid is reduced by half. The strained broth is taken 1 tbsp. spoon every three hours for joint pain.
Herbal powder is prescribed for rheumatism, 0.5 g orally 3-4 times a day, 15 minutes before meals.
After a long walk, to relieve fatigue, foot baths are recommended, which are prepared at the rate of 6 tbsp. spoons of agrimony herb per 1 liter of water.
For rheumatism, drink ½ cup of agrimony herb tea with honey 3 times a day.
Tripartite sequence
The grass is collected during the period when buds appear, cutting off the tops with leaves and side branches 10–15 cm long.
The sequence is used for arthritis, rickets, gout.
Recipe:
10 g of crushed herb is poured into a glass of boiled water, infused and drunk
1 tbsp. spoon 3-4 times a day for joint pain.
Recipe:
3 tbsp. spoons of the herb are poured into 2 glasses of boiled water, left for 30 minutes, filtered and washed with sore joints or added to the bath.
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Backache
Burdock
Roots are used more often, leaves less often. The leaves are harvested during the flowering of the plant, the roots - in the fall. Plants are dug up at the age of 1 year.
Infusions of roots and leaves are used for osteochondrosis, rheumatism, and gout.
Recipes:
Infusion of roots : 1 tablespoon of crushed roots is poured into 2 cups of boiled water, infused for 8 hours, taken ¹/3 cup 2-4 times a day.
Infusion of leaves : 1 tablespoon of crushed raw materials is poured into 1 glass of boiled water, infused for 2–3 hours, taken 1 tablespoon 4–6 times a day, an hour after meals.
For patients with gout, a tea is recommended, which includes: burdock roots - 25 g, wheatgrass rhizomes - 20 g, string herb - 20 g, tricolor violet herb - 30 g, speedwell herb - 20 g. 40 g of this mixture is boiled in 1 liter water for 15 minutes, take 3 glasses a day before meals.
For rheumatism and arthritis, take baths from decoctions of burdock roots, heather grass, nettles, wild rosemary, tartar and lingonberries, taken in equal proportions.
Common lingonberry
Lingonberry leaves and shoots are harvested immediately after the snow melts and stopped before flowering begins. Secondary harvesting is carried out in the fall.
Decoctions of lingonberry shoots and leaves have bactericidal and antimicrobial effects. The plant is used for osteochondrosis, gout, and rheumatism.
Recipe:
1-2 tablespoons of crushed leaves are brewed with 1.5-2 cups of boiling water. Take 3-4 times a day, half a glass, 20-40 minutes before meals for osteochondrosis and arthritis.
Creeping wheatgrass
In the fall, rhizomes are collected, which are cleared of soil, small roots and stems.
The plant is used internally and externally (in the form of baths) as an anesthetic for osteochondrosis, rheumatism, gout, arthritis, and fractures.
Recipes:
15 g of crushed rhizomes are poured into 2 glasses of cold water, left for 12 hours and taken ½ glass 3-4 times a day for arthritis, rheumatism and osteochondrosis.
90 g of crushed rhizomes are boiled in 800 ml of water until half of the liquid has evaporated, then cooled and taken 1 tablespoon 4-5 times a day to relieve back and joint pain.
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Horseradish
Basically, fresh plant roots, leaves, and horseradish juice are collected. The roots are harvested in the fall - in September-October.
As an external remedy, fresh grated horseradish root is used for lumbosacral radiculitis, lumbago, and sciatica. Horseradish preparations treat gout and rheumatism. Horseradish leaves are applied as a plaster for bruises, as a painkiller for radiculitis.
It is necessary to limit the intake of horseradish orally in large quantities, as the plant can cause gastritis. Horseradish is contraindicated in acute and chronic gastritis, kidney inflammation.
Recipes:
1 tablespoon of grated horseradish roots is poured into 400 ml of boiling water, infused for an hour, filtered and taken 30–50 ml 4 times a day before meals for diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
For pain in the back and joints, the leaves of the plant are applied to the sore spots and covered with a warm blanket for 20 minutes.
Horseradish root is grated, mixed with water, vinegar or vodka in a ratio of 1:10 and applied to the sore back.
Common flax
For medicinal purposes, flax seeds and flaxseed oil isolated from the seeds are used.
Flax seeds have anti-inflammatory properties; in folk medicine, the seeds are used externally as a warming agent for back and muscle pain.
Recipes:
For poultices and compresses, flaxseed flour is mixed with hot water to obtain a paste, which is placed on a cloth or gauze napkin and applied to the sore spot, then wrapped with a piece of woolen cloth on top.
For radiculitis and inflammatory muscle diseases, heated dry seeds in bags are applied to the lower back, to the muscles.
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pharmaceutical camomile
Chamomile inflorescences are harvested at the beginning of flowering. Flowers are collected in dry, sunny weather.
Chamomile improves well-being in diseases of the musculoskeletal system (myositis, myalgia, radiculitis, plexitis, arthritis).
Recipes:
1-2 tablespoons of flowers are brewed in 2 cups of boiling water and drunk as tea throughout the day.
Brew 4-5 tablespoons per 1 liter of boiling water, cool slightly and use as compresses.
Linden heart-shaped
Inflorescences are prepared. Flowers are collected over 10–15 days when most of them are in bloom.
Linden preparations have an anti-inflammatory effect and are prescribed for back pain, joint pain, and rheumatism.
Recipes:
An infusion for internal use is prepared at the rate of: 2–3 tablespoons of plant material per 2 cups of boiled water (daily dose).
An infusion for external use is prepared at the rate of 4–5 tablespoons per 2 cups of boiled water.
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Back treatment can be different, including self-treatment
In some cases, when the causes of back pain are not long-standing problems with it, ordinary painkillers and warming ointments, as well as warming compresses, baths using special medicinal herbs, etc. can help quickly. The purpose of their use is to warm up the sore area of the back, which significantly improves blood circulation in it and reduces pain. Medicinal methods can also help, which any qualified pharmacist from any more or less decent pharmacy can happily tell you about.
In addition, we can mention all kinds of folk remedies for treating the back, for example, a belt made of dog hair or a woolen scarf, which can be tied to the damaged area. This method is very comfortable, convenient and does not require any additional effort. Various rubbings are often used (for example, tincture of hot pepper and fir oil).
You can also warm your back with wax or propolis. It would also not be amiss to mention home acupuncture, which refers to all kinds of applicators (Lyapko, Kuznetsova, etc.). Their regular use improves blood circulation in damaged areas and relieves pain.
These are not all traditional methods of treating a sore back. You can also mention tinctures taken orally, or special store-bought massagers, but all of them - these methods - only temporarily relieve pain from the damaged area of the back, but do not cure the disease itself. Therefore, in order to get to the bottom of the cause of back pain and completely get rid of the disease, you need to seek help from an experienced neurologist. You can always find such a specialist in a medical office.
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Gout
Drupe stony
The fruits, juice and leaves of the drupe are used. The berries are collected immediately after ripening, the leaves - in early summer.
Drupe is recommended for the treatment of gout, arthritis, hernias, and neuritis.
Recipe:
Brew 2 tablespoons of crushed plant material into 2 cups of boiled water, allow to cool and drink the entire decoction during the day to improve well-being in case of arthritis and gout.
Meadowsweet
They collect grass, flowers, and sometimes rhizomes. Grass and flowers are harvested in June-July, rhizomes - in September-October.
Meadowsweet is used to treat gout and rheumatism; this plant has an anti-inflammatory and sedative effect.
Recipes:
1 teaspoon of herbs and flowers is poured into 1 glass of cold boiled water, left for 8 hours, filtered and taken ¼ glass 4 times a day before meals for gout and rheumatism.
Brew 2 teaspoons of flowers in 1.5 cups of boiling water, cool and take ¼ cup 4 times a day before meals for joint pain caused by gout.
For rheumatism and gout, this mixture is recommended. Meadowsweet flowers – 10 g, bearberry leaves – 15 g, hernia herb – 10 g, corn silk – 15 g, bean leaves and elderberry root – 15 g each, birch buds – 15 g, horsetail herb – 10 g, knotweed herb – 10 g, cornflower flowers - 10 g. 4 tablespoons of the mixture are poured into 1 liter of boiled water, left for 15-20 minutes and drunk warm throughout the day.
Dandelion officinalis
Roots are used, which are harvested in the fall when the leaves are withering. Dandelion is recommended for gout, arthritis, and rheumatism. Plant preparations are contraindicated if you are prone to diarrhea.
Recipe:
1 tablespoon of crushed roots or herbs is poured into 2 cups of boiled water, left for 2 hours and taken 3 times a day, ²/3 cups 20–40 minutes before meals for gout and arthritis.
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Wormwood
Collect grass and leaves at the beginning of the plant's flowering.
Wormwood preparations are used for gout, rheumatism and arthritis. Compresses and poultices for rheumatism and hematomas are also prepared from wormwood.
Long-term use of wormwood is contraindicated. In case of an overdose, the plant causes strong excitation of the central nervous system (up to convulsions and hallucinations), followed by extreme inhibition. With prolonged use of wormwood, even in small quantities, hemoglobin decreases, and nausea and vomiting may occur. The plant is contraindicated for peptic ulcers and pregnancy.
Recipe:
To treat gout and articular rheumatism, it is recommended to take baths. Boil 0.5–1 kg of herbs in a bucket of water, infuse and take a bath for 15–20 minutes. Water temperature – 36–37 oC.
Bedrenets saxifrage
The roots of the plant are used, which are dug up in the fall or early spring.
Bedenets preparations are recommended for gout and rheumatism in the form of infusion, decoction and tincture.
Recipes:
Decoction : 10–15 grams of crushed roots are brewed in a glass of boiling water, allowed to brew until cool, take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day.
Infusion : 1 teaspoon of crushed roots and rhizomes is infused in a glass of cold boiled water for 8 hours, then filtered. The rest of the roots are brewed in 1 glass of hot boiled water, left for 10 minutes, both infusions are mixed and 1 tablespoon of honey is added. Take ½ glass 3-4 times a day before meals.
Alcohol tincture is prepared with 40% alcohol or vodka (2 parts of roots and rhizomes to 10 parts of alcohol). 15 drops of tincture are diluted with 1 tablespoon of water and taken 3-4 times a day.
Willow brittle
The bark and, less often, the leaves of the plant are used. The bark is harvested in early spring, the leaves are harvested during flowering: in early May.
A decoction of the bark is drunk for gout and rheumatism. Willow bark infusion is also used for rheumatism and as an anti-inflammatory agent for joint pain.
Recipes:
10–15 g of crushed bark is brewed in 1 glass of boiling water and taken 1 tablespoon 3–4 times a day for gout and rheumatism.
1 teaspoon of crushed bark is poured into 2 glasses of cold water, left for 8 hours and drunk throughout the day for arthritis and rheumatism.
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Black elderberry
The inflorescences are harvested at the beginning of summer and cut with knives or pruning shears.
Black elderberry flowers have anti-inflammatory properties and are used to treat gout and joint pain.
Recipe:
For pain in the joints, gouty tumors, neuralgia and myositis, it is recommended to cover it with a mixture of elderberry and chamomile flowers, taken equally, poured with boiling water.
Blueberry
The berries are harvested when they are fully ripe. Blueberry shoots are also used, which are collected by hand before the end of fruiting.
The plant is used as a normalizing salt metabolism, anti-inflammatory and diuretic for gout.
Recipe:
2-3 tablespoons of blueberry berries or leaves are poured into 2 glasses of boiled water, left for 2-3 hours and taken 3-4 times a day before meals for arthritis, gout and rheumatism.
Useful tips
Diet for gout
Metabolic disorders play a major role in the occurrence of gout, so proper diet is an important part of treatment.
It is forbidden:
- Rich meat, fish and mushroom broths
- Sausages and smoked meats
- Pickles and marinades
- Legumes
- Some vegetables: cauliflower, sorrel, spinach, parsley
- Canned fish and meat
- Offal dishes
- Chocolate
- Cocoa
- Strong tea
- Alcohol, especially beer
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- Bread and pasta
- Cereals
- Lean meat no more than 2-3 times a week
- Any fruits and vegetables, except prohibited ones
- Dairy
- Vegetarian soups
Sports for joints
Badly
- Squats . When you squat down and then suddenly stand up, the knee joint experiences overload. This can lead to serious injuries such as a torn meniscus. By the way, this injury is very common among summer residents who squat for a long time, cultivating the beds. The angle of flexion of the knee joint when squats should not be more than 90 degrees.
- Exercises with dumbbells . It is especially dangerous to lift heavy objects while standing.
- Step aerobics . The risk of damaging the knee or ankle joint is quite high.
Fine
- Swimming . This is a great workout for all muscle groups, especially if you swim different styles. But at the same time, when a person is in the water, the joints do not experience overload, and the likelihood of injury is very low.
- Yoga and Pilates . During such training, the muscles are stretched slowly, the amplitude of movements increases gradually.
Watch your back!
People with a spinal disorder should be especially careful when performing some everyday activities.
In car . Take the correct position. Move your chair forward so you can reach the pedals with your feet without strain. Sit so that your back rests securely on the back of the chair.
On the street . If you return from the store with many purchases, do not put them in one bag. Carry your purchases in two hands. When unloading the trunk, take the desired position: knees bent, back straight. Place your heaviest items against the near wall of the trunk so that you can pull them towards you if they move inward during the trip.
In the country . Excavation work in the garden is the most labor-intensive. Before starting, do a 2-3 minute warm-up, choose a lighter shovel, and when lifting a lump of earth, keep your back straight and bend your knees. Place your forearm on your thigh and use it as leverage. Take a break every 10–20 minutes.
At the playground . To pick up your child, squat down in front of him, keeping your back straight. As you rise, tense your leg muscles.
Exercises to strengthen your back at home
We offer a simple set of exercises for the back that can be performed at home without special training or exercise equipment.
Forward bends
. A simple back stretching exercise. Stand up straight, straighten your arms above your head, lean back slightly, and then stretch down and forward. Try to touch your toes with your hands without bending your knees. If it doesn't work out right away, it's okay. The exercise must be repeated several times, each time you should strive to bend a little lower and feel the back muscles stretch slightly. There is no need to rush, it is better to do more approaches.
Lifting the knees in a lying position
. Grab a fitness mat, yoga mat, or just lie down on the floor. Bend your arms at the elbows and place them under your head, and bend your legs at the knees. Slowly raise your bent legs to your stomach and lower them back. Try to do everything smoothly.
Lifting your hips while lying down
. Extend your arms along your body, bend your legs at the knees. Raise your hips so that your body from head to knees is off the floor. Hold the position for a few seconds, then slowly lower to the floor.
Twisting knees while lying down
. Stay on your back, arms out to the sides, legs bent at the knees. Slowly lift and twist your bent legs to the right and left. Try not to take your hands off the floor. If desired, you can place a small pillow between your knees.
Stretching while lying down
. Lie on your back, you can put a pillow under your head. Bend your knees, then take turns grabbing your knee with your hand and slowly, without excessive effort, begin to pull it towards the opposite shoulder. When your knee touches the opposite shoulder or reaches the maximum point physically possible for you, fix it in this position for a few seconds and then return it to the starting point. Repeat the exercise for both legs in turn, try not to lift your shoulders too much from the floor.
Rising from a lying position
. Roll over onto your stomach, place your arms bent at the elbows along your body and begin to lift yourself up on your arms, gradually straightening them. You should aim to raise your upper body with your arms outstretched, but if at first you find the exercise too difficult, you can start lifting yourself up on your elbows. At the same time, your hips should be pressed to the floor and your legs should be relaxed. If during the exercise you feel pain descending to the buttocks, then you need to stop the exercise.
Stretch on all fours
. Get on all fours, try to keep your neck and back straight, and do not bend your arms at the elbows. Inhale and as you exhale, lower your body onto your heels, then inhale and return to the starting position. Stretching should not cause discomfort, otherwise, stop the exercise.
Exercise “Cat”
. Stay on all fours and begin to bend and straighten your back. Do the exercise slowly, try to bend and unbend as deeply as possible.
It is important that the exercises are not painful. If during any exercise you feel dizzy or sharp pain, then stop and move on to another exercise or postpone the warm-up. It might be worth seeing a doctor.