The disease affecting the hip joint is characterized by slow development, therefore long time remains unnoticed. Coxarthrosis of the hip joint, the treatment of which is described below, can manifest itself after many years, therefore struggle with it is much more difficult. The methods of disposal used depend on the stage of the development of the disease and include both pharmacy products and home remedies.
Treatment of coxarthrosis 1 degree
The presence of problems with the joint is indicated by pain that worries after a long walk or when lifting weights. If the first signs are found, you should consult an osteopath specialist, who is able to detect a developing costartrosis. Treatment in this case is aimed at combating the cause of the disease. The patient may be advised to change habits in the diet, reduce physical exertion, take the means that help restore the functions of the cartilaginous tissue.
Treatment of coxarthrosis of 2nd degree
In the absence of treatment, after a year, will begin to disturb the pain arising in the movement of the leg. At this stage, the patient is prescribed the reception of analgesics, analgesics, the passage of magnetic therapy. During walking, you will need to use a cane.
Coxarthrosis of 3rd degree - treatment
Pain now accompanies constantly, prevents you from moving. To stop pathological processes at this stage use:
- introduction of drugs into the joints;
- hip joint traction;
- CMT physiotherapy ;
- using a walking stick;
- massage procedures.
Coxarthrosis - treatment with drugs
One of the most important measures to combat coxarthrosis is the use of drugs that help reduce inflammation and regenerate cartilage tissue.
Assign joint injections of steroid hormones:
- Hydrocortisone;
- The minister;
- Diprospan.
It is especially good to use such drugs in the presence of other problems caused by arthrosis (inflammation of the tendons).
Anti-inflammatory drugs are used in the form of tablets or injections:
- Voltaren;
- Ibuprofen.
After reducing inflammation, it is recommended to use drugs that stimulate microcirculation and normalize metabolism in the tissues of the joint. These include:
- Pentoxifylline;
- Trental.
Medical treatment of coxarthrosis of the hip joint implies the use of chondroprotectors :
- Honolon;
- Chondroitin Akos;
- Glucosamine.
These drugs stop the destruction of cartilage and help restore it.
The use of pharmacy ointments and the application of compresses, of course, can not cope with kokstartroz, since the joint is located deep under the skin, however, their use relieves muscle spasm.
Coxarthrosis - treatment with folk remedies
Some self-prepared drugs help to cope with the manifestation of coxarthrosis.
Get rid of the pain will help compress with cow:
- The leaves of the plant are covered with boiling water and wrapped in a bandage.
- Apply after cooling to the disturbing parts of the body.
With pain, white and blue clay well cope. Use them is recommended alternately.
Treatment of coxarthrosis at home is possible with the help of honey, which activates the production of intra-articular fluid and speeds up regenerating processes. The presence in it of many useful substances makes it possible to use this product to stop pathological processes. In this case, honey should be used as follows:
- Massage of the joint is carried out after its preheating. The duration of the procedure is twenty minutes.
- After that, the affected area is overlaid with melted honey, wrapped with a bandage and insulated.
- After three hours, rinse.
- Treatment is conducted in courses of ten days.