Are old cold legs frozen out?
In fact, old cold leg is not an independent disease name, and people often say that' old cold leg' is not equivalent to osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis can lead to old cold legs. This symptom is that in autumn and winter, many elderly people begin to feel cold and numb in their lower limbs, and cold weather will induce and aggravate the symptoms of' old cold legs'. But it is not directly caused by the cold. It further shows that "old cold legs" are just symptoms caused by a disease. Generally, problems such as lumbar vertebrae and nervous system will cause the symptoms of "old cold legs".
Osteoarthritis can be divided into degenerative and secondary types. We often say that osteoarthritis is the result of normal degeneration of human joints. Due to the long-term use of joints, cartilage becomes thinner and softer, losing its protection. Rubbing bones can cause joint pain. You know, cartilage tissue is not renewable. Another kind of secondary osteoarthritis is usually caused by disease inflammation, which is generally divided into ankylosing arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and traumatic arthritis. From this point of view, no matter what kind of osteoarthritis, it is not directly caused by cold.
How can we cure the old cold leg, and the old cold leg is a folk prescription?
A handful of Zanthoxylum bungeanum, Jiang Mo, aged vinegar and salt. Boil Zanthoxylum bungeanum and Jiang Mo in water for 20-25 minutes. The amount of water added is subject to whether the feet can be soaked or properly higher than the instep. Put vinegar and salt into the foot bath, and then pour in the boiled mixed water. Soak your feet with steam, and then soak your feet when the water is not hot. At the same time, use hot towels to hot compress the calves and joints. Don't throw it away after washing, use it again, and put some vinegar and salt when using it again. Twice a day. Be careful not to burn. Stir-fry 2 kg of coarse salt, pour it into the sewn towel bag and seal it. It is applied to the affected joints until it cools, which has a certain therapeutic effect on old cold legs.
Always cross your legs and skillfully treat old cold legs
Slowly straighten the knee joint, then slowly bend the knee joint, so repeatedly bend and stretch, 50 times three times a day, and keep practicing.
Tumbler tendon stretching method
Sit-ups with arms crossed. Lie on your back, bend your knees, hold your chest with your hands, and lean back and forth 10 times for 1 group, and practice 3 groups every day. Like a tumbler, you can gradually increase your angle. The more skilled you are, the greater your strength will be.
Practice "Flying Swallows"
Lie prone on the mattress, slowly raise your head, lean back as far as possible, put your legs together, and lift your feet backwards and upwards, like a flying swallow. Old people can complete head movements first, then lift their legs, and gradually reach 10 1 group, 3 groups a day.
stretch oneself
Lie on your back in bed, stretch your arms upward as far as possible, stretch your legs downward, stretch your waist, and do left-right bending activities, just like stretching. Repeat 10 times, 3 times a day.
hula hoop
Stand with your legs slightly apart and your hands crossed behind your head. Your body rotates like a hula hoop, twisting left and right, stretching and pulling waist muscles, tendons and joints. After proficiency, 20 students are 1 group, 3 groups a day.
Turn around and walk away
Find a flat and secluded place, go forward 100 steps, and then come back, and decide the number of repetitions according to your physical condition. Keep walking 15 minutes every day.
Traditional Chinese medicine formula for treating old cold legs
Formula: 50g of Herba Artemisiae Anomalae, 30g of Radix Clematidis, 30g of Herba Lycopodii, 30g of Caulis Spatholobi, 30g of cornu Cervi Degelatinatum, 30g of Achyranthes bidentata, 20g of Fructus Chaenomelis and 20g of Wuli Koupi.
Methods: Mash all the medicines, put them into a rotating cloth bag, tie the mouth tightly, put them into a large glass container, pour 3000 ml of 50-60% high-quality white wine, and soak them in a closed way for about 15 days before drinking.
Usage: Take 15, -25ml every morning and evening. Before going to bed, you can take a proper amount of this medicated wine and massage the affected joints until local fever 1 time, once a day.
Three misunderstandings about old cold legs
Myth 1: old cold legs are the disease of the elderly; It is true that the elderly are more likely to suffer from old cold legs, but this disease is not unrelated to young people, especially some young women. In late autumn, the short skirt is still fluttering. Although it is beautiful, it is "frozen". Old cold legs will take the initiative to find you. It is reported that in June 5438+early February last year, Shanghai was rainy and freezing, and many young girls lined up in the orthopedic clinic of the hospital. Their symptoms are: leg pain and heavy feeling, which doctors say is a precursor to old cold legs. Therefore, I would like to remind those female friends who love beauty but ignore their health that they must pay attention to keeping warm and exercising properly. Don't let the old cold legs take advantage of the moment.
Myth 2: The old cold leg is cured and will not be repeated. Many patients suffer from old cold legs because they work or live in a humid and cold environment. After treatment, the condition improved and even the symptoms disappeared completely. However, the old cold leg is an "environmental disease", and it is easy to recur once it encounters the meteorological environment that induces the disease. Therefore, in winter, patients with old cold legs need to pay special attention to leg warmth (knee joint is the most important). It is worth noting that some patients with cold legs who are afraid of heat will also get sick in summer. Because they like to stay in an air-conditioned environment for a long time, and the air conditioner in the air-conditioned room is always on the lowest floor, and the wall temperature is very low, so the lower limbs with cold legs will naturally feel uncomfortable.
Myth 3: Old cold legs are a chronic disease. Moderate physical exercise can prevent muscle atrophy. Enhance leg muscle strength, such as playing Tai Ji Chuan, jogging, doing gymnastics, etc. Comfort and sweating are very important. The main symptom of old cold legs is mostly knee joint pain, so some patients often exercise their knees in a semi-squat posture with the knee joint as the goal. In fact, it is unscientific to do so, because the maximum pressure on the paint surface when crouching will aggravate wear and pain. Patients can treat knee pain by acupuncture, massage and other methods.