Diseases of the musculoskeletal system

Naftalan oil is widely used for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders due to its unique medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and regenerative effects, which contribute to the improvement of patients with various joint and spinal pathologies.

Mechanism of Action of Naftalan Oil:

  • Anti-inflammatory effect: Naftalan reduces inflammatory processes in the joints and surrounding tissues, helping to decrease swelling and pain.
  • Pain-relieving effect: The active components of the oil block pain impulses, alleviating the condition of patients with chronic pain.
  • Tissue regeneration stimulation: Improves blood circulation and metabolic processes in affected areas, promoting the recovery of cartilage and bone tissue.

Indications for the Use of Naftalan Oil:

  • Arthritis and polyarthritis: Including rheumatoid arthritis in the inactive phase with minimal and moderate activity levels.
  • Osteoarthritis: Deforming osteoarthritis, coxarthrosis, gonarthrosis.
  • Ankylosing spondylitis: Also known as Bechterew’s disease.
  • Spinal osteochondrosis: Deforming dorsopathies.
  • Myositis and bursitis: Inflammatory diseases of muscles and periarticular bursae.

Methods of Naftalan Oil Application:

  1. Naftalan baths: The patient is immersed in a bath with heated oil for a specified period. The procedure promotes deep tissue warming and improves blood circulation.
  2. Local applications and wraps: Oil is applied to the affected skin areas, followed by thermal exposure to enhance the effect.
  3. Phonophoresis with Naftalan oil: Combination of ultrasound therapy with oil application to enhance the penetration of active components into tissues.

Contraindications:
Despite its effectiveness, there are contraindications for the use of Naftalan oil:

  • Acute inflammatory processes.
  • Cardiovascular diseases in the decompensation stage.
  • Oncological diseases.
  • Pregnancy and lactation.

Before starting treatment, it is necessary to consult a doctor to assess the possible risks and benefits.

Thus, Naftalan oil is a valuable natural remedy for the comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation of patients with musculoskeletal disorders, providing a multifaceted therapeutic effect and improving the quality of life of patients.