Every person has experienced back and lower back pain at least once in their life.It could be sharp and sharp, dull and long-lasting.There are a large number of reasons that cause it.
There are also many medications for its elimination and treatment.One of these remedies, quite simple to use, but no less effective, is a patch for back pain.
Classification of plasters.
The transdermal therapeutic system is used to treat connective tissue pathologies of an inflammatory or degenerative nature.
A back and joint pain patch refers to local methods of treating pain symptoms.This method can quickly drown out unpleasant sensations and help eliminate the cause of their development.You can purchase these products in hospital pharmacies or order them online.
Back pain patches vary in their composition and mechanism of action.They have different periods of use and indications for use.
According to their composition and method of action, all patches can be divided into several groups.
heat reflective
A very interesting medicine, which is not really a medicine.In this case the reflective surface plays a decisive role.
A person generates heat and this spot reflects it.As a result, a fairly intense heating of the desired area occurs, but without a greenhouse effect, since this type of product does not adhere to the body, but to clothing.
In essence, this is the same heating belt, but it is much thinner and virtually invisible under clothing.There is no direct effect on the skin, so there are practically no contraindications.
Irritant action
This is the well-known pepper garden.It looks like a strip of fabric and has a specific smell.The sizes are different: 6 by 10 cm, 10 by 18 cm.It is very simple to use: you need to remove the transparent protective film and carefully stick it on the desired area.
One square centimeter of this medicine contains 8 g of pepper extract and 0.6 g of dry belladonna extract.Additionally, the composition includes other substances:
- eucalyptus oil and petrolatum,
- natural and synthetic rubber,
- zinc oxide,
- anhydrous lanolin,
- basic rosin.
The action is based on the irritation of the nerve receptors in the skin, thereby reducing pain.
There are contraindications for use:
- Birthmarks and any skin lesions in the affected area.
- Allergy and individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
- Increased body temperature.
- Children's age up to 14 years.
- Pregnancy.
The patch should remain on the body for at least 48 hours, but if a strong burning sensation begins, it should be removed immediately and baby cream or Vaseline applied to the reddened skin.
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
All patches that have an analgesic effect can be divided into several groups depending on their composition.
local anesthetics
They contain substances that block pain.These include novocaine or lidocaine;Substances that promote rapid tissue healing are added to the composition.It is used for very intense pain.
The analgesic effect occurs quite quickly when applied.But there are also many contraindications:
- individual intolerance;
- the presence of allergic reactions to the components of the drug;
- children under 2 years old;
- violation of the integrity of the skin.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
The action is based on suppressing the synthesis of prostaglandins, so inflammation is relieved and pain disappears.
They cannot be used for more than two weeks;Many undesirable consequences can occur, such as gastritis, stomach ulcers, and various liver and kidney problems.It cannot be used by pregnant women and children under 14 years of age.
Medicinal herbs
These are the so-called Chinese patches.In pharmaceutical products they are registered as cosmetics;There is no documentary evidence of its therapeutic effect.But many patients believe in the effectiveness and uniqueness of these drugs.
The composition includes a wide variety of herbs, selected in appropriate proportions.According to the manufacturers, their products have powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
For the production of extracts, modern technologies are used to make the most of the power of medicinal plants.
Depending on the type, the period of use on the sore area of the back is 1 to 3 days.The full course of treatment is at least 5 days.
Chinese manufacturers emphasize the exceptional safety of these products, since the composition is natural.But do not forget that allergies can occur even to natural ingredients.
Nanoplasties
The recently introduced and extremely popular nanoplasts for back pain can be distinguished into a separate group.
In the instructions for use you can find out that magnetic powder made of rare earth metals is applied to the polymer base.Due to its “nanosize”, all bioactive components, when penetrating through the skin, act exclusively on diseased cells.
The product should be kept on the skin for at least 12 hours.Relieves inflammation and pain and promotes soft tissue healing.
It does not cause any side effects and has practically no contraindications.The only thing is that its use on open wounds and in the first trimester of pregnancy is not recommended.
Opinions about this type of patches are different and ambiguous.Some consider it a super medicine and practically a panacea.Others are quackery based on the placebo effect.The choice of which back pain patch is best is left up to the patient.
But in any case, you should never buy medicine yourself, even something as harmless at first glance as a patch.
A mandatory consultation with your doctor is required.Only he can correctly assess the patient's condition and prescribe appropriate treatment.