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 huge number of reasons that cause this.
There are also many drugs for abortion 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 patch for back pain and joint pain refers to topical methods of treating pain symptoms.This method can quickly drown out unpleasant sensations and help eliminate the cause of their development.You can buy such 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 of use.
Based on their composition and method of action, all patches can be divided into several groups.
Reflective heat
A very interesting drug, which is not actually a drug.In this case, the reflective surface plays a decisive role.
A person generates heat and this patch reflects it.As a result, quite intense heating of the desired area occurs, but without a greenhouse effect, since this type of product is not attached to the body, but to clothes.
In essence, this is the same heating zone, but it is much thinner and is practically invisible under clothing.There is no direct effect on the skin, so there are practically no contraindications.
Irritating action
This is the familiar pepper patch.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 protective transparent film and carefully stick it to the desired area.
One square centimeter of this medicine contains 8 g of pepper extract and 0.6 g of dry belladonna extract.In addition, the composition includes other substances:
- eucalyptus oil and petroleum jelly,
- natural and synthetic rubber,
- zinc oxide,
- anhydrous lanolin,
- basic rosin.
The action is based on the stimulation of the nerve receptors of the skin, due to which the pain is reduced.
There are contraindications for use:
- Marks and any skin lesions in the affected area.
- Allergy and individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
- Increased body temperature.
- Childhood age up to 14 years.
- Pregnancy.
The patch should remain on the body for at least 48 hours, but if a severe burning sensation begins, it should be removed immediately and baby cream or petroleum jelly should be applied to the reddened skin.
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect
All patches that have an analgesic effect can be divided into several groups based 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 severe pain.
The analgesic effect appears 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 of age;
- violation of the integrity of the skin.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
The action is based on suppressing the synthesis of prostaglandins, as a result of which inflammation is relieved and pain subsides.
They cannot be used for more than two weeks.many side effects may occur such as gastritis, stomach ulcer 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.Are they listed as cosmetics in pharmaceuticals?there is no documented proof of their therapeutic effect.But many patients believe in the effectiveness and uniqueness of these drugs.
The composition includes a wide variety of herbs, selected in the right proportions.According to the manufacturers, their products have strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
For the production of extracts, modern technologies are used for the maximum use of the power of medicinal plants.
Depending on the type, the period of use in the painful area of the back is 1-3 days.The entire course of treatment is at least 5 days.
Chinese manufacturers emphasize the excellent safety of these products, since the composition is only natural.But don't forget that allergies can occur even to natural ingredients.
Nanoplastics
The newly introduced and extremely popular nano-patches for back pain can be distinguished in a separate group.
From the instructions for use you can learn that magnetic powder from rare earth metals is applied to the polymer base.Due to their "nano size", all the bioactive ingredients, which penetrate the skin, act exclusively on the diseased cells.
The product must be kept on the skin for at least 12 hours.It relieves inflammation and pain and promotes soft tissue healing.
It does not cause side effects and practically has no contraindications.The only thing is that it is not recommended for use on open wounds and in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Opinions about this type of patch are different and ambiguous.Some consider it a super drug and practically a panacea.Others are blatantly based on the placebo effect.The choice - which patch for back pain is best - remains with the patient.
But in any case, you should never buy medicine yourself, even something so harmless at first glance, like a patch.
Mandatory consultation with your doctor is required.Only he is able to correctly assess the patient's condition and prescribe the appropriate treatment.