Everyone has experienced back pain and back pain at least once in their life.It can be sharp and crisp, dull and long lasting.There are a large number of reasons that cause it.
There are also many medications for elimination and treatment.One of the remedies that is quite simple but no less effective is the back pain treatment patch.
Classification of plaster
Percutaneous therapy systems are used to treat inflammatory or degenerative connective tissue diseases.
Back pain and joint pain patches refer to topical pain symptom treatments.This method can quickly relieve unpleasant feelings and help eliminate the cause of their development.You can purchase these products at hospital pharmacies or online.
Back pain patches vary in composition and mechanism of action.They have different periods of use and indications for use.
Based on their composition and method of action, all patches can be divided into several groups.
Heat reflection
A very interesting drug, not actually a drug.In this case, the reflective surface plays a decisive role.
A person generates heat and this patch reflects that.As a result, the desired area will heat up quite strongly, but there will be no greenhouse effect, because this type of product is not attached to the body, but to clothing.
In essence, this is the same type of warm belt but much thinner and practically invisible under clothing.There is no direct effect on the skin, therefore there are practically no contraindications.
Stimulating action
This is a famous piece of pepper.It looks like a strip of fabric and has a characteristic smell.Different sizes - 6 x 10 cm, 10 x 18 cm.Usage is very simple - you need to remove the transparent protective film and carefully apply it to the desired area.
One square centimeter of this medicine contains 8 g of chili pepper extract and 0.6 g of dry belladonna extract.In addition, the composition includes other substances:
- eucalyptus oil and grease,
- natural and synthetic rubber,
- zinc oxide,
- anhydrous lanolin,
- basic rosin.
This action is based on stimulation of the nerve receptors of the skin, due to which pain is reduced.
There are contraindications for use:
- Birthmarks and any skin lesions on the affected area.
- Allergy and individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
- Body temperature increases.
- Children's age is up to 14 years old.
- Pregnant.
The patch must remain on the body for at least 48 hours, but if a strong burning sensation begins, it must be removed immediately and apply baby cream or Vaseline to the red skin.
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects
All patches with analgesic effect can be divided into several groups based on their composition.
Local anesthetic
They contain substances that block pain.These include Novocaine or lidocaine;Substances that promote rapid tissue healing are added to the composition.Used for very severe pain.
The pain relief effect occurs quite quickly upon application.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 skin integrity.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
This action is based on blocking the synthesis of prostaglandins, thanks to which inflammation subsides 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.Not for use by pregnant women and children under 14 years old.
Medicine
These are called Chinese patches.In pharmaceuticals they are registered as cosmetics;There is no documented evidence of their therapeutic effects.But many patients believe in the effectiveness and uniqueness of these drugs.
The composition includes many herbs, selected in suitable proportions.According to the manufacturers, their product has a powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
To produce the extract, modern technologies are used to make the most of the power of medicinal plants.
Depending on the type, the duration of use on the back pain area is 1-3 days.The entire course of treatment is at least 5 days.
Chinese manufacturers emphasize the exceptional safety of these products because the ingredients are only of natural origin.But do not forget that allergies can occur even with natural ingredients.
Nanomaterials
The recently introduced and extremely popular nanoplastics for the treatment of back pain can be classified into a separate group.
From the instructions for use you can learn that magnetic powder made of rare earth metals is applied to a polymer base.Due to their nano size, all bioactive ingredients that penetrate the skin act only on diseased cells.
The product must be left on the skin for at least 12 hours.It reduces inflammation and pain, and promotes soft tissue healing.
It does not cause any side effects and has almost 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 varied and unclear.Some people consider it a super medicine and practically a panacea.Others are quacks relying on the placebo effect.The choice - which patch for back pain is better - remains with the patient.
But in any case, you should never self-medicate, even something at first glance as harmless as a patch.
A doctor's consultation is required.Only he can accurately assess the patient's condition and prescribe appropriate treatment.