Everyone has experienced back and waist pain at least once in their life.It can be sharp and sharp, dull and durable.There are a large number of reasons that cause it.
There are also many remedies for removal and treatment.One of these remedies, quite easy to use, but no less effective, is a patch for back pain.
Plaster classification
Transdermal therapeutic systems are used to treat inflammatory or degenerative connective tissue pathologies.
Patches for back and joint pain refer 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 buy the product at the hospital pharmacy or order it online.
Patches for back pain differ in their 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 reflective
A very interesting drug, which is not really a drug.In this case, reflective surfaces play a decisive role.
Someone produces heat, and this patch reflects it.As a result, quite intense heating in the desired area occurs, but without the greenhouse effect, because this type of product is not attached to the body, but to the clothes.
Basically, this is the same heating belt, but it is thinner and practically invisible under clothes.There is no direct effect on the skin, therefore there are almost no contraindications.
Annoying action
This is the famous pepper patch.It looks like a strip of cloth and has a specific smell.The size is different - 6 to 10 cm, 10 to 18 cm.It is very easy to use - you need to carefully remove the protective transparent film and glue it to the desired area.
One square centimeter of this medicine contains 8 g of capsicum extract and 0.6 g of dry belladonna extract.In addition, the composition includes other ingredients:
- eucalyptus and petrolatum oil,
- natural and synthetic rubber,
- zinc oxide,
- anhydrous lanolin,
- rosin base.
The action is based on the irritation of the nerve receptors of the skin, which causes the pain to decrease.
There are contraindications for use:
- Birthmarks and any skin lesions on the affected area.
- Allergy and individual intolerance to drug components.
- 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 must be removed immediately and baby cream or Vaseline applied to the reddened skin.
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects
All patches that have an analgesic effect can be divided into several groups based on their composition.
Local anesthetic
They contain substances that prevent pain.These include novocaine or lidocaine;substances that promote rapid tissue healing are added to the composition.Used for severe pain.
The analgesic effect occurs relatively quickly when used.But there are also many contraindications:
- individual intolerance;
- the presence of an allergic reaction to the components of the drug;
- children under 2 years of age;
- violation of skin integrity.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
The action is based on the suppression of prostaglandin synthesis, as a result of which inflammation is relieved and pain disappears.
They should not be used for more than two weeks;many unwanted consequences may occur, such as gastritis, stomach ulcers, and various problems with the liver and kidneys.Cannot be used by pregnant women and children under the age of 14.
Medicinal herbs
This is the so-called Chinese patch.In pharmaceuticals 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 various types of herbs, selected in the right proportions.According to the manufacturer, their product has a strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
For extract production, modern technology is used to use the power of medicinal plants to the maximum.
Depending on the type, the duration of use on the painful back is 1-3 days.The entire course of treatment is at least 5 days.
The Chinese manufacturer emphasizes the exceptional safety of this product, as its composition is only natural.But do not forget that allergies can occur even to natural substances.
Nanoplasty
Recently introduced and very popular nanoplasters for back pain can be distinguished into a separate group.
From the instructions for use, you can find out that magnetic powder made of rare earth metals is used on a polymer base.Due to their "nano size", all bioactive components, penetrating through the skin, act exclusively on 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 any side effects and has almost no contraindications.The only thing is that it is not recommended to use on open wounds and in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Opinions about this type of patch are varied and ambiguous.Some consider it a super drug and can be said to be a cure.Others are hoaxes based on the placebo effect.The option - a patch for better back pain - remains with the patient.
But in any case, you should not buy medicine yourself, even something harmless at first glance as a patch.
Mandatory consultation with your doctor is required.Only he can correctly assess the patient's condition and prescribe the appropriate treatment.