Every person has experienced back and lower back pain at least once in their life.It can be sharp and sharp, dull and long-lasting.There are a large number of reasons that cause it.
There are also many remedies for 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 piece on back and joint pain refers to local methods of treating pain symptoms.This method can quickly suppress unpleasant sensations and help eliminate the cause of their development.You can buy such products in hospital pharmacies or order them 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 actually not 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 the clothing.
Basically, this is the same heating belt, but it is much thinner and practically invisible under clothing.It has no direct effect on the skin, therefore there are practically no contraindications.
Irritating action
This is the famous peppercorn.It looks like a strip of fabric and has a specific smell.The sizes are different - 6 to 10 cm, 10 to 18 cm.It is very simple to use - you need to remove the transparent protective 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,
- lanolin anhydrous,
- basic rosin.
The action is based on the irritation of the nerve receptors of the skin, due to which the pain decreases.
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 stain 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 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 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, as a result of which inflammation is relieved and pain is removed.
They cannot be used for more than two weeks;many unwanted consequences can occur, such as gastritis, stomach ulcers and various problems with the liver and kidneys.It cannot be used by pregnant women and children under 14 years of age.
Medicinal plants
These are the so-called Chinese patches.In pharmaceuticals they are registered as cosmetics;there is no documentary evidence of their therapeutic effect.But many patients believe in the effectiveness and uniqueness of these drugs.
The composition includes a wide variety of plants, selected in the right 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 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 exceptional safety of these products, as the composition is only natural.But don't forget that allergies can also appear to natural ingredients.
Nanoplastics
The recently introduced and extremely popular nanoplasts for back pain can be distinguished in a separate group.
From the instructions for use, you can find out that magnetic powder made of rare earth metals is applied to the polymer base.Due to their "nano-size", all bioactive ingredients, 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 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 on this type of patch are varied and unclear.Some consider it a super drug and practically a medicine.Others are jokes 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 as harmless at first glance as a patch of earth.
A mandatory consultation with your doctor is required.Only he is able to correctly assess the patient's condition and prescribe the appropriate treatment.