Every person has experienced back and lower back pain at least once in their life.It can be sharp and sharp, blunt and lingering.There are a huge number of reasons that cause this.
There are also many remedies for elimination and treatment.One of these remedies, quite easy to use, but no less effective, is a back pain patch.
Classification of mortar
The transdermal therapeutic system is used for the treatment of connective tissue pathologies of an inflammatory or degenerative nature.
The back and joint pain patch refers to local methods of treating pain symptoms.This method can quickly suppress unpleasant feelings and help eliminate the cause of their development.You can buy such products in hospital pharmacies or order them online.
Patches against back pain differ in their composition and mechanism of action.They have different periods of use and indications for use.
Based on the composition and mode of action, all patches can be divided into several groups.
Reflective heat
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 patch reflects it.As a result, there is a rather intense heating of the desired area, but without the greenhouse effect, because this type of product is not attached to the body, but to the clothes.
Essentially, this is the same warming belt, but much thinner and virtually invisible under clothing.It has no direct effect on the skin, so there are practically no contraindications.
Irritating action
This is a well-known pepper.It looks like a strip of fabric and has a specific smell.The sizes are different - 6 x 10 cm, 10 x 18 cm.It is very easy to use - it is necessary to remove the protective transparent film and carefully stick it to the desired area.
One square centimeter of this medicine contains 8 g of paprika extract and 0.6 g of dry belladonna extract.In addition, the composition includes other substances:
- eucalyptus and petrolatum oil,
- natural and synthetic rubber,
- zinc oxide,
- anhydrous lanolin,
- basic rosin.
The action is based on the irritation of nerve receptors of the skin, which reduces 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 severe burning occurs, it must be removed immediately and baby cream or petroleum jelly should be applied to the reddened skin.
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect
All plasters 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, due to which the inflammation is alleviated and the pain disappears.
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 herbs
These are the so-called Chinese patches.In pharmacy, they are registered as cosmetics;there is no documented 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 a strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
For the production of extracts, modern technologies are used in order to make the most of the power of medicinal plants.
Depending on the type, the period of use on the painful part 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, because the composition is only natural.But don't forget that allergies can occur even to natural ingredients.
Nanoplastics
The recently introduced and extremely popular nanoplasters against back pain can be separated into a separate group.
From the instructions for use, you can find out that magnetic powder from rare earth metals is applied to the 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 the healing of soft tissues.
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 about this type of plaster are different and ambiguous.Some consider it a super medicine and practically a panacea.Others are quacks based on the placebo effect.The choice - which patch for back pain is better - remains with 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 the appropriate treatment.