Everyone has experienced back pain at least once in their life. It could be sharp and sharp, dull and long. The reasons for this are numerous.
There are also many medications for removal and treatment. One of these remedies, quite simple to use, but no less effective, is a patch for back pain.
Classification of adhesives
The transdermal therapeutic system is used to treat pathologies of the connective tissue of an inflammatory or degenerative nature.
Back and joint pain patch refers to local methods of treating a pain symptom. This method can quickly drown out discomfort and help eliminate the cause of its development. You can buy such funds in stationary pharmacies or order through the Internet.
Back pain patches differ in their composition and mechanism of action. They have different times of use, indications for use.
Depending on their composition and exposure method, all patches can be divided into several groups.
reflective heat
A very interesting medicine, in fact, it is not a medicine. In this case, the reflective surface plays a decisive role.
A person emits heat and this patch reflects it. As a result, a fairly intense heating of the desired area occurs, but without the greenhouse effect, since this type of product does not adhere to the body, but to clothing.
In fact, this is the same warm-up belt, but it is much thinner and almost invisible under clothing. There is no direct effect on the skin, therefore there are practically no contraindications.
Irritating action
This is a well-known pepper patch. It looks like a strip of cloth, it has a specific smell. The sizes are different: 6 by 10 cm, 10 by 18 cm It is very easy to use - you need to remove the transparent protective film and carefully stick it on the desired area.
One square centimeter of this preparation contains 8 g of capsicum extract and 0. 6 g of belladonna dry 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 irritation of the nerve receptors of the skin, due to which the pain syndrome is reduced.
There are contraindications to its 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.
- The pregnancy.
The patch should be on the body for at least 48 hours, but if a severe burning sensation begins, it should be removed immediately and applied to the reddened skin with baby cream or Vaseline.
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic action
All patches that have an analgesic effect can be divided into several groups depending on their composition.
local anesthetics
They contain substances that block pain. These include novocaine or lidocaine, they are added to the composition and substances that promote faster tissue healing. It is used for very intense pain.
The analgesic effect when applied occurs quite quickly. But there are many contraindications:
- individual intolerance;
- the presence of allergic reactions to the components of the drug;
- children's age up to 2 years;
- violation of the integrity of the skin.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
The action is based on the suppression of prostaglandin synthesis, as a result of which inflammation is eliminated and pain disappears.
They can not be used for more than two weeks, many undesirable consequences can occur, such as gastritis, stomach ulcers, various problems with the liver and kidneys. It should not be used by pregnant women and children under 14 years of age.
Medicinal herbs
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 herbs, selected in the right proportions. According to the manufacturers, their products have a powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
For the production of extracts, modern technologies are used to maximize the use of the power of medicinal plants.
Depending on the type, the application period on the painful area of the back is from 1 to 3 days. The full course of treatment is at least 5 days.
Chinese manufacturers highlight the exceptional safety of these products, since the composition is only natural. But do not forget that even natural ingredients can be allergic.
nanoplasters
Recently appeared and extremely popular nano-patches for back pain can be singled out as a separate group.
From the instructions for use, you can find out that a magnetic powder of rare earth metals is applied to the polymer base. Due to their "nanometric 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 eliminates pain, and also promotes the healing of soft tissues.
It does not cause side effects and has practically no contraindications. The only thing is that it is not recommended to use it for 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 almost a panacea. Others are quackery based on the placebo effect. The choice, which patch for back pain is better, depends on the patient.
But in any case, buying a drug on your own, even as harmless at first glance as a patch, is not impossible.
A mandatory consultation with the attending physician is required. Only he can correctly assess the patient's condition and prescribe the appropriate treatment.