Everyone has experienced back and lower back pain at least once in their life.It can be sharp and sharp, boring and long-lasting.There are many reasons for this.
There are also plenty of remedies for elimination and treatment.One of these, quite easy to use, but no less effective remedy is a remedy against back pain.
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The transdermal therapeutic system is used to treat inflammatory or degenerative connective tissue pathologies.
The back and joint pain patch refers to topical methods for 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.
Back pain patches differ in composition and mechanism of action.They have different periods of use and indications for use.
According to their composition and method of action, all patches can be divided into several groups.
Heat reflective
A very interesting drug that is not actually a drug.In this case, the reflective surface plays a crucial role.
A person generates heat and this spot reflects it.As a result, the desired area is heated quite intensively, but without the greenhouse effect, because this type of product is not attached to the body, but to the clothes.
In essence, this is the same heating belt, but it is much thinner and practically invisible under clothing.There is no direct impact on the skin, so there are practically no contraindications.
Irritating action
This is the famous chili pepper.It looks like a strip of fabric and has a specific smell.The sizes are different - 6 10 cm, 10 18 cm.It is very easy to use - you need to remove the protective transparent film and carefully stick it on the desired place.
One square centimeter of this preparation contains 8 g of pepper extract and 0.6 g of dry belladonna extract.In addition, the composition contains other substances:
- Eucalyptus and petroleum oil,
- 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 decreases.
Contraindications for use are:
- Birthmarks and any skin lesions on the affected area.
- Allergy and individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
- increase in body temperature.
- Children's age up to 14 years.
- Pregnancy.
The ointment 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 varnishes that have an analgesic effect can be divided into several groups according to their composition.
Local anesthetics
They contain substances that inhibit pain.Among them are novocaine or lidocaine;Substances are added to the composition, which contribute to the rapid healing of tissues.Used for very severe pain.
The pain-relieving effect occurs quite quickly when used.But there are also many contraindications:
- individual intolerance;
- the presence of allergic reactions 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 inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins, as a result of which inflammation is removed and pain disappears.
They cannot be used for more than two weeks;Many side effects can occur, such as gastritis, stomach ulcers, and various liver and kidney problems.Cannot be used by pregnant women and children under 14 years of age.
Medicinal plants
These are the so-called Chinese patches.In pharmaceutical enterprises, 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 variety of herbs, selected in the right proportions.According to the manufacturers, their products have a strong anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect.
Modern technologies are used for the production of extracts in order to maximize the power of medicinal plants.
Depending on the type, the period of use on the painful area of the back is 1-3 days.The entire course of treatment is at least 5 days.
Chinese manufacturers emphasize the special safety of these products, because the composition is only natural.But do not forget that allergies can occur even to natural ingredients.
Nanoplastics
Recently introduced and extremely popular nanoplasters for back pain can be separated into a separate group.
From the instructions for use, you can learn that magnetic powder made of rare earth metals is used on the polymer base.Due to their "nano size", all bioactive components that penetrate the skin act exclusively on diseased cells.
The product should 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 practically 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 different and ambiguous.Some consider it a super drug and practically a panacea.Others are silly 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 the medicine yourself, even if it looks as harmless as a patch.
Mandatory consultation with a doctor is required.Only he can correctly assess the patient's condition and prescribe the appropriate treatment.