Therapeutic back pain patches are very convenient to use - they stuck them on and the pain disappeared. Patches are used for myositis - inflammation of the back muscles, for osteochondrosis and other diseases of the musculoskeletal system. All these diseases are characterized by the same symptom - pain in the back and lower back.
It is a mistake to believe that the patch will get rid of the disease itself. Patches for back pain are just one element of symptomatic therapy. Anesthetize temporarily, hide the symptoms of the disease. And if the use of the patch is not supported by the complex treatment of diseases, then its action is absolutely useless.
How does the patch work?
The pain relief patch has 3 layers:
- Coverage - the basis on which the medicinal elements are distributed;
- The main one is crushed drugs;
- Adhesive - with the help of special substances, the adhesive is attached to the skin.
According to the nature of the ingredients, the dishes are divided into two groups: natural and artificially obtained. The advantages of drugs from the synthetic group include fast action and efficiency. With back pain, they are able to instantly relieve discomfort. Unlike synthetic agents, preparations with active substances of natural origin are completely harmless. But they don't act so quickly: you have to wait several hours, sometimes days, for the desired effect.
It is possible to relieve the spasm of pain not only with the help of an adhesive plate. An injection or an anesthetic capsule can also relieve pain. But if drugs used intramuscularly or orally affect the whole body, the back pain patch may have a one-off effect. The advantages of pain relief patches include minimization of side effects and high efficiency.
Substances that relieve spasm do not have to travel a long way through the gastrointestinal tract or circulatory system. They directly affect the focus of pain, penetrating through the pores of the skin.
Another important point that popularized the use of patches is the property of not interacting with other drugs. From this, it is concluded that the drug patch can be used in parallel with other drugs or use combinatorial methods of treatment.
To find out which patch is suitable for the patient and how it should be applied, it is best to consult a doctor. Based on your symptoms, general condition and the possibility of allergic reactions, the specialist will help you choose the right patches for upper or lower back pain.
Types of medical cards
According to the principle of action, medical plaques are divided into the following types:
- Heating- when the product does not contain drugs. By blocking the heat generated by the body, the plates concentrate it on the problem area, affecting the painful areas. These drugs are used by athletes to warm their backs or get rid of post-traumatic sensations;
- magnetic action- in these plates, instead of medicines, substances are used that can integrate infrared radiation. Waves in this spectrum for back pain affect the problem area, relieving tension and discomfort. The disadvantages of these funds include poor adhesion to the skin and inability to use in the presence of wounds;
- With medicinal excipientsnatural and artificial origin. The substances that make up the preparations are able to penetrate the skin and act on painful areas;
- Plaques with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.These patches are used for acute symptoms, when you need immediate pain relief. Preparations with similar content can act on the source of inflammation, but the use of plates for a long time is undesirable due to the characteristics of the active substances that make up the drug.
Which patch to choose?
Pharmaceutical companies produce various plates used for pain relief. In addition to pain relievers, some patches contain glucosamine sulfate. This element is involved in the synthesis of the cartilage tissue cells that make up the movable joint parts and intervertebral discs. Chondroitin, which is part of most products, is a good conductor that normalizes the supply of cartilaginous tissues with essential substances and moisture. B vitamins promote the absorption of carbohydrates and minerals, which is also necessary for normal joint and spine function.
Today, pharmacies offer two types of patches for pain relief:
- With patches with artificially synthesized active substances.
- The plates, which use natural ingredients, are mainly made by Chinese manufacturers. They are based on plant concentrates, whose juices are traditionally used in oriental medicine.
Regardless of manufacturer, country of manufacture, fillings, orthopedic adhesives are used for treatment and are capable of relieving patient suffering, improving general condition and restoring mobility.