Therapeutic back pain patches are very convenient to use - they glued 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 eliminate the disease itself. Back pain patches are only one element of symptomatic therapy. Temporarily numb, hide the symptoms of the disease. And if the use of the patch is not supported by the complex treatment of diseases, 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 the crushed drug;
- Adhesive - with the help of special substances, the patch is attached to the skin.
Depending on the nature of the ingredients, the dishes are divided into two groups: natural and artificially obtained. The advantages of drugs of the synthetic group include fast action and efficiency. With back pain, they are able to instantly relieve discomfort. Unlike synthetic agents, preparations with active ingredients of natural origin are completely harmless. But they don't act that quickly - you have to wait several hours, sometimes days, to get the desired effect.
It is possible to relieve pain spasm not only with the help of an adhesive plate. An injection or anesthetic capsule can also relieve pain. But if drugs used intramuscularly or orally affect the whole body, the back pain patch can have a point effect. The benefits of pain relief patches include minimizing side effects and high efficiency.
Substances that relieve spasm do not need to travel much through the gastrointestinal tract or the circulatory system. They directly affect the focus of pain, penetrating through the pores of the skin.
Another important point that has made the use of patches popular is the property of not interacting with other drugs. From this it follows that the drug adhesive can be used in parallel with other medicines or use combinatorial methods of treatment.
To find out which patch is right 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 pain in the upper back or lower back.
Types of medical plates
According to the principle of action, medical plates are divided into the following types:
- Warm up- when the product does not contain drugs. By blocking the heat generated by the body, the plates concentrate it in the problem area, affecting the painful areas. Such drugs are used by athletes to warm the back or get rid of post-traumatic sensations;
- magnetic action- in these plates, instead of drugs, substances capable of integrating infrared radiation are used. Waves of 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 the inability to use them 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 the painful areas;
- Dishes with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.Such adhesives are used for acute symptoms, when it is necessary to immediately relieve pain. 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 ingredients that make up the drug.
Which patch to choose?
Pharmaceutical companies produce various plates used for pain relief. In addition to pain relievers, some adhesives contain glucosamine sulfate. This element is involved in the synthesis of the cells of the cartilage tissue that make up the mobile joint parts and the intervertebral discs. Chondroitin, which is part of most products, is a good conductor that normalizes the supply of essential substances and moisture to the cartilage tissues. The B vitamins promote the absorption of carbohydrates and minerals, which is also necessary for the normal functioning of the joints and the spine.
Today, pharmacies offer two types of pain relief patches:
- With adhesives with artificially synthesized active substances.
- The dishes, which use natural ingredients, are mainly made by Chinese producers. They are based on plant concentrates, the juices of which are traditionally used in oriental medicine.
Regardless of the manufacturer, country of production, fillings, orthopedic plasters are used for treatment and are able to relieve the patient of suffering, improve the general condition and restore mobility.