Therapeutic patches for back pain are very convenient to use - they were glued on and the pain disappeared. The plasters are used for myositis - inflammation of the muscles of the back, for osteochondrosis and other diseases of the musculoskeletal system. All of these diseases are characterized by the same symptom - pain in the back and lower back.
It is a mistake to think that the band-aid will eliminate the disease itself. Plasters for back pain are just one element of symptomatic therapy. Temporarily anesthetize, 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 will be absolutely useless.
How does the patch work?
The pain relief patch consists of 3 layers:
- Cover - the basis on which medical elements are distributed;
- The main ones are crushed drugs;
- Adhesive - with the help of special substances, the patch is attached to the skin.
Depending on the type of ingredients, the plates are divided into two groups: natural and artificially obtained. The advantages of drugs of the synthetic group include rapid action and efficiency. In the case of back pain, they are able to relieve discomfort immediately. In contrast to synthetic active ingredients, preparations with active ingredients of natural origin are completely harmless. But they do not act so quickly: you have to wait several hours, sometimes days, for the desired effect.
Pain relief is not only possible with the help of an adhesive plate. An injection or an anesthetic capsule can also relieve pain. But if drugs that are administered intramuscularly or orally affect the whole body, then the patch for back pain can have a punctual effect. The advantages of pain relief patches include minimization of side effects and high efficiency.
Substances that relieve spasms don't have to travel a long way through the gastrointestinal tract or the circulatory system. They act directly on the source of pain and penetrate through the skin pores.
Another important point that has made the use of patches popular is the property of not interacting with other drugs. It follows that the drug sticker can be used in parallel with other drugs or combinatorial treatment methods.
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 the symptoms, general condition and the possibility of allergic reactions, the specialist will help you choose the right patch for pain in the upper or lower back.
Types of Medical Plates
According to the principle of action, medical plates are divided into the following types:
- Heat- if the product does not contain any medicinal products. By blocking the heat generated by the body, the panels concentrate it in the problem area and affect the painful areas. Such drugs are used by athletes to warm up the back or get rid of post-traumatic sensations;
- magnetic effect- Substances capable of integrating infrared radiation are used in these panels instead of drugs. Waves of this spectrum for back pain act on the problem zone and relieve 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 medical suppliesof natural and artificial origin. The substances that make up the preparations can penetrate the skin and act on painful areas;
- Plates with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.Such stickers are used in acute symptoms, when you need to immediately relieve pain. Preparations with a similar content can act on the source of inflammation, but the use of plates for a long time is undesirable due to the properties of the active substances that make up the drug.
Which patch to choose?
Pharmaceutical companies make various pain relief tablets. In addition to painkillers, some stickers contain glucosamine sulfate. This element is involved in the synthesis of cartilaginous tissue cells that make up the moving parts of the joint and intervertebral discs. Chondroitin, which is present in most products, is a good conductor that normalizes the supply of essential substances and moisture to cartilage tissue. B vitamins promote the absorption of carbohydrates and minerals, which is also necessary for the normal functioning of the joints and spine.
Today, pharmacies offer two types of pain patches:
- With stickers with artificially synthesized active ingredients.
- The plates with natural ingredients are mainly made by Chinese manufacturers. They are based on plant concentrates whose juices are traditionally used in oriental medicine.
Regardless of the manufacturer and country of manufacture, fillings and orthopedic plasters are used for treatment and can alleviate the patient's suffering, improve general well-being and restore mobility.