Therapeutic patches for back pain are very convenient to use - they stuck and the pain disappeared. The 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 waist.
It is a mistake to think that the patch will get rid of the disease itself. Patches for back pain are just an element of symptomatic treatment. 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 is completely useless.
How does the patch work?
The pain relief patch has 3 layers:
- Coverage - the basis on which pharmaceutical data is distributed.
- The main thing is crushed drugs.
- Glue - with the help of special substances, the patch adheres to the skin.
Depending on the nature of the ingredients, the plates are divided into two groups: natural and artificial. The advantages of synthetic drugs include rapid action and efficacy. With back pain, they are able to immediately relieve discomfort. Unlike synthetic agents, preparations with active ingredients of natural origin are completely harmless. But they do not work so fast: you have to wait several hours, sometimes days, for the desired result.
It is possible to relieve the pain spasm not only with the help of an adhesive plate. An injection or anesthetic capsule can also relieve pain. But if the drugs used intramuscularly or orally affect the whole body, then the patch for back pain can have a point effect. The advantages of pain relief pads include minimizing side effects and high efficiency.
Spasm-relieving substances do not have to travel far through the gastrointestinal tract or circulatory system. They directly affect the source of pain, penetrating through the pores of the skin.
Another important point that made the use of patches popular is the ability not to interact with other drugs. It follows that the drug patch can be used in conjunction with other drugs or combination therapies can be used.
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, the general condition and the possibility of allergic reactions, the specialist will help you choose the right patches for pain in the upper or lower back.
Types of medical dishes
According to the principle of action, medical plates are divided into the following types:
- Heating- when the product does not contain medicines. By blocking the heat produced by the body, the plaques accumulate 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 actionIn these plates, instead of drugs, substances are used that can incorporate infrared radiation. Waves of this spectrum for back pain affect the problem area, relieving tension and discomfort. Disadvantages of these funds include poor adhesion to the skin and inability to use in the presence of wounds.
- With pharmaceutical excipientsnatural and artificial origin. The substances that make up the preparations are able to penetrate the skin and act on painful areas.
- Plates with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.Such stickers are used for acute symptoms, when you need to relieve pain immediately. Preparations with similar content may act at the source of inflammation, but the use of plaques for a long time is undesirable due to the characteristics of the active ingredients that make up the drug.
Which patch should I choose?
Pharmaceutical companies produce various tablets that are used to relieve pain. In addition to painkillers, some patches contain glucosamine sulfate. This element is involved in the synthesis of cartilage tissue cells that make up the movable articular parts and the intervertebral discs. Chondroitin, which is part of most products, is a good conduit that normalizes the supply of cartilage tissue with essential nutrients and moisture. B vitamins promote the absorption of carbohydrates and minerals, which is also essential for the normal functioning of the joints and spine.
Today, pharmacies offer two types of pain relief pads:
- With stickers with active substances that are artificially synthesized.
- The dishes, which use natural ingredients, are mainly made by Chinese manufacturers. They are based on plant concentrates, the juices of which are traditionally used in oriental medicine.
Regardless of the manufacturer, the country of manufacture, the fillings, the orthopedic patches are used for treatment and are able to relieve the patient from discomfort, improve the general condition and restore mobility.