Therapeutic patches for back pain are very convenient to use - they glued them, 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 on its own. Back pain patches are only one element of symptomatic therapy. Temporarily anesthetize, hide the symptoms of the disease. And if the use of the patch is not supported by 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 patch sticks 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 of the synthetic group include rapid action and efficiency. With back pain, they can instantly relieve discomfort. Unlike synthetic agents, 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, to get the desired effect.
It is possible to relieve pain spasm not only with the help of an adhesive plate. An injection or numbing capsule can also relieve pain. But if the drugs that are used intramuscularly or orally affect the whole body, then the back pain patch can have a punctual effect. The advantages of pain relief patches include minimization of side effects and high efficiency.
Substances that relieve spasms do not need to travel a long way 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 property of not interacting with other drugs. From this it follows that the drug sticker can be used in parallel with other drugs 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. Depending 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 plates
According to the principle of action, medical plates 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 in the problem area, affecting the painful areas. Athletes use such drugs to warm up the back or get rid of post-traumatic sensations;
- magnetic action- In these plates, instead of drugs, substances that can integrate infrared radiation are used. The 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 impossibility of using in the presence of wounds;
- With medicinal excipientsnatural and artificial origin. The substances that make up the preparations can penetrate the skin and act on the painful areas;
- Plaques with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.These stickers are used for acute symptoms, when you need immediate pain relief. 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 characteristics of the active substances that make up the drug.
Which patch to choose?
Pharmaceutical companies produce various plates that are used to relieve pain. In addition to pain relievers, some stickers contain glucosamine sulfate. This element is involved in the synthesis of cartilage tissue cells that form the mobile joint parts and intervertebral discs. Chondroitin, which is part of most products, is a good conductor that normalizes the supply of essential substances and moisture to cartilage tissues. B vitamins promote the absorption of carbohydrates and minerals, which are also necessary for the normal functioning of the joints and the spine.
Today, pharmacies offer two types of pain relief patches:
- With stickers with artificially synthesized active ingredients.
- 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, orthopedic fillings and patches are used for treatment and can relieve patient suffering, improve general condition and restore mobility.