Therapeutic patches for back pain are very convenient to use - they stuck and the pain went away. Stains 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 cure the disease itself. Spots 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 is absolutely useless.
How does the patch work?
The pain relief patch has 3 layers:
- Cover - the basis on which the medicinal elements are distributed;
- The main one is granular drugs;
- Adhesive - with the help of special substances, the piece 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 synthetic group drugs include fast action and efficacy. With back pain, they are able to immediately alleviate the discomfort. Unlike synthetic agents, preparations with active substances 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.
It is possible to relieve pain spasm not only with the help of an adhesive plate. An injection or an anesthetic capsule can also relieve the pain. But if the medication used intramuscularly or orally affects the whole body, then the back pain patch can have a point effect. The advantages of patches for pain relief include minimizing side effects and high efficiency.
Substances that relieve spasm do not need to go 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 made the use of patches popular is the property of not interacting with other drugs. It follows that the drug adhesive can be used in parallel with other drugs or combined treatment methods 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 spots for the pain in the upper or lower back.
Types of medical tablets
According to the principle of action, medical tablets are divided into the following types:
- warming- when the product does not contain drugs. By blocking the heat generated by the body, the plates concentrate it on the problem area, touching the painful areas. Such drugs are used by athletes to warm their backs or get rid of post-traumatic feelings;
- magnetic action- in these plates, instead of drugs, substances are used that can integrate 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 medical excipientsnatural and artificial origin. The substances that make up the preparations are able to penetrate the skin and act on painful areas;
- Tablets with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.Such adhesives are used for acute symptoms, when you need to relieve pain immediately. Preparations with similar contents may act at the source of inflammation, but the use of tablets 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 tablets that are used for pain relief. In addition to painkillers, some adhesives contain glucosamine sulfate. This element is involved in the synthesis of cartilage tissue cells that make up the movable articular parts and intervertebral discs. Chondroitin, which is part of most products, is a good conductor that normalizes the supply of cartilage tissue with essential substances and moisture. 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 relief patches:
- With adhesives with artificially synthesized active substances.
- The dishes, which use natural ingredients, are mainly produced by Chinese manufacturers. They are based on herbal concentrates, the juices of which are traditionally used in oriental medicine.
Regardless of the manufacturer, place of manufacture, fillings, orthopedic patches are used for treatment and are able to relieve the patient from suffering, improve general condition and restore mobility.