Many people know firsthand what back pain is. Sometimes it completely paralyzes a person, the slightest movement is given with great difficulty, sometimes the pulling pains are accompanied for a long time, reducing the quality of life. Those who feel the symptoms for the first time consult a doctor, those who encounter the problem more than once try to fight it themselves. In this case, the main task is to relieve pain and stop the inflammatory process. There are different forms of analgesics: injections, tablets, rectal suppositories, ointments, gels, patches for back pain.
Pharmacological group
has a pharmacological effect
Analgesic (non-narcotic) drugs. Local anti-inflammatory drugs.
Instructions for using the patch for back pain
Using a patch is a very convenient way to get rid of unpleasant symptoms caused by degenerative-dystrophic changes in the spine. Indications for the use of patches are hernias, osteochondrosis, chronic myositis, spondylitis, vertebral subluxation. You cannot count on an immediate reaction, the therapeutic effect is slow due to the administration of small therapeutic doses, but the side effects are minimal.
Release form
If earlier we were familiar with only one type of gypsum - pepper, at the present stage it is available in various release forms:
- pain relief patches for back pain, made using: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; local anesthesia; medicinal plants; biological supplements;
- warming patches - using mustard, pepper to have an irritating effect on the body;
- heat-retaining - does not contain drugs, but has an internal reflective surface;
- with the use of chondroprotectors - agents that restore the cartilage tissue of the joints;
- combined action.
Names of medical patches
In the modern pharmacological market, patches are represented in a fairly wide variety. In order to understand and choose the right one, we list their names and brief characteristics:
- nano-patch for back pain is an innovative development designed to relieve inflammation, pain, swelling, bruise resorption, muscle tension relief. The therapeutic effect on the affected area occurs due to the metal powder that creates magnetic and infrared fields. This is a plate with a protective film on which an adhesive is applied and then removed before use. The tiles are sold in three sizes: 7x9cm, 9x12cm and 11x16cm. The most effective in complex therapy with other drugs in the same direction;
- Chinese plaster - products are made from fabric base impregnated with various medicinal compounds. It can be pine resin, myrrh, drynaria, ginseng, beeswax, black ants, chili pepper, cinnamon, ginger root, menthol, camphor and other natural substances. The patch is perforated, so it does not prevent air from penetrating the surface of the skin and does not disrupt metabolism. In addition to symptomatic treatment, it has a therapeutic effect on the whole body, because. medicinal substances of its components penetrate into the blood and spread through it to all tissues;
- pepper patch - red hot pepper, which has an irritating and warming effect, and belladonna, which contains tropane alkaloids, are used for its production, and their pharmacological effect is to relieve pain and relieve spasms. It comes in plain and perforated form. The latter is more expensive, but is preferred because it has a more beneficial effect on the skin;
- anesthetic patch - a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug is applied to its surface: area 70 cm2- 15 mg, 140 cm2- 30 mg. Treats inflammation, pain, swelling with damage to muscles and joints;
- magnetic plaster - the use of the biomagnetic field in combination with medicinal plants (myrrh, girdling, sophora japonica) - an innovative development of Korean and Chinese scientists aimed at damaged musculoskeletal tissue. It is effective in back pain caused by the tearing of the back muscles, intervertebral hernias, cysts in the spine, inflammation of the joints;
- Japanese patch - its active ingredients are methyl salicylate and menthol, the pharmacological effect of which is aimed at relieving pain and inflammation. There are several types of such products, some have a slightly warming effect, while others have a cooling effect;
- patch for back pain with anesthesia that blocks pain signals from pores. By directly affecting the nerve endings, it has a minimal negative effect on the body and is preferable to other forms of the drug. There are three types of such patches;
- heating patch, containing metal powder, activated carbon, salt and water. It irritates the surface of the body, relaxes the muscles and reduces pain;
- mustard patch - irritates the nerve endings of the skin, improves blood circulation, reduces pain.
Pharmacodynamics
Medical plasters relieve back pain, relieve muscle stiffness, reduce congestion and inflammation under their influence. The pharmacodynamics of the Chinese patch allows it to be applied to the region of the cervical vertebrae with osteochondrosis, leads to the restoration of blood circulation in the brain, relieves migraine attacks, relieves tinnitus. Heating patches activate blood flow at the application sites, which ensures their therapeutic effect. The mechanism of action of the patch is based on the inhibition of the synthesis of prostaglandins - hormone-like substances that affect muscle contraction.
The lidocaine patch prevents the increase in permeability to sodium ions, which stabilizes the neuronal cell membranes, thereby inhibiting pain sensitivity.
Pharmacokinetics
The pharmacokinetics of plasters containing natural substances have not been studied. The active substance of the patch is mainly excreted by the kidneys, its half-life is 1-3 hours, lidocaine is 1. 5-2 hours.
Dosage and administration
Each type of patch comes with instructions for use. According to the instructions in the composition, the nano-patch is applied to the skin for 12 hours, after removal it can be applied after the next 6 hours. In case of chronic pathology of the joints and spine, the maximum course of treatment is up to 9 days. In inflammatory processes - from 3 to 9, and bruises, hematomas - 3-6.
Chinese plaster, including a magnet, is attached to the painful area, previously cleaned with alcohol or detergent, left for 2 days, can be applied after the next 6-7 hours. Repeat for 2 to 5 weeks.
The Japanese practice at 8 o'clock.
Application of pepper, mustard is carried out in a non-oily area after the protective film is removed from it and left for a day or two. With a strong burning sensation, it is recommended to remove and not tolerate to lubricate the skin with petroleum jelly. The next treatment should be done after some time or the patch should be moved to another place.
The anesthetic patch is left for one day, the duration of treatment is no more than 14 days.
A patch with lidocaine is kept on the body for 2-10 hours, it is applied once a day, the duration is 12 hours, the total duration of treatment cannot exceed two weeks. 3 plates can be used at the same time.
The patch is sometimes applied to light fabric during the day because. causes a strong sting. Its duration of action is up to 10 hours, you can use it again only after 24 hours.
Application for children
The effectiveness and safety of most of the proposed patches in children have not been studied. In the absence of a local reaction, we can safely recommend pepper and mustard.
Using a patch for back pain during pregnancy
Studies on treatment with Chinese nano-patch during pregnancy have not been conducted, so this category of patients is not recommended. Hot patches: pepper in the lower back, mustard can cause unwanted consequences during pregnancy. It is better to refuse the use of the anesthetic patch for the entire period of birth and feeding of the child. This can lead to a miscarriage in the early stages, in the third trimester, heart disease - delayed birth or the duration of their course. This also applies to lidocaine patches.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the components used in the production of the product, prohibit its use. Patches should not be applied to open wounds or damaged skin. Warts, stitches, neoplasms, fresh stitches are also contraindications for use. Warming patches are not recommended for patients with thrombophlebitis, body temperature and high blood pressure. Pain relievers acetylsalicylic acid and other NSAIDs should not be used by people with asthmatic manifestations while taking open stomach ulcers. Lidocaine patches are not suitable for people over 65 years old with a diagnosis of hepatitis and liver cirrhosis, arrhythmia and heart defects.
Side effects of the patch for back pain
Medical patches can cause local side effects. Before use, it is necessary to study their composition in order not to have an allergic reaction to one or another component. Pepper, mustard patches can cause unwanted reactions to burns, painkillers - in the elderly, as well as in those with kidney, heart, and liver diseases.
Overdose
Due to the low dose of the therapeutic substance entering the bloodstream when applied locally, its overdose is impossible.
Interaction with other drugs
There are warnings about interactions with other drugs for the patches where the drugs are used. Thus, the anesthetic patch should not be used concurrently with other local non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, but lidocaine has no such warnings.
Storage conditions
Some types of patches are sold in packages and cannot be used immediately. They should be stored in a dry place out of the reach of children.
Best before date
The average shelf life of such products is 2-3 years, it is indicated on the packaging of each type.
Analogues
Analogues of the described patches are other applicators with a similar therapeutic effect, but a different pharmacological effect, as well as analgesic and anti-inflammatory therapy in the form of tablets, injections, physical procedures (therapeutic exercises, massage, electrophoresis, darsonval).
results
Many people suffer from back pain. Even after the elimination of acute attacks, the pain is felt for a long time, but it is necessary to maintain the normal rhythm of life and work. In this case, according to people's reviews, it is very convenient to use only this form of treatment. Patches are thin, invisible under clothing, do not leave marks and do not interfere with movement, odorless, non-addictive, do not actually have unwanted side effects due to point application. It is difficult to name which patch is the best and most effective because. it's all personal. After removing the pain that does not allow you to move with painkillers, you can apply for heating. Feeling warm during the day means relaxing muscles and experiencing comfort.