Many people know firsthand what back pain is. Sometimes it completely paralyzes a person, the slightest movement is given with great difficulty, sometimes pulling pain sensations accompany a long time, reducing the quality of life. Those who first felt the symptoms go to the doctor, others who encounter the problem more than once try to deal with it on their own. The main task in this case is to eliminate pain and stop the inflammatory process. There are various forms of analgesics: injections, tablets, rectal suppositories, ointments, gels, patches for back pain.
Pharmacological group
pharmacological effect
Analgesic drugs (non-narcotic). Local anti-inflammatory drugs.
Indications for using a patch for back pain
Using a patch is a very convenient way to help you get rid of the unpleasant symptoms caused by degenerative-dystrophic changes in the spine. Indications for the use of patches are hernias, osteochondrosis, chronic myositis, spondylitis, subluxation of the vertebrae. An immediate reaction cannot be counted on, the therapeutic effect is slow due to taking small therapeutic doses, but the side effects are minimal.
Release form
If before we knew only one type of patch - pepper, at present it exists in various forms of release:
- pain relief patches for back pain, made with: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; local anesthetics; Medicinal herbs; bioadditives;
- warming patches - using mustard, pepper to produce an irritating effect on the body;
- retain heat - it does not contain drugs, but has an internal reflective surface;
- with the use of chondroprotectors - agents that restore cartilage tissue in the joints;
- combined action.
Names of medical patches
In the modern drug market, patches are represented by a fairly large range. 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, resorption of bruises, relaxation of muscle tension. The therapeutic effect on the affected area occurs due to metal dust, which creates magnetic and infrared fields. It is a plate with an adhesive substance applied to it and then a protective film, which is removed before use. The plates are sold in three sizes: 7 by 9cm, 9 by 12cm and 11 by 16cm. More effective in complex therapy with other drugs of the same direction;
- Chinese plaster - products are made from a fabric base impregnated with various medicinal compounds. It can be pine resin, myrrh, drynaria, ginseng, beeswax, black ants, chili, cinnamon, ginger root, menthol, camphor and other natural ingredients. The patch is perforated, so it does not prevent air from penetrating the surface of the skin and does not disturb the metabolism. In addition to symptomatic treatment, it has a healing effect on the whole body, because. medicinal substances of its ingredients penetrate the bloodstream and spread through it to all tissues;
- pepper patch - red pepper is used for its production, which creates an irritating and warming effect, and belladonna, which contains tropane alkaloids, their pharmacological effect is to relieve pain and relieve spasms. It is available in plain and perforated colors. The latter is more expensive, but it is preferable for the most beneficial effect on the skin;
- anesthetic patch - a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug is applied to its surface: with an area of 70 cm2- 15 mg, 140 cm2- 30 mg. Treats inflammation, pain, swelling with damage to muscles and joints;
- magnetic patch - the use of a biomagnetic field in combination with medicinal herbs (myrrh, cingulum, sophora japonica) - an innovative development by Korean and Chinese scientists aimed at damaged musculoskeletal tissue. It is effective for back pain caused by lumbar muscle tears, intervertebral hernias, cysts on the spine, inflammation of the joints;
- Japanese Patch - its active ingredients are methyl salicylate and menthol, the pharmacological action of which is aimed at relieving pain and inflammation. There are several types of such products, some have a slight warming effect, others have a cooling effect;
- a back pain patch with an anesthetic that blocks pain signals through the pores. Acting directly on 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, contains metal powder, activated carbon, salt and water. Irritates the surface of the body, relaxes muscles and reduces pain;
- mustard patch: irritates the nerve endings of the skin, improves blood circulation, reducing pain.
Pharmacodynamics
Medical patches eliminate back pain, relax muscle stiffness, under their influence reduce congestion and inflammation. The pharmacodynamics of the Chinese patch allows it to be applied to the region of the cervical vertebra with its osteochondrosis, leads to the restoration of blood circulation in the brain, relieves migraine attacks, relieves tinnitus. The heating patches activate the blood flow in the places of application, ensuring their therapeutic effect. The patch's mechanism of action is based on inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins, hormone-like substances that affect muscle contraction.
The lidocaine patch inhibits the increase in sodium ion permeability, which provides stabilization of neuronal cell membranes, thereby blocking pain sensitivity.
Pharmacokinetics
The patches, in which natural substances are involved, have not been studied for pharmacokinetics. The active substance of the patch is excreted mainly 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. Based on the instructions contained in it, the nano-patch is applied to the skin for 12 hours, after removal, the next can be applied after 6 hours. The maximum course of treatment is up to 9 days in case of chronic pathology of the joints, spine. In inflammatory processes - from 3 to 9, and bruises, hematomas - 3-6.
A Chinese patch, including a magnetic one, is glued to the painful area, after previously wiping it with alcohol or detergent, left for 2 days, the next can be applied after 6-7 hours. Repeat for 2-5 weeks.
The Japanese force at 8 o'clock.
The application of pepper, mustard is done on a fat-free 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 endure, lubricate the skin with petroleum jelly. Subsequent treatment should be done after some time or the patch should be moved to another place.
The anesthetic patch is left for a day, the duration of treatment does not exceed 14 days.
The patch with lidocaine is kept on the body for 2-10 hours, it is applied once a day, the duration of wearing is 12 hours, the total duration of treatment can not exceed two weeks. It is possible to use 3 plates at the same time.
The patch is sometimes applied to a light fabric during the day, because. causes intense burning. The period of its action is up to 10 hours, you can reuse it only after 24 hours.
Application for children
The efficacy and safety of most of the patches proposed in children have not been studied. With confidence, we can recommend pepper, mustard in the absence of a local reaction.
Using a back pain patch during pregnancy
No studies have been conducted regarding treatment with a Chinese nano-patch during pregnancy, therefore this category of patients is not recommended. Heating patches: pepper, mustard in the lumbar region can cause unwanted consequences during pregnancy. It is better to refuse the use of an anesthetic patch for the entire period of pregnancy and feeding. It can cause miscarriage, heart disease in the early stages, in the third trimester - delayed labor or duration of their course. This also applies to lidocaine patches.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the components used in the manufacture of the product prohibits its use. The patches are not applied to open wounds or damaged skin. Warts, sutures, neoplasms, fresh sutures are also contraindications to use. Warming patches are not recommended for patients with thrombophlebitis, high body temperature and high blood pressure. Painkillers should not be used by people with asthmatic manifestations to the administration of acetylsalicylic acid and other NSAIDs, open stomach ulcers. Lidocaine patches are not suitable for elderly people over the age of 65, diagnosed with hepatitis and liver cirrhosis, arrhythmias 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 its composition so as not to provoke an allergic reaction to one or another component. Pepper, mustard plasters can cause burns, painkillers - unwanted reactions in the elderly, as well as in those with kidney, heart and liver diseases.
Overdose
Due to the low dose of the therapeutic substance that enters the bloodstream when applied topically, its overdose is impossible.
Interactions with other drugs
There are warnings about interactions with other drugs for those patches where the drugs are used. Hence, the anesthetic patch should not be used simultaneously with other local non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substances, but lidocaine has no such warnings.
Storage conditions
Some patch types are sold in packs and may not be used immediately. They should be stored in a dry place out of the reach of children.
Best before
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 similar in therapeutic effect, but with 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
There are many people who suffer from back pain. Even after the relief of acute attacks, the pain is felt for a long time, but it is necessary to maintain the normal rhythm of life, of work. In this case, according to people's reviews, it is very convenient to use only this form of treatment. The patches are thin, they are not visible under clothing, they do not leave marks on it and do not hinder movement, they are odorless, are not addictive and, given the timely application, they are not able to have unwanted side effects. It's hard to name which patch is the best and most effective, because. all this is individual. After removing the pain that does not allow movement with painkiller applicators, you can resort to warming ones. Feeling warm during the day means relaxing your muscles and feeling comfortable.