Patches for back pain are health products for external use. Widely used for orthopedic problems, lower back and joint discomfort, inflammation and injuries. The effectiveness and safety of transdermal therapy systems have been confirmed by numerous studies and patient reviews.
The dosage form is convenient because it is attached to the skin, ensuring slow and dosed penetration of medicinal substances through the dermis directly into the blood vessels. Patches for pain do not cause side effects on the body's system and environment, have minimal contraindications, and are easy to use.
General mechanism of action and effectiveness
The modern world, with its constant rush and busyness, does not allow full treatment at home or in the hospital. Children, work, relatives and friends, pets - all these require tireless attention, leaving no time for yourself.
But when back pain becomes unbearable and analgesics no longer help, new drugs are needed. At the same time, it is desirable that it does not take much time, is easy to use, allows it to work and provides a therapeutic effect. All these properties are present in the pain relief patch.
The mechanism of action of the transdermal system is based on the controlled release of medicinal substances and their continuous atraumatic penetration into the patient's body. At the same time, a constant concentration of the medicinal substance is maintained in the bloodstream, close to the average therapeutic level.
Pain relief patches for the back are quite effective with long-term use and have the following effects:
- relieves inflammation and pain;
- improve microcirculation;
- eliminate swelling;
- stimulate metabolic processes.
Also, therapeutic patches overcome muscle spasms caused by nervous or physical stress, injuries, bruises or weather dependence. The transdermal system can be used on any part of the back, and also for neck pain.
Types of patches for back pain
Today there is a wide selection of different therapeutic patches for the back and joints. They can be arranged according to the composition and method of influence on the diseased area. Depending on these factors, all external agents are divided into several groups.
Heating pad for the back
The purpose of this pain patch is to increase blood flow to the affected area. As a result of active microcirculation, metabolic processes improve, the removal of metabolic products accelerates, pain and inflammation disappear.
The most popular adhesive plaster with a heating effect:
- Pepper. Cheap and quite effective. It is attached directly to the skin, it is recommended to keep it for 1-2 days, but if an unpleasant sensation appears, you can remove it earlier;
- Thermo Ketonal. A more active product, it relieves pain well and relaxes muscles. Consists of water, metal powder and activated carbon.
Heating patches should not be used if you have a skin condition or allergy to the material. Pregnant and lactating women should consult a doctor before use.
Reflective back patch
Pain spots of this group contain nano powders of rare earth metals, which can increase the local temperature at the site of inflammation. This is the most natural and safe type of transdermal system. They operate at the expense of the body's own resources, reflecting the heat emanating from the human body. They have almost no contraindications.
Such patches are applied to the skin and clothing over the affected area. An example of such a product is TTS Nanoplast forte.
A back patch that relieves inflammation and pain
The main active component of the anesthetic transdermal system is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substance.
This group of patches is effective for pain in any part of the back. Depending on the component, they are divided into two classes:
- NSAID-based products. They block the production of prostaglandins, which increase the body's sensitivity to pain. The leading representatives of this type of patch are Ketonal, Ketotop and Voltaren;
- Anesthetic system. It contains novocaine or lidocaine and many other components that accelerate the regeneration of soft tissue and cartilage. An example of such a product is Versatis.
Patches for inflammation and pain should be used only at the moment of worsening discomfort and for no more than 14 days.
Chinese herbal back paste
This group of transdermal systems is represented by all types of Chinese-made patches made according to alternative medicine recipes. Despite the fact that in our country they are classified as cosmetic products, many users note their strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
The composition of the Chinese patch is rich in medicinal herbs, essential oils and other organic components that improve blood circulation and relieve swelling. You can use the product for more than 2 weeks, but it is best combined with medicines, massage and physiotherapy.
Orthopedic back patch
This type of transdermal patch is indispensable for diseases of the spine and joints. They help relieve the suffering of patients with radiculitis, osteochondrosis and lumbago, and relieve tension in muscles and ligaments. Excellent treatment for back injuries and bruises.
Effective back patch check
Each group of transdermal patches contains the most effective and safe products. Let's see them below.
Back patch with chondroprotectors
Not so long ago, patches with chondroprotectors appeared on pharmacy shelves.
The product is a transparent polymer plate measuring 3x3 cm. One part is sprayed with glucosamine, chondroitin and thiamine. These substances are structural elements of cartilage and spinal bone tissue and actively restore damaged segments. True, you need to use the regeneration patch for more than one month.
Pain relief patch for back
For lower back pain, NSAID patches are very helpful. Diclofenac sodium, which is part of the transdermal drug Voltaren, has an irritant, antiseptic and local analgesic effect.
This product is applied to the skin in the inflamed area for 24 hours. When treating pain in the spine, Voltaren patches are used for no more than 3 weeks, unless otherwise recommended by a doctor.
If there is no improvement after 7 days or if your health worsens, you should stop taking the medicine and see a doctor.
Transdermal patch is prohibited for children under 15 years of age, pregnant and lactating women, patients with bronchial asthma and hypersensitivity to diclofenac. Assign with caution to the elderly, people with impaired kidney and liver function, and heart muscle pathology.
Transdermal back patch
The transdermal product has proven itself well in the treatment of osteochondrosis, radiculitis, intervertebral hernia and protrusion.
The patch looks like a soft black plate. Made from a mixture of nano powders, rare earth magnets crushed into a fine dispersion and hypoallergenic polymers. An adhesive layer covered with paper is applied to the base. It is removed before use.
A therapeutic anesthetic patch is used to clean the skin in the inflamed area for 12 hours. The next procedure can be done no earlier than 6 hours later. The system cannot be reused.
Heated back patch
Heating patch. Helps relax the deep back muscles, relieves pain in the spine and shoulder girdle. Valid for 10 hours, stick to skin or cotton T-shirt if the heating temperature seems too high.
The patch is not used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as during menstruation.
Can cause burns when applied directly to thin and sensitive skin.
Back patch with lidocaine
Pain relief with lidocaine. Gives a quick analgesic effect, sticking to the inflamed area once a day for a period of up to 10-12 hours. If necessary, the plate can be cut into several parts.
Anesthetic patches are not used during pregnancy and breastfeeding; it is prescribed with caution to children under 18 years of age, with increased sensitivity to anesthetics, heart failure and impaired liver and kidney function.
Chinese back paste
It is recommended to stick medicinal patches based on medicinal herbs to acupuncture points in the spine. Therefore, the effectiveness of transdermal agents increases several times, blood flow improves, metabolic processes accelerate and pain disappears.
To eliminate back discomfort, you can use the following external drugs:
- The plate contains ginger powder and clove bark, belladonna extract, aconite, galangal root, pine and myrrh ester. ;
- The development of Chinese medicine not only relieves pain, but also treats pathology. Contains bee venom, scorpion powder, borneol and more than 30 other ingredients.
- It is made on the basis of fabric, where a layer of active ingredients is used. The skin under such a patch is not sweaty or wet.
All Chinese transdermal systems have a cumulative effect, so pain relief occurs after a few days. The product is not recommended for use by women during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Contraindications
All medicated patches have common contraindications to keep in mind. This includes:
- individual intolerance to the components of the transdermal plate;
- childhood (not always);
- damage and inflammation of the skin in the gluing area;
- period of pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Specific contraindications for each product are indicated in the instructions for use.
Which patch is best for back pain? It is impossible to answer this question clearly. Each transdermal product has its own indications and limitations for use. The type of dermis of the patient, as well as the ease of use, also play an important role. Therefore, it is better to leave the choice of external medicine for pain and inflammation in the back to the doctor.