Therapeutic pain-relieving anti-inflammatory patch NANOPLAST forte

Bedsores are the death of tissue in areas subject to pressure, which leads to impaired blood flow. Most often they occur on the sacrum, heels, hips, buttocks, shoulder blades, and ankles. Bedsores are extremely painful and aggravate the patient’s already serious condition.

Impaired blood flow in the affected area leads to deterioration in tissue nutrition, the skin becomes thinner, and blisters appear on it. As the disease progresses, painful purulent ulcers form, corroding the tissue to its full depth. To prevent bedsores, it is recommended to take a whole range of measures, which includes hygiene, physical activity, and a balanced diet. If bedsores have already appeared, it is necessary to take serious care of them. When neglected, they are fraught with sepsis, which can be fatal.

Only a doctor prescribes a treatment regimen. The list of recommended medications usually includes ointments, creams, pressure sore patches and special adhesive dressings.

Classification by principle of action

For back pain, various patches are used, which differ in the mechanism of action. The choice depends on the root cause of the pain syndrome.

The modern market offers the following types of this product:

1. Warming up.
2. Magnetic.
3. With NSAIDs.
4. Based on medicines.
5. Based on medicinal herbs.
6. Nanoplasties.
7. Based on chondroprotectors.

Warming up

They increase blood flow in the area of ​​application by locally increasing the temperature. Thanks to receptor irritation, pain is reduced and inflammation is reduced. This group includes pepper patches, which are made on the basis of red pepper extract and belladonna powder. They are easy to use and inexpensive. You need to remove the protective film and stick it on the sore spot. Can be worn continuously for up to two days, if there is no increased skin reaction.

Thermal plaster Kaetonal thermo has a slightly different composition, but a similar principle of action. It contains activated carbon, iron powder, salt and water. The plates are glued to the affected area. The temperature rises at the site of gluing, thereby achieving an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and muscle relaxant effect.

Magnetic

The magnetic patch combines two types of effects: transdermal drug therapy and the influence of magnetic fields. The magnetic field enhances the effect of medications and accelerates their penetration to the source of pain. Magnetic patches are disposable and reusable.

There are magnetic applications made in China on the market. They contain extracts of medicinal herbs, including ginseng, known for its powerful regenerating properties. The most popular are Miaozhen and Roihi tsuboko, Scorpio. They begin to act a few minutes after gluing. The patient's pain is reduced, metabolism is normalized, and swelling is relieved.

With NSAIDs

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the basis for the treatment of back pathologies. They are produced not only in the form of tablets, but also in the form of applications for topical use. The drugs have analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects. The most effective patches with NSAIDs: Diclofenac, Voltaren, Ketotop.

However, these drugs have many contraindications and side effects, so they cannot be used for more than 14 days.

Based on medicines

This type of patch is produced on the basis of painkillers (lidocaine, novocaine). The drug has an analgesic effect, but does not cure the disease, so it is used to relieve severe pain. This group includes: Versatis, Novocain. The applique can be worn for 8 hours.

Nanoplasties

Nanoplast Forte nanoplaster is a relatively new product produced using modern technology. The prefix “nano” denotes the size of the molecules of the substances in this product. Due to the small size of the molecules, the substance penetrates deep into the tissue, providing a quick healing effect. The nanoplaster contains magnetic powder and nanopowder that produces infrared radiation. The mechanism of action is based on the influence of a magnetic field and infrared thermal radiation on the site of inflammation.

Important: nanoplast has analgesic, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory effects. However, it can only be used for chronic pain caused by spinal diseases.

In case of injury, exposure to heat is contraindicated as it can increase inflammation.

Based on medicinal herbs

Chinese medicinal plasters (Tiger, Xinyu, black ant) ​​are produced based on plant extracts. They are Chinese traditional medicine, but are very popular. This is due to the natural composition, minimal number of contraindications, and pronounced therapeutic effect.

The disadvantages include the not always known composition, a large number of cases of allergies to unfamiliar Chinese herbs. Therefore, Chinese patches are not recommended for allergy sufferers.

Based on chondroprotectors

Drugs in this group are prescribed for various degenerative processes in intervertebral discs and joints. The patch contains: chondroitin, glucosamine, collagen. They restore cartilage tissue and normalize metabolism. These drugs do not have an analgesic effect, so they should be used during the period of remission, when severe pain has passed. The therapeutic effect is achieved with long-term use (at least 3 months).

Types of transdermal patches

Dorsalgia develops due to an inflammatory process in the intervertebral joints. The condition can also develop in the lower back. Spondyloarthrosis, osteochondrosis and other pathologies cause pain. Depending on the cause of the condition, the type of transdermal agent indicated in the table is prescribed.

An analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug is used in a short course, during exacerbation. The active substance accumulates and penetrates the systemic bloodstream. This increases the risk of side effects. If the pain is chronic, it is better to use herbal treatments.

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Characteristics of heating patches

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Pepper extract, belladonna, eucalyptus oil are soaked in lanolin. The substance is absorbed into the epidermis, causing a pharmacological effect. Common means are highlighted.

1. Doctor Pepper
   . Has an analgesic effect. Improves trophism. Gradually reduces inflammatory processes. Not recommended for patients with sensitive skin, otherwise burning and allergies will occur. Pepper patch for back pain is used only for patients over 14 years of age. Prohibited during pregnancy and lactation.

2. Coutenza
   . The drug helps eliminate neuropathic pain. Reduces inflammatory processes in roots and nerve endings. The composition includes capsaicin, which activates skin pain receptors, patients feel a burning sensation and redness. Absorption is slow, after 1 hour only 1% of the component penetrates the epidermis.

Since warming transdermal products have minor side effects, they are used with caution. The area of ​​application is determined by the attending physician. He will tell you which product is best to choose.

The procedure is carried out only with protective gloves and safety glasses.

Contact of components with sensitive skin or mucous membranes will cause irritation. If the product causes discomfort, it is recommended to first apply an anesthetic gel. It is used in minimal quantities, since the active component is quickly absorbed into the blood.

Heat Reflection

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For many patients, the pain is caused by slow blood circulation. For example, with osteochondrosis. The vessels are in a state of spasm, so nutrients enter in smaller quantities, causing tissue degeneration. Complete atrophy may occur.

The most famous drug is Nanoplast Forte. The composition contains a fine mixture of rare earth materials. They are hypoallergenic, but when applied they cause the production of infrared radiation. The energetic effect lasts for 12 hours. The following pharmacological action occurs:

• improvement of lymph flow and blood flow;
• enhancing fluid drainage, preventing stagnation;

• suppression of the inflammatory process, pain;
• acceleration of metabolism, regeneration of damaged tissues;
• relaxation of muscles in a state of spasm.

If you use the product for 6 weeks, the activity of the musculoskeletal system will improve. The lower back stops hurting even with physical activity. The range of movements increases, it is easier for the patient to move, bend and straighten his back. If the patch was used because of a bruise, the hematoma gradually resolves and microcirculation is normalized. Damaged tissues heal faster.

Transdermal agent with anti-inflammatory effect

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Elimination of the inflammatory process is achieved due to the content of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). They reduce the activity and production of cyclooxygenase, prostaglandins, and arachidonic acid. Therefore, the inflammatory process gradually decreases, completely eliminating. The best types of anti-inflammatory patches are listed in the table.

Thanks to anti-inflammatory patches, lumbago, radiculitis, neuralgia, and osteochondrosis are eliminated. The product is suitable for patients over 15 years of age. 2 applications per day are enough to increase the range of movements.

Ketonal Thermo belongs to the group of anti-inflammatory and heat-reflecting agents.

Many patches contain several substances at the same time. This helps strengthen their function and quickly improve the patient’s well-being. But it is necessary to eliminate the risk of side effects.

Chinese funds

The Chinese patch for back pain contains natural ingredients, natural chondroprotectors, and therefore reduces the risk of negative reactions. In Chinese medicine, it is customary to influence acupuncture points. This helps improve blood circulation and activate metabolism. Doctors recommend a narrow range of remedies, since they are not very common in Russia:

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• Liao Gaoyao;
• Black jade;
• Shangshi Zhitong Gao;
• Red Tiger.

Their price ranges from 200-600 rubles, which is suitable for the budget of different patients. The composition includes a large number of plant components. For example, menthol, turmeric, cinnamon, myrrh, bee venom, ginger, pine resin. They gradually accumulate in tissues, so the effect becomes prolonged:

• elimination of the inflammatory process from soft tissues or nerves;
• reduction of pain and swelling;
• increased local blood flow;
• vasodilation.

You need to be careful with herbal ingredients. Patients may experience individual intolerance, causing allergic reactions. Therefore, the doctor first collects an anamnesis and may do an allergy test on the wrist. If there are no contraindications, the product can be used for a long time.

Pain relieving patches

If the patient only needs to temporarily numb the affected area before prescribing quality treatment, it is recommended to use patches containing Lidocaine (Versatis, Salonpas, Emla). It has a prolonged effect, its effect lasts up to 12 hours. Indications for use:

• discomfort due to cancer in the last stages;

• acute stage of inflammatory and degenerative joint pathologies;
• unbearable pain after injury.

Lidocaine is used only for a limited course, since with prolonged treatment it is addictive. If its further use is required, it is necessary to periodically interrupt treatment for 4-5 months. Then the therapeutic course can be repeated. Lidocaine provides only temporary pain relief, but not a cure. This is how it differs from other drugs.

Contraindications include pregnancy, lactation, individual intolerance, open skin wounds. Since Lidocaine is only used in patch form, there should be no serious side effects. Only a small part of it penetrates the systemic bloodstream, which reduces the load on the kidneys, liver, and cardiovascular system.

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Chondroprotective agents

Joints constantly produce synovial fluid. If it becomes insufficient, hard structures (bones, cartilage) begin to rub against each other. This leads to gradual damage, which provokes pain and decreased motor activity. The patch contains the following substances:

• chondroitin;
• glucosamine sulfate.

The plates are glued to the lower back along the spine. They can be kept there for a long time, since the composition does not include harmful chemicals. The components restore local blood flow. Beneficial substances that improve metabolism and cell regeneration are supplied through the blood. The production of synovial fluid, which lubricates cartilage and bones, increases.

The most common patch is glucosamine and ginseng. The substances relieve swelling, restore cartilage tissue, and increase the elasticity of muscle tissue. Forms an analgesic, anti-inflammatory effect. Since the composition includes natural ingredients, they do not interact with each other or other medications, but only affect the affected area of ​​the human body.

Analogs

If the patient cannot afford the Voltaren patch, cheaper analogs can be offered to him at the pharmacy. Among these are Diclofenac gel or ointment with varying concentrations of the main component - from 1% to 5%. Among the patches the following may be offered:

1. "Ketonal Thermo" - has a positive effect due to the warming effect. Indicated for pain in the back, neck, lumbar region;
2. “Extraplast” is a compress that helps with sprains, muscle pain, and dislocations;
3. “Nanoplast Forte” - allows you to restore mobility, get rid of pain, promotes rapid healing of bruises and hematomas;
4. "Salonpas" - used for quick relief of acute or chronic pain. Used to reduce swelling and pain after dislocations, sprains, fractures, etc.

Numerous reviews of the Voltaren patch for the treatment of lower back and pain in the cervical spine prove that the drug is effective.

It is better to look for analogues together with your doctor.

Synthetic patches for pain relief

Painkiller stickers come in natural and synthetic forms. The latter contain a large amount of substances in strong concentration, due to which the effect is almost instantaneous. Such drugs have much more contraindications, and side effects in the form of nausea and weakness will not keep you waiting.

Below we will look at popular synthetic patches.

Voltaren

The daily dosage of Voltaren is 1 patch per area of ​​skin. The effect is almost immediate and can last up to 24 hours. It is not recommended to use the drug Voltaren for more than 2 weeks. A package of 5 patches costs 200 rubles.

Versatis

Warming nanoplaster with lidocaine for pain in the neck, back, and other affected areas. Reduces pain almost instantly and lasts for another 3 hours after application. It can cause lethargy, which is why contraindications include activities that require intense concentration (including driving).

The price of the product is 2 times more expensive than the previous one, which may be a disadvantage for wide groups of the population, but when purchasing a large package of lidocaine patch, the buyer is given a discount. If you are using plates to treat neck pain, the drug should be attached from the back.

Parapran

Parapran is applied to the back, after which it needs to be fixed. To do this, you can use a medical adhesive plaster or bandage. It has a therapeutic effect within 3 hours. The package contains 30 stickers.

It is used both in domestic conditions and in medicine. Contains lidocaine, carboxypolymethylene, macrogol - substances responsible for local anesthesia. Apply to the affected area for 1 hour, then remove and continue to relieve pain for another 2 hours.

How to use transdermal products?

The applications are very easy to use and do not require special preparation. However, the patch must be applied correctly to achieve the maximum therapeutic effect:

Clean the surface of the skin and wipe dry. Remove the protective film from the patch. Apply the product directly to the source of pain and inflammation. The patch must be removed carefully so as not to cause pain or irritation. If redness or other negative reaction occurs, the product should be removed and a soothing cream should be applied to the affected area.

One plate can be worn for several hours and sometimes several days. It depends on the type of product. The exact time of use is indicated on the packaging. Some products are waterproof, so you can shower and swim with them in the pool. You can also stick the patch on certain biologically active points, then the therapeutic effect will increase.

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How does the patch work?

People are used to coping with back pain on their own. It is unlikely that anyone will run to the doctor because of a minor bruise or muscle strain. An alternative to the usual pills, ointments, and injections is a medical patch called a transdermal therapeutic agent (TTC). This is an easy-to-use and effective drug.

A patch is a plate consisting of several layers:

• main - is a strip of cotton or synthetic fabric;
• a layer of crushed medicinal substance applied on top of the material;
• a layer of adhesive substance that allows the plate to be fixed to the skin;
• protective - covering previous layers.

The principle of operation of the patch is as follows:

• the plate is glued to the painful area;
• the medicinal substance penetrates through the pores of the skin gradually and acts on the affected area;
• The patch remains on the skin for the required time, during which pain is reduced by reducing swelling and relaxing muscles.

The back patch for pain and inflammation has a number of advantages over other dosage forms:

• the active ingredient of the plate reaches the affected area faster, bypassing the stomach and liver;
• the negative impact on internal organs and the formation of side effects are reduced;
• the use of an adhesive plate is similar to the application of topical agents (cream, gel), but it is more convenient because it does not stain hands and clothes, and does not have a strong odor;
• The patch can be used in combination with other dosage forms or as part of complex treatment.

TTC is effective for pain associated with diseases of the spine and changes in muscles (spasms, sprains, bruises). Pain radiating to the back due to pathological processes inside the body cannot be treated with a patch.

Reviews about the use of pain relief patches

In general, the opinion of people who have experienced this form of drugs is positive.

The main points they note:

• The choice was in favor of a patch because of ease of use compared to ointments, although many patches are identical in principle of action.
• Very fast pain relief, especially for patches with NSAIDs and anesthetics. This is explained by the fact that the active substance is delivered to the site of inflammation faster than in the form of tablets or injections.
• Many people choose the patch because they note not only a faster result, but also a higher effectiveness of local action compared to other methods.

Separately, it is worth mentioning categories of people with contraindications to potent synthetic drugs such as NSAIDs. They note that Chinese natural patches can be a real salvation when diclofenac cannot be used. For example, these are women after childbirth, who often have problems with the spine, and they can only afford patches with natural ingredients during breastfeeding.

Negative reviews are most likely due to the incorrectly selected type of drug or the expectation that it will completely get rid of the disease. As already mentioned, with very severe pain, Chinese plasters or good old mustard plaster are unlikely to help.

Pepper patch

Pepper patch for cervical osteochondrosis consists of cotton fabric, which contains a large number of active natural ingredients: belladonna pepper extract, pine rosin, lanolin, vaseline oil.

The effect of pepper on the skin of the body is that it provokes irritation of skin receptors and thus increases blood circulation. As a result of this, metabolism in the human body is normalized and nerve tissue is renewed.

And belladonna reduces pain in the body and completely relieves a person from muscle spasms. Compared to analgesics, the effect of the pepper patch is much better and it helps you recover faster.

The following types can be found in pharmacies and specialty stores:

• Anti-inflammatory.
• Orthopedic.
• Warming.
• Painkillers.

Despite the fact that all the patches can be purchased without a doctor’s prescription, and they will miraculously relieve pain, they may simply not help and that’s when rumors of quackery, etc. begin.

If earlier the term “plaster” meant a means for protecting wounds from microorganisms from the external environment entering them, now the semantic meaning is expanding. This includes an increasing number of different versions of patches containing medicinal substances.

That is, this is no longer just a sticker protecting damage, but a real reservoir for the drug - a therapeutic system that has already earned popularity and positive reviews.

Pepper does not directly eliminate the cause of pain, but only has a distracting effect. However, in combination, the components cause vasodilation and eliminate muscle spasm.

As a result, the pepper patch has an analgesic effect, including for arthritis, osteochondrosis and back pain caused by various etiological factors, which is confirmed by reviews.

In addition to the analgesic effect, it has a reparative effect. That is, it restores the function of damaged tissues. One of the representatives is Chinese Scorpio or Pain Relief based on herbal ingredients.

Containing narcotic analgesics.

The most common anesthetic component is fentanyl. With its help, it is possible to achieve long-term pain relief for cancer, as well as neuralgia that is not relieved by taking non-narcotic analgesics.

Chinese plaster comes in many variations. This is both pepper and specially used for osteochondrosis, pain in the back and joints. Accordingly, the price will be different.

Those who suffer from osteochondrosis, neuralgia or radiculitis know firsthand about the pepper patch, because with severe pain this simple remedy helps a lot. But few people know that this remedy came to us from the East. And today pepper patch can be bought at any pharmacy.

Mechanism of action

Nanoplast Forte affects the affected areas due to thermal (infrared) and magnetic fields, promoting:

• improving local lymph flow and blood flow;
• reducing blood stagnation;
• reduction of swelling and pain;
• improvement of venous outflow;
• relaxation of muscles and ligaments;
• improvement of local metabolism;
• restoration of the musculoskeletal system;
• reduction of hematomas due to injuries of joints and tissues.

The patch relieves inflammation, eliminates swelling, and helps relax tense muscles. The active substances of this remedy do not enter the general bloodstream, but act locally.

Pepper plaster is a long-known, time-tested remedy. The scope of its application is wide. They even treat bronchopulmonary and colds. This remedy also helps with radiculitis.

The pepper patch includes capsicum and a complex of medicinal herbs:

• belladonna (extract);
• lanolin;
• rosin;
• arnica.

Pepper patch for radiculitis has a warming and anti-inflammatory effect.

This patch should be used with great caution. Capsicum peppers can cause a strong burning sensation and can cause burns on the skin.

Therefore, it cannot be kept for long. As soon as the warming effect is felt, the patch is peeled off. All healing components will remain on the skin and continue their therapeutic effect.

The area of ​​the back where the patch was glued will need to be lubricated with Vaseline to soften the skin and prevent irritation.

The drug must be used correctly:

• for thoracic radiculitis, the sheet is glued in the area of ​​the shoulder blades to problem areas;
• Lumbar sciatica is treated by applying a patch between the second and third or fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae.

What do pharmacies offer?

Today, the choice of pain-relieving patches for the back is really large, so anyone who is faced with a similar problem can easily choose a product that meets all their needs. The most popular plates include:

1. Pepper patch. Within 2 days it has a warming effect thanks to the extract of capsicum, begins to act within 10-15 minutes after application to the skin and has an affordable price. The disadvantage is its aggressive effect on the skin.
2. "Voltaren." An analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent based on diclofenac sodium. The duration of action is 1 day, the first effect is felt within a few minutes after the start of use. It does not cause skin irritation, but due to its synthetic composition, its use can have many side effects.
3. "Nanoplast". A healing plate made of an alloy of rare earth metals that has a magnetic effect on the human body. With its help, an anti-inflammatory and warming effect is achieved, which lasts up to 12 hours. The product is absolutely safe, but has a fairly high cost.

Of course, the list of patches for back pain that exist on the modern pharmacological market is much wider, and it is impossible to say which one is better than all the others. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, so if one or another remedy did not bring the desired effect, it is possible that it was simply chosen incorrectly for this particular case.

This means that all questions regarding back patches, for example, which one to choose or how to use correctly, must be agreed with the attending physician, taking into account the nature of the disease and the individual characteristics of the patient.

Efficiency of the method

Patients need to understand that the use of a patch will not completely eliminate the underlying cause of the pathology. They use an integrated approach to treatment. For example, physiotherapy, swimming, patches, nutritional correction, and anti-inflammatory medications are prescribed.

Some diseases are caused by irreversible age-related changes, so transdermal treatment remains the method of choice.

The patch does not contain chemicals that negatively affect the body. Even if lidocaine or NSAIDs are contained, their quantity is minimal; the substance penetrates into the bloodstream only in a small amount. This reduces the risk of side effects, but helps in the treatment of pathologies.

To increase the effectiveness of the method, it is recommended to use a transdermal agent for a limited course. Then they take a break so that the patient does not become accustomed to the active substance. It is recommended to repeat the course of treatment after 1-2 months. Painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs are used only in the acute period, when unbearable pain develops.

Patches for back pain: principle of action and review of effective drugs

Pain in the back accompanies a variety of pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. Only complex therapy helps to cope with discomfort. It should include systemic and local medications. One of the effective methods of treatment is the use of medicinal patches.

• 1 Operating principle
• 2 Types 2.1 Heat reflecting
• 2.2 Painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs
• 2.3 Warming up
• 2.4 With medicinal herbs
• 2.5 Nanoplasters
• 2.6 Orthopedic patch for back pain

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Pain relieving patches are equipped with several layers:

• covering - represents the base on which medicinal substances are applied;
• main - it includes crushed medicines;
• adhesive – has a special coating with which the product is attached to the skin.

Depending on the origin of the components, the plates are divided into 2 categories - natural and synthetic. The second group has a faster effect. When back pain occurs, such remedies quickly eliminate discomfort.

Preparations with natural composition are absolutely safe. However, they do not have such a quick effect. It will take several hours or even days to get the desired result.

To cope with pain, you need to choose the right medicine. Today there are many varieties of such drugs.

Contraindications

The main restrictions on the use of such funds include the following:

• open lesions and moles in the area of ​​intended impact;
• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
• temperature increase;
• age less than 14 years;
• pregnancy;
• lactation.

You can buy Versatis pain-relieving patch with lidocaine, magnetic, sports or herbal in any pharmacy. The cost of such funds varies significantly. The price of such drugs can range from 80 to 3000 rubles.

Patches for back pain are highly effective. Today there are quite a lot of such drugs on sale that have different properties. To choose the most effective substance, you need to consult a doctor.

Main causes of back pain

The cause of the pain determines the treatment methods, including the choice of patch.

Below are the main causes of back pain.

Three main groups can be distinguished:

1. Muscle pain. These include sprains, muscle injuries, pain from overexertion, as well as spasms and blocks caused by stress and psychological reasons.
2. Degenerative diseases of the spine: osteochondrosis, intervertebral hernia and others. Changes in the vertebrae can lead to pinched nerves, which provokes attacks of acute pain.
3. Diseases of internal organs . For example, renal colic.

Muscle pain is the most common. They can arise as a consequence of sedentary work, a long stay in one uncomfortable position, or various injuries.

Nowadays, a common cause of pain is an already acquired disease of the spine, often osteochondrosis . Degenerative changes in the vertebrae lead to the most severe back pain, especially when nerves are pinched.

But in the end, the most common cause is still muscle spasm, even if it is caused by an unhealthy spine.

Patches are used for any of the above reasons (painkillers and anti-inflammatory). If the source of pain is in the internal organs, you definitely should not self-medicate. Although some patches can be used to relieve pain, for example, with renal colic, serious examination and consultation with a doctor is necessary.

Indications and contraindications

Transdermal patches are used to treat degenerative processes in the spine and inflammatory back diseases accompanied by pain.

Indications for use

Indications for the use of patches as a therapeutic agent are:

• Osteochondrosis.
• Arthrosis, arthritis.
• Intervertebral hernias, protrusions.
• Compression of nerve endings.
• Myositis.
• Intercostal neuralgia.
• Minor back injuries: bruises, sprains.
• Back pain caused by overexertion and excessive physical activity.

Important: patches cannot be used for radiating pain caused by diseases of the internal organs.

Contraindications

Despite the relative safety of transdermal agents, they have some contraindications for use:

• Childhood. Age restrictions depend on the components included in the product.
• Pregnancy. Pregnant women should not use patches with NSAIDs, warming ones, or Chinese ones. Applications with lidocaine are approved for use.
• Various skin diseases.
• Damage to the skin in the areas of gluing.
• Allergy to the components included in the composition.
• Infections in the acute period.
• Fever.

Important: warming patches should not be applied in the first days after bruises and sprains. During this period, cold is required, not heat.

Why choose a patch?

Orthopedic patches are used for local treatment. The patches do not affect the cause of the disease. But they help get rid of pain in a short time, thus providing first aid.

Medicinal patches are prescribed by doctors in the following cases:

• pain after surgery or injections
• physical stress, injury
• rheumatic back diseases and inflammation of soft tissues developing against them
• diseases of the peripheral nervous system that are neuralgic in nature
• pain syndrome resulting from osteochondrosis and other joint diseases

The advantage is that it does not provoke side effects, since it does not affect other body systems. The effect is temporary, so it is recommended to combine the patch with other drugs.

Synthetic-based products are contraindicated for various skin diseases, hypersensitivity and open wounds on the skin. In most cases, such drugs are not recommended for use during pregnancy and childbearing, but everything is individual. Before using the product, consult your orthopedic doctor.

Review of the most popular patches for back pain

Voltaren

Voltaren belongs to the group of NSAIDs

Belongs to the NSAID group, the active substance is diclofenac. Effectively relieves swelling and eliminates pain in various lesions of muscles and joints. It acts quite quickly: relief usually occurs in less than half an hour. Dosage: 1 patch every 24 hours. The duration of treatment is no more than 14 days. After this, the drug is replaced with another if necessary.

Do not use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, or for children under 14 years of age . It also has a number of contraindications that must be familiarized with before use.

An overdose of diclofenac in patch format is practically excluded.

The disadvantage of the drug is the high toxicity of the active substance. But, being a drug with clinically proven effectiveness, it is one of the most popular pain relief patches.

Available in dosage and approximate cost:

Versatis

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Belongs to the group of local anesthetics : lidocaine-based patch. Used for the most severe pain. It is not therapeutic or anti-inflammatory, but it instantly relieves severe pain and can be used as a replacement for a blockade.

Validity period – 3 hours . Side effects include depression of the nervous system, so you should not drive a vehicle during use or engage in other activities where poor concentration is dangerous.

Versatis acts locally and its substances do not enter the circulatory system

Precautionary measures:

• do not wear it on the body for more than 10-12 hours a day;
• do not use more than 3 patches at the same time (in different areas).

Estimated cost – 550 rubles. per pack of 5 patches .

Ketonal Thermo

Refers to warming patches and has an analgesic effect by increasing the temperature of the problem area and relieving muscle spasms under its influence.

Ketonal Thermo has an analgesic effect

Main components:

• iron powder;
• salt;
• Activated carbon.

Contraindications : pregnancy, age under 14 years, skin diseases and injuries, diabetes.

Approximate price – about 700 rubles. per pack of 10 patches .

Nanoplast forte

This product is made from natural ingredients, made in China. It is interesting for its composition : it contains magnetic powder from a rare earth mineral and a powder-producer of infrared radiation, which, according to the manufacturer, was created using nanotechnology. The principle of operation is based on small radiation, which is designed to relieve swelling and pain due to the warming effect.

Main advantages:

• declared duration of action (12 hours);
• affordable price;
• safety.

There are not many contraindications : pregnancy and open wounds.

Available in two sizes: 7x9 cm and 9x12 cm.

Read the detailed instructions for Nanoplast Forte

Nanoplast is one of the advertised drugs and is presented as a unique development that has no analogues. But the principle of operation is explained very sparingly. The manufacturer very often mentions on its website that the effectiveness has been clinically proven and the drug has passed state registration.

According to reviews, the patch really does not cope badly with pain, but there are mixed opinions about the therapeutic effect.

Estimated cost:

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Classification of plasters

All patches for back pain are divided into several groups and classes according to the type of action and composition. But the most popular are warming, analgesic and anti-inflammatory, which relieve pain in a couple of hours.

Heat reflective

There are almost no medications inside such back patches; the basis of action is the heat-reflecting plate inside.

Warm sand patch belongs to this category.

The person generates heat, the patch reflects it onto the affected area, but the greenhouse effect does not occur. This adhesive plaster can be classified as a warming one, but it is thinner and more practical.

Irritating action

An irritating heating patch for the back is a pepper patch that has a special smell.

This adhesive plaster comes in different sizes; to use, simply remove the protective film and stick it on the affected area.

The main components of this patch:

1. Eucalyptus oil.
2. Belladonna.
3. Dry red pepper.
4. Zinc.
5. Lanolin.
6. Rubber.

The main effect occurs due to irritation of nerve receptors, warming up the skin and relieving pain from the lower back.

But not everyone can use this drug; contraindications include:

• Having allergies.
• Birthmarks.
• Age under 15 years.
• Pregnancy.

You need to wear the warming patch for at least two days, but if you experience a burning sensation or allergies, it is best to remove it.

Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect

Analgesic and anti-inflammatory patches for back pain are further divided into two types: local anesthetics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Anesthetics are based on painkillers, such as novocaine or lidocaine.

These components relieve even very severe lower back pain and speed up healing.

Contraindications include:

1. Allergy.
2. Age up to two years.
3. Cracks, scratches and injuries to the skin.

The most popular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory options for the back are Ketotop, Diclofenac and Voltaren.

You can use such products for no more than two weeks, but only in the absence of pregnancy, kidney disease and stomach ulcers.

Medicinal herbs

Back patches with medicinal herbs include Chinese adhesive plasters from the cosmetology section. Doctors especially do not recommend such products for the back, but the composition of the patches is natural.

The average course of treatment is five days, but two days are enough to relieve pain. The main contraindication is the presence of allergies and hypersensitivity.

Nanoplasties

Nanoplasters have appeared quite recently, but are very effective. The patch consists of a polymer base, inside of which magnetic powder with rare metals is placed. The main feature is the nano-size of the patch and rapid penetration into the inflamed area.

This patch is worn for at least 12 hours, and you can achieve pain relief, rapid tissue healing and inflammation.

There are almost no contraindications for this drug, but it is better not to use it if you have cuts or allergies. You cannot find similar products in pharmacies, and it is better to consult a doctor before use.

Regardless of the type of patch or method of action, it is important to consult a specialist and stop use if side effects occur.

Types of patches for back pain

Depending on the intensity of the pain, you can select different types of patches - from more gentle to very potent. Patches with natural ingredients are the least harmful, so for moderate pain you should use them. But not in all cases they will be effective: in cases of severe pain and inflammation, synthetic drugs may be indispensable.

All pain relief patches have the same mechanism of action

Types of patches:

• irritants (pepper, mustard);
• reflecting heat (retains the body’s own heat, without additives);
• based on NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs);
• with local anesthetics (lidocaine, novocaine);
• with the addition of medicinal herbs;
• nanoplasters with bioadditives;
• based on chondroprotectors (they treat the cause of pain - spinal diseases).

Warming plasters such as pepper have been known for a long time, and many remember that they, along with mustard plasters, were used to treat colds. The principle of action is to stimulate blood circulation, due to which the problem area warms up. This helps fight inflammation more effectively and, of course, has a slight analgesic effect, like any warming.

Reflective patches also include warming . They do not contain any additives at all, but only reflect and retain heat. They are convenient because they can be worn under any clothing, unlike warming belts with the same effect.

Pay attention to what patches are used to eliminate back pain. If the pain is severe enough, warming patches will not help significantly alleviate the condition, and here traditionally patches with NSAIDs or local anesthetics are used. The latter have the most powerful analgesic effect and can be used as an alternative to blockade. These types of patches have a number of contraindications, which you should familiarize yourself with before use. Also, you should not use them daily for more than 2 weeks to avoid problems with internal organs and other consequences.

Patches with medicinal herbs and other natural ingredients are produced in China. They have virtually no contraindications, except for individual allergic reactions. They are safe, but they will not provide a more gentle action or quick relief from severe pain.

Nanoplasters with bioadditives also come from China and alternative medicine, therefore they are relatives of all other natural patches. As for nanotechnology, which, according to manufacturers’ promises, delivers dietary supplements only to diseased cells, bypassing healthy ones, this could also be a marketing ploy. Since today only the effectiveness of drugs with NSAIDs and anesthetics has been scientifically proven, they should be treated like all natural patches: in practice, they help many, but are not strong.

Plasters with chondroprotectors stand apart on this list because they are used not to relieve pain or relieve inflammation, but to treat spinal diseases as the cause of pain. They are treated in long courses (from 3 months).

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How does the patch work?

To understand how this remedy works, you first need to understand what exactly the pain relief patch consists of. Typically, it has 3 layers, the first of which serves as a base, the second is the crushed drug, and the third is the gluten that holds the patch to the skin. The active ingredients can be natural or synthetic. The former are absolutely harmless and have virtually no contraindications, other than individual intolerance to their components, but the latter are much more effective and relieve pain much faster. For example, plant-based patches (pepper or numerous Chinese remedies) begin to act only a few hours, or even days, after sticking to the skin, and some synthetic drugs (local anesthetics, NSAIDs) can significantly alleviate the patient’s condition after just a few minutes with the beginning of their use.

Magnetic or nanoplasters should be highlighted in a separate category - the use of such therapeutic plates is based on the analgesic effect of the electromagnetic field, making them a truly indispensable tool not only for patients with pathologies of the musculoskeletal system, but also for athletes, for example, or people whose professional activity is associated with constant physical activity.

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Patches for back pain are simple and easy to use - just open the package, stick the plate on the skin, which, by the way, is quite possible to do independently, without resorting to outside help, and you can continue to do your usual things. The patch continues to act from 12 to 24 hours, that is, during this entire time the person is protected from new attacks of pain. But these are far from the only advantages of products of this kind - the main thing is that the drug, penetrating through the skin, immediately begins to act directly on the problem area, bypassing the circulatory system, as is the case with painkiller injections, or the gastrointestinal tract, if we are talking about taking tablets. In addition, it does not interact in any way with other medications that a person takes, which means there is an opportunity for safe comprehensive treatment of the disease.

But despite all the effectiveness of pain-relieving patches, you shouldn’t rely entirely on them either. Discomfort and unpleasant sensations in the back can be caused not only by diseases of the musculoskeletal system, but also by serious disorders in the functioning of internal organs, for example, pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, respiratory system and even malignant tumors.

Therefore, first of all, it is important to identify the real cause of the pain, and only then try to eliminate it.

When is a bedsore patch needed?

The following categories of immobilized patients are at risk of developing bedsores:

• with cancer;
• elderly patients;
• with a femoral neck fracture;
• intensive care patients;
• paralyzed patients.

The bedsore plaster for bedridden patients is a self-fixing bandage with various components. It is very convenient to use this product: it is easily attached to the affected area, even in hard-to-reach locations, for example on the tailbone or shoulder blades.

The bedsore patch is used to solve the following problems:

• ulcer healing;
• disinfection;
• anesthesia;
• drainage of wound discharge;
• relieving itching.

Features of the back patch

If your back is not treated, the condition will only worsen - it is extremely rare that the pain syndrome goes away on its own. It needs to be treated, and best of all - using comprehensive and precisely targeted therapy. However, the pain syndrome itself can be relieved using various means, including special patches. Advantages of using the patch:

• ease of use;
• Can be worn for 12 or 24 hours;
• minimizing the impact of medicinal components on the body as a whole, but their excellent effect on a specific sore spot.

The disadvantages of the patch include the fact that it does not act instantly, but only after some time after the start of use.

The patch does not work instantly.

The method of using this product depends on the components on which the patch is made. Usually all information is provided in the instructions for use. Warming patches must be glued through fabric so as not to feel a burning sensation on the skin. Products based on herbs and dietary supplements are recommended to be used only in conjunction with other drugs - they have a fairly mild effect. But drugs based on NSAIDs cannot be used for longer than 2-3 weeks.

Table. Types of patches for back pain.

Need for pain relief patches

Back and neck pain develops for various reasons. If you do not identify it, applying the patch will not help. Therefore, laboratory and instrumental tests and an examination by the attending physician are first carried out. Transdermal patches are used for the development of pathologies:

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• damage to soft tissues due to blows, bruises, sprains;
• disruption of local blood flow with gradual atrophy of solid structures (osteochondrosis);
• inflammatory processes in muscles, joints, nerves (sciatica, myositis, neuritis);
• paroxysmal pain in the lumbar region, lumbago.

More often, pain develops in the lower back. This is due to the fact that it bears the heaviest load in the entire back. Therefore, a patch for joint pain is applied to the lumbar region and left for a long time. Since it has a plastic structure, it can be worn in daily life.

You need to understand that pain relief patches are only symptomatic therapy. The most effective method for identifying the cause of pain is CT or MRI. The affected area and the damaging factor are accurately recognized on the monitor screen. After determining the damaging factor, a set of treatment methods is prescribed. It is important to do them all so that the disease ends or goes into remission.

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