Back pain due to inflammation or muscle strain is best relieved with a plaster. The treatment plate is comfortable and effectively eliminates unpleasant pain.
The effectiveness of pain-relieving plasters for the back
Based on the structure and form of impact, the plasters can be divided into 2 groups.
| Heat reflective patches | Irritating stains | |
| form of influence | The reflection of the heat generated by the person themselves leads to increased heating. | The effect of pepper or mustard on the nerve receptors in the skin causes increased heating. |
| Assembly method | Attached to clothing. | Adheres to the skin. |
| Contraindications | There are practically no contraindications. | People with sensitive skin may experience allergic reactions. |
Mixed action patches are more effective; they relieve pain and inflammation in muscle tissue.
Indications and contraindications
Plasters are used as an effective means of combating:
- wet dry cough;
- colds and runny nose;
- osteochondrosis and spinal hernia;
- radiculitis;
- neuralgia and gout;
- muscle cramps;
- heel spur;
- dry calluses;
- numbness in hands and feet;
- microtears in the muscles;
- Injuries to the ankle joint.
Contraindications to the use of treatment plates:
- damage to the integrity of skin areas;
- Allergy to the composition of the plasters;
- skin diseases;
- birthmarks and neoplasms;
- Pregnancy and breast feeding period; children under twelve years of age;
- Presence of diabetes mellitus.
For the patch to be effective, its effect on the pain point must last at least 48 hours. If redness or severe burning occurs, the patch should be removed and cream or vegetable oil applied to the irritated area.
Kinesioplasty
The method of using kinesioplasts and the patches themselves were invented in Japan and are a good way to recover from injuries.
The kinesioplaster is a three-layer fabric made of 100% cotton. Particles of synthetic material allow the patch to stretch 1. 5 times without loss of strength. The composition contains an antiallergenic component.
Mechanism of action of the kinesioplasty for back pain
By connecting the gaps between injured muscles, the patch allows you to:
- engage in physical activity;
- expands lymphatic vessels and reduces pressure on blood vessels;
- relieves pain;
- accelerates the recovery of damaged organs.
Kinesioplasters are manufactured in roll form and strip form. The roller is used at home, in medical institutions and sports facilities. Strip plasters are designed for specific areas of the body and are sold in ready-made templates. They are used for emergency medical care.
Warming plasters for the back
Heat patches work well for colds and back problems. To apply the patch, simply remove the protective layer and stick it on the sore spot. For back pain, the patch is stuck to the spine; for respiratory diseases, the plate is attached to the chest or in the shoulder blade area.
The back pain patch is attached to the spine for 48 hours without the need for water treatments.The effect of the heat patch is based on the irritation of the skin receptors; Blood circulation increases at the irritation site and regeneration occurs more quickly.
A chemical-based patch accelerates the healing effect, but has contraindications. A product with a composition of herbal ingredients works more slowly, but has no bans on use apart from allergic reactions.
Anti-inflammatory plasters for the back
The effect of anti-inflammatory patches is based on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Such plasters are most effective in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system.
Due to the composition, it is worth weighing up the positive and negative aspects of the patches before use:
| professionals | Minus points |
| Immediate start of improvement. | The active ingredients contain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. |
| Profound anti-inflammatory effect. | To avoid side effects on the digestive system and kidneys, use should not last longer than 14 days. |
| Reduce cramps. | Do not use for pregnant women and children. |
| There are no visible marks on things. |
Reflective surface patch
The patch for back pain with a reflective surface does not interact with exposed skin and is considered the safest. Its effect develops through the accumulation and reflection of the heat generated by the body. Attaches directly to clothing. The duration of the patch must not exceed 12 hours. The next plate can only be used after 6 hours.
Anesthetic patch
Anesthetic patches can replace pain-relieving injections and tablets; the duration of action is up to 3 days.The patches contain substances such as lidocaine, novocaine and diclofenac.
The effect is achieved by blocking the pain signals transmitted to the brain. The pain-relieving effect of the patch on the affected area lasts up to 10 hours. However, an anesthetic patch is just a pain reliever.
Indications and contraindications for the anesthetic patch:
| Hints | Contraindications |
| Peripheral polyneuralgia. | Allergy to lidocaine, novocaine, diclofenac. |
| Seizures in arms and legs. | Heart disease and heart block. |
| Rehabilitation period after operations. | Cardiogenic shock. |
| Injuries. | Myasthenia. |
| Arthritis, polyarthritis, osteochondrosis. | Liver dysfunction. |
| Removal of moles and warts. | Pregnancy and old age after 60 years. |
Nanoplast for back pain
A patch containing metal powder. This powder creates magnetic and infrared fields that have a pain-relieving effect by increasing blood circulation. The increased blood circulation accelerates regeneration processes and relaxes the muscles.
Application instructions:
- Arthritis,
- Arthrosis,
- osteochondrosis,
- intercostal neuralgia,
- Pain in the neck, lower back and back.
The nanopatch has practically no side effects or contraindications and is applied to clean, dry and intact skin. The duration of treatment is up to 9 days. Repeat treatment can begin after a week.
Thermal plaster
Through contact with each other and through oxidation, the alkaline earth metals that make up the ketone patch are heated to 50°C. This heat remains for up to 12 hours. There is no skin irritation.
Application recommendations:
- inflammatory processes in the muscles,
- contortion,
- Sprain.
Contraindications for use:
- difficult blood circulation,
- joint inflammation,
- skin infections,
- bone diseases,
- Pregnancy,
- diabetes mellitus,
- Age up to 14 years,
- untreated wounds,
- injection sites,
- menstrual cycle.
It is possible to apply thermal plaster on cotton linen. The duration of exposure is up to 12 hours. The break between the application of treatment plates on the same skin area is at least 24 hours. The patch is not intended for repeated use.
Do not apply to the groin, armpit area or neck area.
Plasters based on chondroprotectors
A patch for back pain based on chondroprotectors helps to restore the cartilage of the joints in the early stages of the disease. Must be used for at least 6 months. The patch has no pain-relieving or anti-inflammatory properties.
The plate contains:
- Glucosamine sulfate – produces cartilage cells;
- Chondroitin – regulates the functions of cartilage tissue and supplies it with nutrients;
- Thiamine – accelerates the absorption of nutrients.
Natural plasters for back pain
Therapeutic plasters with a natural composition contain only natural ingredients and are effective in the treatment of pain syndromes, inflammation and swelling. Under the influence of the heat of the human body, the components of the patch melt and enter the skin and inside the body, preventing further development of the disease.
The natural composition has a cumulative effect, so relief can occur within 2-3 days. Plasters can also have an influence on the cause of the disease.
There are no special contraindications to patches with a natural composition for back pain. They should be used with caution in children, pregnant women and people with allergies.
List of the best plasters for back pain
List of effective plasters to eliminate back pain and relieve inflammation:
- Anesthetic patch with lidocaine.
- A patch based on the synthetic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac. The patch is contraindicated for children and pregnant women.
- The active ingredient of the patch is a powder made from a magnetic mixture. The magnetic field reduces inflammation and swelling and relieves pain.
- Pepper-mustard plasters: The basis of the plasters are natural pepper-mustard mixtures. The effect is caused by the irritating effect of the active ingredients. By increasing blood flow to the patch application site, regeneration processes are accelerated.
- The patch contains lidocaine and the anesthetic prilocaine.
- Iron powder and activated carbon in the plaster have a warming effect. The work of the patch begins at the moment of opening; The influence of oxygen causes oxidation and heating of the components of the plaster. The therapeutic effect arises from the warming effect of the active ingredients. Increased blood flow to the patch application site accelerates healing and regeneration processes.
- A patch from a series of chondroprotectors that affects the restoration of cartilage tissue and intervertebral discs. The pain does not relieve, it neutralizes the cause of its occurrence.
Orthopedic plaster
The plaster helps combat back and joint diseases.
The patch is used in the following cases:
- radiculitis;
- Swelling;
- Head Start;
- intervertebral hernia;
- Neuralgia;
- Arthrosis;
- Arthritis;
- injuries;
- sprains;
- Pain in the lower back and back.
It not only fights the symptoms of pain, but also the disease itself.
As soon as the patch is on the skin, it begins to heat up and the active ingredients penetrate the tissue structure. The composition of the healing plate consists of microscopically crushed herbs.
One patch lasts up to 3 days. 10 plates are enough for complete rehabilitation. Due to the action with herbs, the remedy does not cause side effects on other body systems. At the doctor's discretion, it can be used both in children and in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Scorpion venom patch
Eliminates chronic diseases of the spine and joints and fights the cause of their occurrence. Increases blood circulation, activates cartilage metabolism, relieves pain and eliminates inflammation. The patch starts working immediately and can last for 2 days. The course duration is 30 days.
The patch is used for the following complaints:
- radiculitis;
- Swelling;
- protrusion and intervertebral hernia;
- Neuralgia;
- Paralysis;
- Cramps;
- cauda equina syndrome;
- osteochondrosis;
- Bone hyperplasia.
Connection:
- scorpion and bee venoms;
- Zhgun root;
- Chuyan Qiong;
- Myrrh;
- Saffron;
- Achyranthes;
- + 30 special components.
Gel-based plaster
The gel plaster contains only natural ingredients for the treatment of joint and spinal diseases. When applied, the gel forms a film that should be removed from the skin after 3 hours at the latest.
The product contains oils and natural ingredients such as:
- Snake venom – improves blood microcirculation and relieves pain;
- Bee venom – has anti-inflammatory properties;
- Particles of deer antlers - restore cartilage tissue.
Lidocaine patches
The patch for back pain contains the active ingredient lidocaine. By penetrating the skin, a quick pain-relieving effect can be achieved.
The patch is used for:
- osteochondrosis;
- intervertebral hernias;
- Myositis.
Exposure time up to 12 hours. The duration of treatment is 5 days. Contraindicated for pregnant women and under 14 years.
NVPS patch
A patch containing the active synthetic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac. To treat pain and inflammation in the muscles. Valid until 8 p. m. The duration of treatment is no more than 14 days. The patch is contraindicated for children and pregnant women.
Patch with magnetic powder
The active ingredient of the patch is a powder made from a magnetic mixture. The magnetic field of the patch reduces inflammation and swelling and relieves pain.
Exposure time up to 12 hours. The duration of treatment is no more than 9 days.
Should be used with caution by people prone to allergic reactions.
Pepper and mustard plasters
The basis of the plasters are natural pepper and mustard mixtures. The effect is caused by the irritating effect of the active ingredients.
By increasing blood flow to the patch application site, regeneration processes are accelerated.
Exposure time up to 6 hours. The duration of use is no more than 4-5 days. The patch is contraindicated for allergy sufferers. It is not recommended to permanently stick the treatment plate in one place on the skin.
Lidocaine and Prilocaine patches
The active ingredients are lidocaine and the anesthetic prilocaine. Exposure time up to 5 hours. Allergic reactions may occur. It is often used as an anesthetic during injections and in the postoperative period. Not recommended for use in children and pregnant women.
Warming patch
Thanks to iron powder and activated carbon, it has a warming effect. The work of the patch begins at the moment of opening; The influence of oxygen causes oxidation and heating of the components of the plaster.
The effect is caused by the warming effect of the active ingredients. Increased blood flow to the patch application site accelerates healing and regeneration processes. Exposure time up to 12 hours. Can be used up to 4 times in 7 days. Contraindicated for children, pregnant women and nursing mothers.
Chondroprotector plasters
A patch from a series of chondroprotectors that affects the restoration of cartilage tissue and intervertebral discs. Eliminates the cause of pain without relieving the pain. The course of treatment is long. It is better to use it in complex therapy.
Relaxing patch
The plaster has a relaxing and pain-relieving effect. The main ingredient is salicylate. The plate has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. Thanks to the effects of menthol, inflammation is reduced. Camphor and tocopherol acetate relax muscles. Methyl salicylate relieves pain.
The plate is used to eliminate:
- Muscle aches;
- low joint mobility;
- back pain;
- Sprains and dislocations.
Which Chinese patch is best to choose?
Chinese plasters are distinguished by their natural composition, which works only in areas with pain and inflammatory syndrome.
There are practically no contraindications.
- Chinese patchfrom wormwood, dandelion, lotus and the roots of these herbs.
- Scorpion venom patchcontain medicinal herbs and scorpion venom. The plates restore joints and relieve muscle pain. It should be used with caution by people prone to allergies.
- Bee venom patches contain bee venom, camphor, menthol and medicinal herbs.They have a warming and pain-relieving effect. Used for radiculitis and arthritis. It should be used with caution by people prone to allergies.
- Patchcontains ant extract and medicinal herbs. Has a warming and pain-relieving effect. Ant extract increases blood circulation.
Features of using plasters for back pain
Each type of patch has instructions that must be read before starting treatment. However, there are general recommendations for using patches. Patches with a warming effect are applied to the fabric to avoid burning the skin. Herbal plates are best used in complex therapy to enhance the effect.
Patches containing NSAIDs should not be used for longer than 14 days. General contraindications for most patches are pregnancy and breastfeeding, tendency to allergic reactions, skin damage and age under 14 years.
The use of plasters to treat back pain should only be started after consulting a highly qualified specialist.