Nowadays, common household medicines are not limited to painkillers, fever reducers or liquid medicines for children only. Because people's illnesses often occur in many forms, especially in this era where people tend to have office syndrome more and more, we need to have a helper like back pain relief patches as an item that is indispensable in our home medicine cabinet. In today's article, we will tell everyone why back pain relief patches are a good item to have at home. If you are ready, follow along to read the details below.

How many types of back pain relief patches are there? What are they?

Generally, back pain relief patches sold in pharmacies and online channels are sold in 2 types: hot formula and cold formula. Before we buy, we should know the basic pain type first because each symptom is quite different. We can classify them as follows:

• Hot back pain relief patch is suitable for relieving chronic cramps. Using this hot patch helps increase blood flow to injured muscles, especially for those with office syndrome, pain in the neck, shoulders, and back caused by sitting in the same position for a long time. Women who have menstrual pain can also use this hot patch.

• The cold formula back pain relief patch is suitable for those who have acute pain or mild to moderate pain, such as a sprained ankle, initial pain such as neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, and shoulder pain. Using this formula pain relief patch will help relieve pain very well.

What are the active ingredients in pain relief patches?

The hot back pain relief patch contains active ingredients such as Glycol Salicylate and Novinamide, which work to relieve muscle pain, and L-Menthol, which provides a cooling sensation on the skin where we apply it. 

Back pain relief patch, cool formula, contains the main ingredient L Menthol, which provides a cool sensation on the area where it is applied, helping to reduce muscle pain.

How to use back pain relief patches

Wipe the area with muscle pain dry, then apply the plaster to the painful area. If the plaster is flexible, it will be easier to stick on the back. It is recommended to change the plaster 1-2 times a day for good skin hygiene.

Warning

Do not use the back pain patch on soft mucous membranes, such as around the eyes or open wounds, as it can easily irritate the skin and cause a burning sensation in those areas. Avoid moisture around the pain patch, such as sweat or water, as it can cause the patch to slip off and not provide effective pain relief.

Should be stored at a temperature below 30 °C.

summarize

Back pain relief patches are a popular home remedy today, especially for those who suffer from office syndrome. We should know the basic characteristics of the pain in order to choose the right hot or cold pain relief patch to relieve symptoms directly and effectively.

Muscle pain can happen to people of all ages and genders, and the severity can range from pain when bending over to pick up something to the point where we can’t move the painful part of our body at all. Today we’re going to reveal ways to relieve muscle pain for everyone to consider and apply as appropriate. What are the details? Let’s follow along.

Causes of muscle pain

Muscle pain is a symptom that occurs when the muscles around the shoulder joint, back, thighs, or upper arms contract or tighten more than normal. There are many causes, as follows:

• Physical abnormalities such as hunched shoulders or hunchbacks, which are the causes of shoulder pain.
• Using the muscles for a long time until they become tense and the muscles cannot tolerate it. For example, sitting and writing or working in front of a computer for several hours continuously, which causes shoulder pain and back pain. In some cases, if treated incorrectly, they may later develop symptoms of office syndrome.
• Using an improper desk or chair to work on causes you to have to lift your shoulders all the time, which can lead to shoulder pain , as well as straining to reach for the mouse at an inappropriate distance.
• No warm-up and cool-down before starting to run or exercise, causing leg muscle pain and muscle pain after exercise. 
• Severe muscle injuries from accidents, for example, someone may have a motorcycle accident and experience muscle pain throughout the body during the recovery period.
• Physical and mental stress

• How to relieve muscle aches

   

  • In the early stages when there is not much pain, you should use a cream or gel pain reliever and massage it into the sore leg muscles or the sore area after exercising to help the muscles feel more relaxed.
  • For those who do not have time for a muscle massage but still want to relieve shoulder and back pain, you should use a pain relief plaster and apply it to the desired area because the cold or heat will help the muscles relax and will gradually relieve the pain.
  • Restoring the body's muscles by stretching and relaxing the muscles for 30 minutes every day will help the muscles become more flexible.
  • Change your behavior or postures in your daily life to be appropriate. For example, adjust your walking, sitting and standing postures to prevent your shoulders from hunching or hunching forward, including choosing furniture around you to support your correct posture so that all of your muscles are not used in the wrong way.
  • If you have to sit and work for a long time, you should find time to change your posture every 15-20 minutes to allow your body to relax and not become too tense.

   

  Additional pain relief approaches

  • Acupressure on the area where muscles are sore is an effective way to relieve muscle aches and pains. First, try to feel for the sore point yourself. If the pain is not severe, try using your thumb to massage the painful area. Then stretch the muscle and use a cold compress for about 20 minutes. The pain will be relieved.
  • Rehabilitation of various muscle groups helps increase flexibility and strength for daily life. By stretching the muscles, it helps reduce the chances of shoulder pain and shoulder pain being injured.
  • For those who experience muscle pain after exercise, you may notice whether your clothing fits your body properly. For example, shoes that are not too tight will affect your body's movement and may cause leg muscle pain , as well as muscle pain throughout your body .
  • You should adjust your daily posture to be appropriate. For example, be careful not to walk with your shoulders bent or hunched forward, as this may cause shoulder pain and back pain. 
  • Arranging furniture, tools, and various items in the home to support the correct posture is another way to relieve muscle aches and pains because it prevents muscle tension and prevents twisting and using the muscles in the wrong way, which can cause muscle pain later on.
  • Rest or avoid using the affected muscles for a while to prevent muscle pain throughout the body and muscle pain in other areas.

   

  Cautions

   

  Whether the symptoms are shoulder pain or muscle pain throughout the body, severe enough to be unbearable, making it impossible to carry out daily activities, or chronic pain lasting more than 1 month, resulting in rapid weight loss, numbness in the arms or legs, or muscle weakness. 

  
  These symptoms are dangerous signs that there may be serious symptoms affecting the bones inside, such as chronic muscle inflammation, etc. Therefore, to stop the symptoms from spreading beyond repair, from just normal muscle pain , we should quickly consult a doctor to find the cause and diagnose it early. Just like this, we will have good health for a long time.

  These are all (not) secret tips for treating muscle pain that everyone can adapt to suit their own style and daily routine to avoid muscle pain that can occur at any time.