Aren't sore patches more effective the more they are applied? Medical warning: Be careful of "these side effects" if you wear more than 2 tablets
Is it effective to use “tape” for muscle soreness? Cannot be combined with other treatments?
If you have recently experienced muscle pain, stuck joints, or bone inflammation, will it be effective to put a “sore patch” on the affected area? Dr. Li Yanyu, director of Renyi Boai Rehabilitation Clinic, said in the community that sore patch is a “local anti-inflammatory drug” with medically proven analgesic effects, such as the British treatment guideline “NICE Guidance”, the American Orthopedic Guidelines (AAOS) and the United States The Rheumatology Guidelines (ACR) have proven the benefits of topical anti-inflammatory drugs in improving local pain.
However, sticking too many sore patches on the body will not only make it difficult to achieve a good therapeutic effect, but may even cause side effects. Dr. Li Yanyu explained that a middle-aged woman once visited the clinic. After taking off her coat, she found that her shoulders, elbows and neck were covered with sore patches, and she had multiple pain problems. After evaluation, it was found that the woman had an existing cervical spine problem, combined with secondary myofascial pain and rotator muscle tear.
Dr. Li Yanyu said that the patient’s condition is complex and it is recommended that he undergo active rehabilitation and take oral medications. If the effect is not effective, then injection treatment will be easier than having patches all over his body. Currently, the health insurance provides a 4-week supply of ointment or a weekly pack (4 pieces) of patches. Oral medicines cannot be prescribed at the same time, nor can prescriptions be obtained consecutively, nor can they be prescribed during hyaluronic acid injections.
Aren’t sore patches more effective the more they are applied? Medical warning: Be careful of these side effects if you wear more than 2 tablets
Dr. Li Yanyu explained that sore patch is a highly proven medical treatment method for common problems such as knee joint degeneration and lower back pain, but people need to pay attention to its correct use to effectively relieve pain problems. Clinically, if soreness ointment needs to be prescribed, it must have indications such as inflammation and pain of various types of muscles, ligaments, joints or bones. The use time is mainly 4-6 hours, and it is recommended not to exceed 6 hours.
In addition, the correct way to use sore ointment is divided into three steps: first, clean the skin surface and wipe it dry; then apply the patch to the sore area of soft tissue; finally, avoid rashes, wounds or ulcers. If it is applied to more than 2 areas, or if it is applied for too long, it may cause side effects such as skin rashes or allergies, a low probability of gastrointestinal discomfort, and kidney burden.
Avoid using the patch for more than 6 hours! 3 things to note before buying
If you have “chronic pain”, is it not necessarily better to wear a sore patch? Dr. Li Yanyu explained that the pain of chronic pain is closely related to emotional stress: catastrophic thinking, anxiety, fear or helplessness at the moment of pain can easily make the pain worse. At this time, no matter how many patches are applied, the help will be limited; however, , if you can clarify pain coping strategies, accept and coexist with pain, you can actually reduce pain and avoid the risk of physical disability.
In addition, the Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare, Food and Drug Administration also announced three principles for the correct use of pain patches: read the instructions carefully, use only one treatment method at a time, and avoid using it for a long time and on a large area. There are many types of sore patches, and the treatment methods and drugs used for pain caused by different reasons are different. Before purchasing, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist and read the instructions carefully to understand the ingredients, uses and precautions of the drugs used.
The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration stated that the analgesic ingredients contained in sore patches will be absorbed through the skin and have an effect, so it is necessary to avoid using multiple analgesic methods at the same time, such as oral administration, patches, ointments, and injections. Do it one step at a time to ensure safety. Taping treatments on multiple locations, such as hands, feet or shoulders at the same time, can also cause excessive absorption of the drug, resulting in side effects and burden on the liver and kidneys. Therefore, when using the patch, remember to avoid sticking it for too long or using it on a large area.
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