Unfortunately, periodic soreness in the back can bother everyone. Naturally, both the patient and the doctor try to overcome it in the shortest possible time.
How to deal with back pain?
Currently, a sufficiently large number of drugs have been developed that can help get rid of discomfort. The most commonly used pain relievers for back pain. They are good because they have a sufficiently high efficiency, and also relieve a person from this unpleasant sensation very quickly. That is why painkillers for back pain are so widely used.
In addition to injectable drugs, there are also tablet preparations that can help cope with this problem. Often, for back pain, ointments are used. They can have both anti-inflammatory and warming effects.
Currently, various physiotherapeutic techniques are used to combat back pain . They are good as an additional, and not the main way of treatment. Many still do not trust official medicine and refuse to take drugs and use injectable drugs. Most often they turn to various folk remedies. Some of them do have some effectiveness.
What are the best injections for back pain?
Currently, there are many different drugs that are available in injectable form and are used for back pain. The most commonly used drugs are from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In addition, medications that relieve muscle spasm are often used. Drugs that reduce swelling of the roots of the intervertebral nerves are quite effective for back pain.
About non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
It is such injections for pain in the back and lower back that are used more often than others. The most popular among them are the drugs "Ketorolac" and "Diclofenac". These injectable drugs are very, very effective. They are administered intramuscularly, usually in the buttock. Relief most often occurs after 15-20 minutes. It is worth noting that such injections for pain in the back and lower back have not only pronounced anti-inflammatory, but also a significant analgesic effect.
About antispasmodics
Such drugs are good in that they can be used even without additional medical research. The fact is that in the vast majority of cases, back pain is caused by problems with the spine or kidneys. It is necessary to eliminate muscle spasm in both cases. It is for this reason that antispasmodics are almost universal anesthetic injections for back pain. A hernia of a particular spine is also treated using drugs from this group. The most common drug among them is Spazmoton.
About reducing the swelling of the nerve roots
"Spazmoton" is able to reduce the swelling of the roots of the intervertebral discs. As a result, their infringement is stopped. Often, this drug helps to cope with back pain in just a few injections. Unfortunately, in comparison with other drugs, the purchase of this drug will require quite a lot of money.
About other analgesics
Almost favorite painkillers injections for back pain in the CIS are a mixture of Analgin, Diphenhydramine and Papaverine medicines. The name of such a drug familiar to both patients and doctors is “triad”. It is used very widely. Very many people choose it, and not specialized pain medications for back pain. Injections of the "triad" are carried out intramuscularly. The effect occurs in about 20-30 minutes. In addition, the patient may become drowsy due to the presence of the drug "Diphenhydramine" in the mixture. The fact is that it has a good sedative effect.
About side effects
Anti-inflammatory injections for back pain are quite effective. Unfortunately, they have pronounced side effects. This is primarily about the harmful effects on the mucous membrane of the stomach. In the event that the use of anti-inflammatory drugs causes a similar side effect, it is better to use less strong injections for back pain. First of all, it is necessary to transfer the patient to antispasmodic drugs. Another option may be an additional intake of drugs that protect the gastric mucosa. The most commonly used drug is Omeprazole.
Antispasmodic drugs are good because they practically do not have side effects. Unfortunately, they are far from the most powerful pain relievers for back pain. Currently, the most rational is the joint use of medicines "Spazmoton" and "Ketorolac". The fact is that individually this antispasmodic and a weak non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substance have insufficient effect. Together they usually give a very good result.
When should I see a doctor?
First of all, you should visit a doctor if a person has severe pain in the back. If the discomfort does not interfere with the performance of labor and household duties, then you can wait. Pain lasting for 3-4 hours, even if they are not expressed, are a reason for contacting a specialist. If we are talking about the lumbar spine, then the specialist will try to conduct a differential diagnosis between vertebrogenic lumbalgia and pyelonephritis. Most often, antispasmodics are prescribed immediately, but painkillers for back pain begin to be used only when it is already established that the cause of the disease lies in problems with the spine.
Who to contact?
The main doctor who will always advise which pain relievers for back pain should be used is a neuropathologist. This specialist has quite extensive knowledge about the structure of the nervous system in general and the spinal cord in particular. In addition to injections, he is likely to advise tablet preparations, as well as several physiotherapeutic techniques.
In addition to a neurologist, physicians and general practitioners are able to solve the problem with back pain. They can also prescribe good injections for back and lower back pain.
What to do if injections do not eliminate the pain?
First of all, it is necessary to inform the attending physician about this. It is important to describe the severity of pain before and after the course of treatment. In the event that the injections did not reduce the pain at all, replacing them with other drugs will be rational. Most often, such a step helps. In the event that new medicines were also ineffective, it is advisable to undergo an X-ray examination of the area of the back where the pain is most pronounced. Often, such a diagnosis does not produce any results. In this case, it is recommended to undergo a more serious examination. We are talking about computed or magnetic resonance imaging. These methods allow you to visualize both bone structures and soft tissues. After such an examination, in the vast majority of cases, it is possible to establish an accurate diagnosis and prescribe a rational course of treatment.
What injections for back pain can I buy without a prescription?
Not everyone is ready to go to the doctor because of back pain. Fortunately for them, not all drugs sold in injectable form are sold by prescription. We are talking about the drugs "Ketorolac", "Diclofenac", "Spazmoton", "Analgin" and many others. At the same time, it is better to be careful using the first two drugs, since their use can adversely affect the gastric mucosa. For this reason, Ketorolac and Diclofenac medicines should be injected only after a heavy meal. As for the drug "Analgin", it can have a negative effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system. If there are problems in its activities, the drug should not be used on its own.
In the event that after a few days of self-treatment the pain does not decrease, it is imperative to make an appointment with a neurologist, therapist or general practitioner. Only a specialist can determine exactly which pathological process caused the development of symptoms, and also prescribe the most effective injections for radiculitis and back pain.