Some of the medicines indicated for the treatment of pain in the lumbar region of the spine with painkillers, anti-inflammatory or muscle relaxants, for example, can be given in the form of tablets, ointments, transdermal adhesives or injections.
Lumbar pain, also known as lumbalgia, is characterized by pain accompanied by stiffness between the region at the end of the ribs and buttocks, the pain can be acute, when symptoms appear suddenly for a few days, chronic pain for weeks or months.
Medication treatment that helps cure lower back pain includes
Pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, Tempra) or dipyrone (Novalgine, Neo-Melubrin, Novalcin) are medications that can be used to relieve mild to moderate low back pain. The doctor may receive these pain relievers alone or in combination with other medications such as muscle relaxants or opioids, for example.
As an alternative to painkillers, your doctor may recommend the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren) or naproxen (Flanax, Aliviax), which can help relieve acute lower back pain.
Muscle relaxants such as cyclobenzaprine (Yuredol, Dorixine Relax) can be combined with an analgesic to increase treatment effectiveness. Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant that can be marketed in combination with other drugs such as naproxen, dichlorofenac meloxicate, some examples of Dorsal, Naxodol and Dolaren, which are sufficient to relieve pain.
Opioids such as tramadol (Tramundin, Tramal, Dolne) or codeine, for example, should only be used in acute situations and for a short period of time, and according to a prescription. There are also brands that market these active substances associated with acetaminophen, as in the case of Bantual with Tramadol or Tylex CD with codeine.
Opioids are not indicated for the treatment of chronic lower back pain.
In some cases, the doctor may be given certain types of low-dose antidepressants, such as amitriptyline, which helps relieve certain types of chronic low back pain.
Adhesive patches and analgesic and anti-inflammatory ointments such as Salonpas, Dorflex, Cataflam, Voltaren 24 hrs, IcyHot and Dioxaflex can also help relieve pain, however, in the effectiveness of my systemic medication, as it is a good choice in case of pain. pain or in addition to systemic action treatment.
When extended pain is very severe and there are signs of sciatic nerve compression such as burn pain, inability to sit on the step, when it appears that the spine is tormented, your doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxants in the form of injections.
In addition, in some cases where treatment is not effective at reducing pain, when irradiated through the leg, your doctor may receive an injection of cortisone, which will help reduce inflammation.
Some alternative methods that may be associated with the pharmacological treatment of lower back pain:
In some cases, when the pain is caused by a herniated disk or spondylolisthesis, the traumatologist may indicate surgery on the spine to correct the problem, so several physical therapy sessions should be performed before and after the procedure.
Watch the video below to help relieve pain from physiotherapist Marcelle Pinheiro: