2023-12-29 08:00:00
Muscle relaxant that many people choose to use to relieve body aches and pains from sitting and working for a long time Office Syndrome This causes problems with back muscle aches and pains. However, there are many types of muscle relaxants, so how should we use them correctly?
Muscle relaxant that many people choose to use to relieve body aches and pains from sitting and working for a long time Office Syndrome This causes problems with back muscle aches and pains. However, there are many types of muscle relaxants, so how should we use them correctly?
Dr. Nathaporn Likhitsakunchai, Clinical Pharmacy Division Pharmacy Department Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University Provide knowledge regarding muscle relaxant that must be understood correctly before use to prevent danger from occurring through Rama Channel Rama Channel Explaining that Muscle relaxant The ones that most people know are hot and cold. But in fact, there are also gel-type medicines that are mixed with NSAIDs (NSAIDs) that help fight inflammation or chili gel in another form that is a hot gel. that relieves numbness have a burning pain
- If you exercise Until I returned home and felt pain in my legs. Using a hot massage medicine can help. Because it will help with relaxation. Helps blood flow to that area. Makes the pain go away more quickly.
- Severe injuries, torn ligaments, sprained ankles, massage often does not answer the question. You may need to use a compress first, that is, a cold compress for the first 24 hours and a hot compress following that, as well as using NSAIDs for pain relief or having your doctor evaluate and take medicine as well.
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What is the difference between hot and cold massage medicine?
- Hot type. If you notice, you will see that it is a white cream. This group will mix drugs. Methyl salicylate or some brands mix it with menthol, which causes heat. Increase blood supply to the applied area Massage to relax Suitable for relieving aches and pains, sitting incorrectly, and general aches and pains.
- Cold form, usually made into a clear gel. It’s a lot of menthol and can be applied just without massaging. Relieve muscle, bone, and joint pain
In general, it depends on what you like. Because some people like hot massages. Relaxing scent Or some people can’t stand the heat. If you just want it to be cool and comfortable, you can use the cool type.
“If it’s hot which is white cream You can apply and rub and massage, but if it’s a gel type. If you apply it and massage it. The gel will come out flaky. The more you rub, the more you massage, it will become flaky. Or some types of gel, such as chili gel, if you rub and rub, it will sting. Therefore, gel type is usually not recommended for massaging together.”
Massage medicine + compress, is it really more effective?
Dr. Natthaporn explains that first you have to look at what the reason for using medicine is. If it’s just general aches and pains You can apply general massage medicine. There is no need to compress. But if you have a sprained ankle, pain, soreness, or injury in the first 24 hours, you can apply a cold compress first. without having to apply massage medicine or apply cold gel You can mix NSAIDs with painkillers and inflammatory pain relievers. This group is applied just without massage, combined with a cold compress and following the first 24 hours, a hot compress is applied. But it is not necessary to combine massage with hot compress.
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Is there any side effects of applying massage medicine often?
Dr. Nathaporn further explained that Common side effects are burning, irritation, redness, and heat in the area of application. If this happens, wash it off immediately. And if you wash with water, it usually doesn’t come out. May have to wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Allergy symptoms are similar to drug allergies. There is often a rash, swollen mouth, eyes, and face. The patches that occur do not necessarily occur in the area where they are applied. It can occur in other areas, so if you have an allergic reaction, your mouth or face is swollen. It is a serious symptom. It is recommended to see a doctor as soon as symptoms appear.
Is continuous use dangerous?
This group of drugs is relatively safe to use. Can be used continuously But if used for too long There may be issues with dark skin, so look at it as appropriate. But most importantly, if there is frequent pain in that area. Have frequent pain Must consult a doctor further. Because it may not be just general aches and pains. But there may be other hidden diseases or problems.
“Aches and pains. I believe that many people have experienced these problems. It can be prevented by sitting and walking correctly and most importantly, some medicines that others can use. But we may have allergic reactions, so whether you use medicine or choose to buy any medicine, consult with the pharmacist at the drug store.” Dr. Nathaporn concluded.
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