Commonly used creams for the treatment of low back pain include topical creams and pastes. Creams mainly contain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, commonly used are diclofenac sodium cream (also known as fuchsin ointment), ketoprofen gel, etc. The above creams are quickly absorbed through the skin, thus providing fast pain relief and reducing the need for oral medication. The above creams are absorbed quickly through the skin, thus providing fast pain relief and reducing the need for oral medication and gastrointestinal reactions. Commonly used topical creams are categorized into western medicine ingredients and proprietary Chinese medicine ingredients. Commonly used western medicine ingredients are mainly containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as diclofenac sodium paste, flurbiprofen gel paste, which are less sensitive to the skin and less likely to produce allergic reactions. Commonly used proprietary Chinese medicine pastes include Tianhe Bone Pain Patch, Tianhe Wind Chasing Paste and other brands of pastes. Proprietary Chinese medicine plasters are also more effective in relieving pain, but they contain more ingredients and some people are more prone to allergies.