How to apply muscle patches for back pain

Commonly play a role in relieving lumbar pain muscle patch method can be divided into two stages of preparation and operation, common patch method including support, relaxation, pain relief, swelling, correction, etc., in order to relax the lumbar muscles and fascia, relieve lumbar pain support patch method as an example.
1. Preparation stage:
(1) The length is centered on the part of the patient’s lumbar muscle pain, completely covering the pain area and extending up and down appropriately.
(2) Because the lumbar muscles are long, usually use I-type muscle patch, according to the physiological characteristics of the affected area can be properly trimmed, pay attention to all the edges and corners cut and trim rounded to avoid warping.
(3) When applying the sticker, the patient should keep the waist naturally bent and lean forward 30 degrees, so that the back muscles can be in a state of extension.
2. Operation stage:
(1) Determine the starting end of the muscle patch in contact with the skin to determine the direction of lamination. Support sticker method to the lower back as the starting end.
(2) Tear off the back sticker from one compartment of the back sticker, and apply the starting part. It is not necessary to stretch the sticker when applying the starting point.
(3) After applying the starting end, stretch the patch along the top of the spine, without stretching the end about 2 centimeters, and then smooth and press the patch with the other hand in the direction of extension. The other side of the waist with the above method to achieve the same paste in the desired area.
(4) Apply a Type I patch horizontally. Tear off the middle section of the back sticker, pull it to about one-third of the tension and apply it to the pain point, and apply focused pressure to the area. Smooth the sides in the direction of extension.
It is recommended that patients with low back pain consult a doctor in time and be treated under the guidance of a professional doctor to avoid adverse consequences.