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Does Usage Of Lidocaine Patch Help In Treating Back Pain?

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Posted on Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Question: Doctor is a Lidocaine 5% patch effective for low lumbar spine - back -pain? Can it penetrate deep enough to help?
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes it should help.

Detailed Answer:
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In a significant number of participants in the clinical trials using local lidocaine (5%) patches there is improvement in the interference of pain leading to better quality of life. This is especially true in moderate to severe low back pain. It can be used in acute, subacute and chronic conditions of low back pain. However be cautious about choosing the right percentage and right area to cover the pain area.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Does Usage Of Lidocaine Patch Help In Treating Back Pain?

Brief Answer: Yes it should help. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query In a significant number of participants in the clinical trials using local lidocaine (5%) patches there is improvement in the interference of pain leading to better quality of life. This is especially true in moderate to severe low back pain. It can be used in acute, subacute and chronic conditions of low back pain. However be cautious about choosing the right percentage and right area to cover the pain area. if you do not have any more queries please close our discussion here.