Aspercreme Lidocaine Pain Relief Patch XL for Back, Neck & Shoulder Pain, Topical Patches with Max-Strength 4% Lidocaine & Flexible Fabric Numbs Away Pain, 3 Ct.

Sticks firmly

My orthopedist recommended these when I hurt my back. They are excellent if expensive. They did help me with my pain and were part of a regimen that included rest and ice. Follow the instructions.

awesome-works well. wish i could wear more than one every 24 hours. but cardiologist restricts lidocaine. i would put on my shoulder too. but helps my whole back when placed upper central spine.

I like these but I find they dry out quickly and are hard to position on the upper back

Best patches for pain. By far the best.

I purchased these as well as Salonpas to have on hand. Came time that I needed them I was glad to have both.I tried the Salonpas the first day. They worked well but didn't have any give so when skin moved and stretched they didn't stretch with it. I'd purchased these in the store previously and they stuck well but that was some years ago and on a different part of my body. Apparently they changed something in the manufacturing because they don't stick as well as they used to.The next day I used the Aspercreme patches. After showering, towel drying well, and air drying for a few minutes to insure my skin was completely dry I placed the pad on my skin. You have to pull these to separate the 2 pieces of plastic stuck to it so I knew immediately it would have some give. I liked the way it stretched but returned to it's original size afterwards. After removing both sides of the plastic to make it easier to hit the spot on my back where I needed it I realized why they suggest removing the smallest piece of plastic first. It's a bit flimsy so it's difficult to work with unless the spot you need it is easily accessible or you have someone helping you. Unfortunately I was on my own and because the area was on my back starting with one side wasn't possible.Both the Salonpas and the Aspercreme pads gave me relief. The Salonpas weren't flexible at all and didn't stick very well. In fact they started peeling away from my skin immediately. The Aspercreme pads are very flexible and have some stretch so they worked better for the spot I needed them on. I must say I was a bit disappointed because even though they stuck well the first few hours they eventually started peeling as well.For me the Aspercreme worked better but honestly I was a bit disappointed with both.

This product edges DO NOT stay in place. I wash the my affected areas and I also wipe the areas down with alcohol. It's a waste of my time straighting out the edges re-laying them back down. This product in my opinion is a waste of my money &time.. I will go back to purchasing the lotion formula. I will not suggest the patches product to family&friends.

I had an accident a while back and this was one of the only things which would provide some relief from the pain. They are easy to trim, apply, and even remove without pulling the hair out. I do wish the box indicated the approximate time they last, but we were able to sort out after a few uses.