If it hurts, it shouldn't. Of course, it depends on one's physical fitness. I've seen that even if I put on a pain-relieving patch, it still hurts, and some people don't. Generally speaking, our doctor advises patients to put it. After all, it can alleviate the pain to some extent. Think about 400 yuan (we have more than 200 here). It is better to put it in than not to put it in.
The analgesic stick is filled with sedative and analgesic drugs, usually fentanyl and tramadol. If there are absolute side effects, there are side effects because there are drugs, but obviously there are no. Don't worry, even a doctor won't use it.