CBD for Pain Relief
DID YOU KNOW?—Research shows that over 50 million American adults experience chronic pain in their day-to-day lives.😞 With the opioid epidemic growing rapidly and doctors being reluctant to prescribe heavy-duty prescription painkillers, your pain relief options are somewhat limited. Fortunately, CBD (also known as cannabidiol) products are generally a safe and legal alternative for pain relief.
Last week we talked about a few key CBD facts. This week, let’s break down HOW CBD RELIEVES PAIN!
To understand how CBD works to relieve pain, you have to learn about what CBD actually is. CBD is also known as cannabidiol, a byproduct of both the hemp and marijuana plants. CBD interacts directly with the endocannabinoid system, a system within the body that controls things like your mood, pain, and even your metabolism. CBD works to inhibit this system, which holds back the inflammatory and pain responses that it’s responsible for producing.
There’s also another benefit here- The little amount of THC that’s in CBD (legally less than 0.3%) will encourage a dopamine release within the body. This can help to boost your mood and naturally reduce the severity of the chronic pain that you feel.
🌱PAIN RELIEF VIA CBD: COMMON CONDITIONS & AILMENTS
According to Frontiers in Pharmacology, CBD products are extremely popular when it comes to finding a natural way to relieve chronic pain. Not only are CBD products generally seen as safe, but they’re also more affordable and less likely to lead to tolerance.
With that said, here’s a look at the painful conditions and ailments that CBD can help to provide some relief for:
🟢Arthritis
🟢Osteoarthritis
🟢Cancer
🟢Multiple Sclerosis
🟢Epilepsy
🟢Migraines
(And more!)
The pain relief comes directly from the anti-inflammatory response in the body. That’s exactly why CBD products seem to be most useful in relieving pain for conditions that impact the joints and the nerves.
🌱TYPES OF CBD PRODUCTS THAT WORK FOR PAIN RELIEF
One of the best aspects of using CBD products for pain relief is that there are several ways that they can be used. Let’s talk about what your options are going off of information published by the Arthritis Foundation.
💚Capsules or gummies (the CBD will be absorbed within a few hours during digestion)
💚CBD oil under the tongue (absorbed through the blood vessels within 15 minutes)
💚Directly on the skin via cream or oil (where the pain seems to be located)
💚Through edible hemp products (like hemp milk, hemp seeds, or hemp oil)
Unfortunately, CBD products will not be the end all be all if you have a chronic pain condition. They’re most effective when combined with your current treatment strategies.
Be sure to contact your doctor prior to using CBD, as it may negatively interact with the current medications that you’re on or the treatment methods that you’re currently pursuing. It’s also important to get doctor’s approval before allowing your children to use CBD products for pain.
Note: Pregnant women are asked to avoid CBD products during their pregnancy.
🌱Thoughts to grow on…
CBD is growing in popularity when it comes to treating many health conditions, including painful ailments like arthritis and migraines. CBD products will help to hold off your body’s natural inflammatory response and the resulting pain. It might take a little while for your body to produce the results that you’re looking for but using CBD products properly can help to improve your quality of life. We carry several CBD only options at our dispensary! (As well as medical marijuana options that include CBD) These products can help to get you up and moving like never before!