For many people who experience chronic pain, cannabidiol—an essential component in medical marijuana—is steadily gaining popularity as a natural treatment for pain relief.

Research shows that out of 62% people who use CBD for medical purposes, most use it for managing chronic pain, such as arthritis and joint pain.

CBD for chronic pain relief

While acute pain can be successfully managed with anti-inflammatory drugs and/or opioids, chronic pain is not just disabling but often difficult to treat. Therefore, researchers are looking for new approaches to target pain pathways, and cannabinoids emerge as a shining star in the health industry.

Cannabidiol or CBD interacts with our body’s cell-signaling system, the endocannabinoid system (ECS). It stops the body from absorbing the compound associated with regulating pain, called anandamide. As a result, increased levels of anandamide can reduce the amount of pain an individual feels.

It’s important to note here that medical marijuana doesn’t contain high-levels of THC—responsible for producing an associated “high”. Unlike THC, cannabidiol isn’t intoxicating and doesn’t have psychoactive effects.

Research suggests that CBD helps

  • Reduce inflammation
  • Combat anxiety usually associated with chronic pain

Moreover, CBD is also said to improve a person’s state of relaxation, and in turn, help with sleep disruption typically experienced by people who have chronic pain.

One review assessed the effectiveness of CBD in relieving chronic pain by looking at the studies conducted between 1975 and 2018. These examined different types of pain:

  • neuropathic pain
  • cancer pain
  • fibromyalgia

Researchers concluded that CBD used for pain management doesn’t have any negative side effects. In fact, a report published by the World Health Organization, stated that there isn’t any evidence of public health problems problem that may have arisen from the use of pure CBD.

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In conclusion

The research on the use of medical marijuana and pain management is still in the works. CBD also offers a great alternative for people who rely on opioids for chronic pain, which can be habit-forming and can cause serious side effects. CBD is a much healthier and safer option for chronic pain.

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