CBD to combat pain

The CBD’s ability to relieve chronic pain is becoming increasingly recognised. But do you know how cannabinoids work to combat pain? When can CBD be useful and how should it be used? 

The effects of CBD to combat pain

There is an increasing number of studies and research on the analgesic effects of cannabis. Even if researchers do not yet fully understood the mechanisms of action in the human body, the various studies carried out to date seem to point towards the same conclusion: CBD acts on the pain receptors.

Our body has an endocannabinoid system. It is made up of numerous receptors spread throughout the body which are involved in regulating certain functions such as sleep, immunity and pain. Cannabis is said to interact with these pain-regulating receptors by blocking the absorption of anandamide. This is why consuming CBD helps to reduce the feeling of pain. Cannabinoids also have an indirect impact on pain.

Hemp has proven relaxing properties. Anyone who suffers from chronic pain will tell you that stress and anxiety, linked to the fear of suffering, only accentuate the discomfort associated with the disease..

What kind of pain can CBD be used for?

While trials on cannabis for medical purposes are only just starting in France, several countries have already authorised the medical use of cannabinoids. CBD is often prescribed to alleviate chronic pain that is resistant to known drugs that may cause significant side effects. In France, some doctors do not hesitate to discreetly recommend CBD to their patients to help them manage pain.

Cannabinoids have proven their efficacy in the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases such as osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis or fibromyalgia. The combination of the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of cannabis improves the quality of life of patients suffering from these conditions.

How can CBD be used to combat pain?

It is impossible to recommend an exact dosage of CBD. It all depends on your body’s sensitivity to cannabinoids, the pain you want to relieve and your consumption habits. The only advice we can give you is to start with a low dose of hemp, and then wait a while to experience the effects before increasing the dose.

CBD is available in various forms which combine the recreational benefits of hemp with its pain-relieving action. If you want to feel the benefits of cannabinoids but don’t like the smell or taste of hemp, you can use CBD capsules. It should also be noted that CBD’s efficacy against pain depends on the quality of the product and how it is consumed. For fast action, we recommend that you use a few drops of CBD oil sublingually, consume cannabis flowers or inhale an e-liquid.

Finally, CBD can also act against localised pain. Therefore, it is very effective both for benign pain, such as those experiences after sports activities, and for pain caused by more incapacitating diseases such as rheumatism or arthritis. Simply massage the sore area with CBD cream or CBD oil and your pain will be relieved.