Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is used by some people with chronic pain. CBD oil may reduce pain, inflammation, and overall discomfort related to a variety of health conditions. CBD oil is a product made from cannabis. It’s a type of cannabinoid, a chemical found naturally in marijuana and hemp plants. It doesn’t cause the “high” feeling often associated with cannabis, which is caused by a different type of cannabinoid called THC.

Studies on CBD oil and pain management have shown a great deal of promise. CBD can offer an alternative for people who have chronic pain and rely on more dangerous, habit-forming medications like opioids.

CBD for Chronic Pain Relief in Palm Beach Gardens 
People have used CBD traditionally used for thousands of years to treat various types of pain, but the medical community have only recently begun to study it again. Researchers think that CBD interacts with receptors in your brain and immune system. Receptors are tiny proteins attached to your cells that receive chemical signals from different stimuli and help your cells respond. This creates anti-inflammatory and painkilling effects that help with pain management. This means that CBD oil may benefit people with chronic pain, such as chronic back pain.

A study in the *European Journal of Pain* used an animal model to see if CBD could help people with arthritis <https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7621.php> manage their pain. Their researchers note a significant drop in inflammation and signs of pain, without additional side effects. Researchers also found that subjectswere not likely to build up a tolerance to the effects of CBD, so they would not need to increase their dose continually. They noted that cannabinoids, such as CBD, could offer helpful new treatments for people
with chronic pain.

The effects of CBD oil on your brain’s receptors help you manage pain. Cannabis can offer some benefits when taken after chemotherapy treatments. Other pre-clinical studies sponsored by the National Institutes of Health are also looking at the role of cannabis in relieving symptoms caused by:

• Arthritis

• Chronic pain

• MS pain

• Muscle pain

• Spinal cord injuries

CBD is available as an oil or powder, which it is possible to use to make creams or gels that people can apply to the skin of the areas affected by arthritis or muscular pain. CBD may also be taken in capsule form or as an oral spray. Speak to a doctor before using CBD oil.

For more information on CBD treatment for pain, contact Goldberg Wellness & Acupuncture today!