CBD Oil for Back Pain

Pain in any form can be debilitating, and one specific type of pain that most of us have or will endure at some point in life is back pain. This back pain can be temporary, in the form of acute back pain, and is usually successfully managed with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). However, when the back pain persists for longer than 3 months, it is defined as chronic back pain, and this can be very disabling and hard to treat.

One potential therapy for chronic back pain that has been extensively researched in recent years is Cannabidiol (CBD) oil. CBD oil is generally of high interest in the research world today and research has demonstrated that this product might have several beneficial effects on the body. Among these beneficial effects are some that may potentially support chronic back pain symptoms.

Research is showing that CBD may potentially have several beneficial health effects. Studies indicate that CBD interacts with a main component of the body’s endocannabinoid system – the endocannabinoid receptors.

These receptors are primarily located in the nervous system although they are also present in many other parts of the body and they help bring us into homeostasis (or balance). When CBD binds to these receptors beneficial health responses may occur.

CBD oil is being researched for its potential beneficial effects on several symptoms and conditions, and some research is already suggesting that CBD oil might be beneficial in the alleviation of different types of pain symptoms, including back pain.

Below, we will go through how CBD may help reduce back pain symptoms. Please keep in mind that research on CBD is still early and ongoing.

One of the most prominent effects of CBD is its natural pain-relieving benefits. A systematic review published in 2018 found that CBD can be effective in relieving several different types of pain, including chronic pain and neuropathic pain. 

Chronic back pain usually occurs due to aging or a previous injury. Neuropathic pain is pain that specifically arises due to compressed nerve roots. One of the most common causes of nerve root compression is a herniated disc in the spine, which can result from an injury or age-related disc degeneration. Our clinical real-world experience is showing us that CBD Oil may be effective treatment for both chronic and neuropathic pain.

Several scientific studies have demonstrated that CBD exerts strong anti-inflammatory effects in the body. Because of this, CBD oil has gained popularity among athletes who require relief from muscle and joint pain caused by inflammation. The anti-inflammatory effect of CBD oil can also be beneficial for people living with back pain that is caused by chronic inflammation. Arthritis is one condition that is caused by inflammation of the joints, and it is common that arthritis occurs in the lower back and neck and causes pain in these regions. 

Since the anti-inflammatory effect of CBD oil may help alleviate arthritis symptoms it may also relieve the back pain that occurs along with it. Furthermore, CBD may also be beneficial in alleviating swelling and joint pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis and help slow down it’s progression. CBD can also be used in combination with other anti-inflammatory supplements to increase the anti-inflammatory effect.