How To Use Cannabis For Pain Relief

Overview

Doctors increasingly are prescribing medical cannabis for pain relief as an alternative to dangerously addictive drugs like opioids. Studies show that cannabis effectively eases chronic pain caused by inflammation and nerve damage. It also helps combat nausea and headaches.

Cannabis contains two compounds responsible for its pain-fighting properties: cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is a psychoactive compound that is responsible for weed's intoxicating effects. It activates the brain's pleasure center, which helps elevate mood and dull pain.

CBD for pain relief is a natural remedy for many common ailments. CBD isn’t psychoactive, so it’s an appealing alternative for people wanting pain relief without the mind-altering effects of THC. Studies show that CBD is particularly effective in reducing inflammation and helping patients with arthritis and other chronic inflammatory diseases. 

Government health agencies have approved cannabis as a treatment for controlling epileptic seizures and to ease nausea. Scientific research supports growing evidence that cannabis shows promise in many other types of pain management. Recent studies reported that:

• -Cancer patients treated with cannabis for pain relief experienced a 64% reduction in opioid use and reported far fewer side-effects than other medicines
• -70% of cancer patients treated with cannabis experienced pain relief and a feeling of improved emotional well-being
• -Cannabis significantly reduced migraine episodes in patients with chronic migraines

How to Use Cannabis for Pain Relief

People have used cannabis for hundreds of years as a natural pain remedy. Not only do people use cannabis for pain relief, but cannabis’s strong anti-inflammatory properties can prevent pain before it even starts. There are several ways to use cannabis for pain relief, including:

• -Smoking: Smoking pot in a joint, bowl, or bong is among the fastest ways to deliver weed's healing properties. Because it's so fast-acting, it's easier than other methods to ensure that you are getting the correct dosage to ease your pain without getting too stoned. 
• -Vaping: Vaping is another fast-delivery system for pain relief, but without the skunky smell that comes with smoking. Cheeba’s offers a large selection of vaping devices, as well as cartridges filled with THC and CBD for pain relief.
• -Edibles: Cheeba's offers a tasty selection of gummies, chocolates, cookies, and other treats infused with THC, CBD, or a combination of the compounds. The effects of edibles take longer to kick in but often offer longer-lasting pain relief.
• -CBD topical creams: CBD topical creams are a great option for minors or adults not interested in THC's intoxicating effects. Cheeba's selection of CBD topicals will help you manage muscle soreness, headaches, inflammation, skin redness, and dryness.

Cannabis Products for Pain Relief

With so many different types of cannabis, it can be challenging to choose the best strain to treat your pain. Here’s a general guide on how to find the right cannabis product for specific types of pain:  

• -Physical injury pain: If you have pain from an external injury, use a strain with anti-inflammatory properties, preferably high in terpenes (aromatic oils) with a blend of THC and CBD.
• -Nerve pain: Cannabis strains with high THC levels are effective in easing nerve pain because they stimulate the brain's pleasure center while quieting the nervous system. 

The experts at Cheeba’s can help you find the right cannabis to ease your specific pain. Find the relief you need at Canada’s premier online marijuana dispensary at Cheeba's.