Joint pain is discomfort in one or more of the body’s joints. It can occur with or without movement, and is sometimes severe and limits movement. In this article we will explore the benefits of CBD in relieving joint pain by looking at what science has already taught us about CBD and pain relief.
Joints are complex structures, including, in addition to bone ends, cartilage, membranes, ligaments and tendons. Joints move constantly, so problems in these areas are not uncommon.
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Understanding joint pain
Joint pain can be caused by various types of injury and/or disease. Regardless of the cause, the pain can become intense. One example is rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that causes stiffness, pain and inflammation in the joints. Some symptoms can persist for years, and the condition can progress and intensify over time.
In this short article, we’ll present scientific studies that show CBD’s potential to combat joint pain.
The role of CBD in relieving joint pain
One of the main uses of cannabis is to relieve chronic pain, especially neuropathic pain. Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the most exploited chemical elements of cannabis, has shown promising results in the context of joint pain, due to its interaction with the endocannabinoid system. This system regulates various functions, including pain perception. CBD interacts with the CB1 and CB2 receptors of the endocannabinoid system, which are present in different parts of our body, including the brain and central nervous system. This interaction reduces inflammation and chronic pain, confirming the importance of CBD in relieving joint pain.
Evidence of CBD in joint conditions
The research suggests the benefits of CBD in reducing pain in mice undergoing acute arthritic conditions.
[Search reference: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32328386/]
Cannabidiol (CBD), a commercially available non-neurotropic constituent of cannabis, has shown promise in animal models of arthritis, attenuating pro-inflammatory immune responses. Additional research has demonstrated the benefit of CBD in decreasing the endogenous pain response in mice subjected to acute arthritic conditions, and further studies have highlighted improved healing following the use of CBD in fractures.
Another study in the Journal of Experimental Medicine claims that CBD helps to lower levels of pain and inflammation. CBD is a low-risk alternative and is not addictive, as evidenced by a review of studies in 2018.
Studies also indicate that CBD can help treat chronic pain in a more natural way. They therefore claim that CBD is able to act by reducing arthritis.
Finally, the central activation of these receptors in neural cells shows that CBD is able to reduce pain, making it a substance with high analgesic power that improves the patient’s quality of life.
Additional benefits of CBD for joint health
Here are some diseases for which cannabis use is beneficial:
- Anxiety
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Cancer
- Dermatitis, acne and psoriasis
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Neuropathic pain
- Headaches
- Endometriosis
- Migraine
- Multiple sclerosis
- Fibromyalgia
- Muscle injuries
- Osteoporosis
However, it is extremely important to remember that CBD is not a cure for pain and should be part of a treatment plan that includes dietary changes, regular exercise and other medical treatments, as directed. If you are interested in treating rheumatoid arthritis, for example using cannabis-based medicines, you should look for a team that has experience in treating with this cannabinoid. We also remind you that CBD is not recommended for all types of arthritis! As always, consult your doctor before starting any treatment for an illness.
