Many people will have to deal with pain at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, some people suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain is pain that lasts three or more months. It is estimated that in NZ, 1 in 8 people are dealing with some form of chronic pain.
Because pain can severely impact the sufferer’s quality of life, reduce their productivity and results in so much frustration, those affected have to look for ways to deal with the pain. One of the options is using pain relief oil, which can come in the form of medicinal cannabis or CBD oil.
Understanding pain relief oil
Cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are the active compounds found in pain relief oils. They are two of the many chemicals (cannabinoids) that can be extracted from the cannabis plant. While THC is psychoactive and causes the user to feel high, CBD is non-psychoactive. People seeking solutions for their pain can use CBD oil or a combination of CBD and THC and they can be generally referred to as pain relief oil.
Using medicinal cannabis and CBD oil or CBD pills to relieve pain is a great natural option, especially because it reduces the risk of side effects associated with using pharmaceutical drugs. Some people’s bodies do not tolerate pharmaceuticals well.
What pains can pain relief oil help with?
No matter the type or cause of your pain, you can use pain relief oil to relieve it and improve the quality of your life. Research has found that around 25% of people in NZ benefit from using CBD oil to manage pain.
While reasons for the pain are so varied, some of the most common conditions that pain relief oil can offer a solution to include:
- Back pain
- injury-related pain
- Migraines
- Fibromyalgia
- cancer pain
- shoulder and neck pain
- muscle spasms
- Osteoarthritis
- inflammation
- neurogenic pain
- Psoriatic arthritis
- rheumatoid arthritis
What are the benefits of using pain relief oil?
So, is pain relief oil worth the hype it has gained as a pain management solution? Well, some of the benefits of using medical cannabis or CBD oil to relieve various types of pains are:
It helps to reduce inflammation of joints
Several studies have shown that inflammation is the main cause of pain, especially those related to the joints and in the cases connected to osteoarthritis. One 2017 study indicates that CBD helps reduce pain as well as prevent damage to the nerve when administered through injections. For those with arthritis, the thwarting of nerve damage could help avoid aggravating the condition.
- Pain relief oil can help to reduce mental disorders symptoms
Besides relieving pain, CBD oil has shown promise when it comes to the treatment of some disorders related to mental health. These disorders include anxiety, depression and stress. Also, people with sleeping problems and other issues may benefit from medical cannabis as they also manage their pain.
Conclusion
Using pain relief oil to deal with pain is a better option than over-relying on pharmaceutical drugs—which may be addictive and have other adverse effects for the users. However, before using CBD oil or medical cannabis for pain, consult your doctor. Your physician will assess your case and better advise you whether this pain relief option can potentially be of help in your situation.
