Therapeutic cannabis against muscle and joint pain
- Therapeutic cannabis is becoming the focus of interest not only for those who want to change their mental state, coveted, for example, when feeling anxious or depressed
- The medical capabilities of marijuana can also be used "more simply" and externally
- One of the most common uses of medical cannabis is to help reduce muscle and joint pain
How to treat muscle pain with cannabis?
If you still have doubts about the healing properties of marijuana , it is recommended to consider the following statistics. In the USA, cannabis for medical purposes is already legal in 23 states. Of all patients who have since started using cannabis to treat a variety of ailments, 92% reported improving their condition. Which other drug can statistically help 92% of patients? Moreover, we are talking here not about one, but about a number of variable diseases.
One would think that nowadays, after so many successes of medicinal cannabis across a range of countries and their patients, the healing properties of this herb should already be recognized as a well-known thing. Unfortunately, cannabis still stands in the way of many opponents, including the most often outdated state legislation.
And how are you doing? Do you sometimes or chronically suffer from muscle pain and cannabis still have not given a chance? If you are thinking of testing medical marijuana , read on. In today's article, we'll take a look at how medical cannabis can help relieve muscle and joint pain, and why cannabinoids derived from this versatile herb can literally be the last lubrication you'll ever need.
How do cannabis substances help muscle pain?
Chronic pain and arthritis are undoubtedly among the conditions against which medical cannabis is most often used among patients. Inflammation and muscle stiffness are the cause of everyday pain, which in many cases prevents a normal, happy life. However, it is against inflammation that substances from medical cannabis (cannabinoids) work in an excellent way. The antioxidant properties of substances such as CBD and THC are a powerful part of the healing effect of marijuana. What does current science say about these properties?
Cannabis, science & evidence
Despite the fact that there are still many opponents of cannabis and "unbelievers", the results of the studies are irrefutable. As an illustrative example, we can look at a study from 2014 , conducted at the University of South Carolina. During their research, researchers noticed very important properties of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), one of the most abundant and psychoactive cannabinoids in cannabis flowers.
"Researchers have found that THC is able to reduce the inflammatory immune response in people who suffer from autoimmune diseases such as lupus, arthritis or multiple sclerosis."
A year later, another study focused on the change to a close cannabinoid sibling THC - cannabidiol (CBD) came to the surface. The researchers here observed the beneficial effects of CBD extract , used in case of inflammation of the joints in mice infected with arthritis. According to the researchers, the positive effect on pain reduction was a clear result of the study, right next to the observably low to negligible negative effects of CBD treatment.
Cannabis use directly reduces opiate dependence
As you may have read in the article "Therapeutic cannabis and the fight against the opiate epidemic", dependence on pharmaceutical opiates is the scourge of modern society. In the United States alone, thousands of people die each year from pain medication overdoses.
However, medical cannabis is able to intervene effectively against chronic pain of various kinds and, moreover, without the serious risks involved in taking opiates. However, there is already a statistically observable reduction in the number of deaths associated with opiate overdose where medical cannabis is readily available to patients. It seems that most ordinary people are aware of the risks associated with opiate use and, if they have the opportunity, they prefer to make a safer and, moreover, natural choice, such as medical cannabis.
If the patient has no other choice, he is forced to take painkillers on the doctor's recommendation. However, many of these pharmaceutical products are demonstrably dangerous in terms of side effects on the human body. In addition, the creation of a strong dependence is almost a matter of course here.
"As a result, the patient may inadvertently find himself in the middle of a strong drug addiction, not unlike the one experienced by heroin addicts, for example. In these cases, medical cannabis can literally mean a choice between normal life and unnecessary suffering. "
How to use cannabis to treat muscle pain?
The variety of medical cannabis, its types, varieties and today's products can be quite confusing for the patient - a beginner cannabis. So let's look at a few ways to prepare or buy cannabis so that it is best used against muscle or joint pain.
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Cannabis for treatment only, without narcotic effects? Choose a tincture
If you really only want to reduce pain, without a psychoactive effect, it is good to apply cannabis extracts, tinctures or ointments. This method is most suitable for local use and application directly to the pain site. Also remember that it depends on the ratio of cannabinoids . For example, if you need to reduce inflammation as quickly as possible, choose products with a high CBD content
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Ask your cannabis provider / pharmacist
If you intend to smoke or vaporize cannabis pain in order to reduce your pain, ask your provider what variety it is before buying a new herb supply. Cannabis is a genetically diverse plant, and some Indian cannabis species, for example, are more suitable for relieving pain than pure Sativa, such as the cerebral Durban Poison. Of interest is the very process of analgesic function of cannabis, if it is also associated with a psychoactive state caused by smoking of varieties rich in THC.
Patients describe the whole process very psychosomatically. In some cases, cannabis itself allows them to perceive the source of pain as if it were external, while they can better focus on the medical effect of cannabis itself. However, as always, it must be remembered that the psychoactive effect of cannabis is highly individual and subjective. This means that in the case of THC, an equivalent effect cannot be guaranteed across different treatment cases.
If you are looking at one of the varieties of cannabis acting against pain, you can look directly at the end of the article, where we discuss these varieties.
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For a strong and long-lasting effect with a slow onset, choose foods
Food, muffins, cakes, almond milk or lollipops enriched with medicinal cannabinoids - if you have the right recipe or source of food from medicinal cannabis, you can choose this method of treatment. Foods made from marijuana are not for everyone, but patients who are able to get used to them often praise the deep and especially long-lasting, analgesic effect.
If you need inspiration for the production of homemade cannabis foods, you can take a look at one of the following recipes:
Furthermore - if you are a complete novice in the case of cannabis foods, it is quite possible that you will need additional information about the effect and dosage, which you can study here:
Finally, it is good to realize that a certain amount of experimentation is necessary in the case of cannabis treatment. Medical marijuana is a very diverse plant. If we take into account the huge range of different ratios of cannabinoids and terpenes that plants can contain, and confuse everything with a strong subjective effect, it seems clear to all of us that everyone has to be a "doctor to some extent". If you need help choosing the right model for your needs, the article "6 tips on how to recognize quality medical cannabis" may quite help.
Finally, we can look at several varieties and models of medical cannabis, which are, according to the experience and reviews of Leafly server users, the most suitable for the treatment of muscle or joint pain.
Types of marijuana suitable for muscle and joint pain
Blue Widow
By combining two experienced users, well-known and now history-beaten models Blueberry and White Widow, we create a powerful combo - Blue Widow . The skillful hands of Dinafem seed bank growers focused on the child of these famous ancestors with the intention of consistency, thanks to which a hybrid praised for its lemon flavor with a touch of pine is created. Thanks to limonene terpene , the physically relaxing effect is balanced by a certain level of cerebral effect. Users thus praise the sufficient effect for calming the body, but in which they are able to maintain attention and, for example, watch a movie, read a book or play their favorite game.
JdinPHX: "Because of taking a drug called Levophed for a long time, I developed severe neuropathic pain in both of my hands. If I don't take any medication for the symptoms, the pain is so limiting that I can't function normally. I'm afraid I may have a nervous amputation in the future. For now, however, I have to praise the Blue Widow model, which I think is the most effective herbal analgesic that can be obtained. "
Shark Shock (CBD)
Another descendant of the legendary White Widow , but this time with his second parent and the equally famous Skunk # 1 , is the CBD variety Shark Shock CBD. In addition to a balanced effect and the ability to take action against various types of pain, Shark Shock as a plant is characterized by rapid growth and an extreme spectrum of aroma. Not for nothing was the Shark Shock one of the most successful models of the 1990s. In addition, its new form and shape aimed at greater CBD production is now attracting no less interest from both recreational users and patients.
Bigperm18: “For quite a long time, I envied my friends who have their personal and guaranteed effective variety of cannabis, which they cannot allow. After the last visit to the dispensary, however, I can say that I can finally join these specialists as well, with my own addition. For me, Shark Shock is finally a model of marijuana able to bring exactly the effect that I expect from cannabis. Shortly after smoking the joint, my eyelids become pleasantly heavy, the muscles in my neck, which bother me after a long sedentary work, relax, and then I can fall asleep in peace. ”
CBD Kush
Thanks to the collaborative efforts of experts / gardeners from the Dutch Passion series and the newly formed CBD Crew, we are getting the CBD form of a California cannabis celebrity - Kushe. Compared to the original, highly psychoactive variety Kushe, CBD Kush is a much more balanced cannabinoid model. As a model in which an equal CBD: THC ratio can be found under the right growing conditions, this variety is suitable for both beginners and patients who need to get a higher volume of medicinal substances into the body, but want to keep a "clear head".
Therapeutically, CBD Kush is recommended to the user not only for pain, but also for inflammation and common feelings of anxiety.
Sonofabrokenman: "It really paid off to wait for this variety. Wow. As an old smoker, this model helped me a lot. When I was young, around 1979, I loved varieties with a high THC content . Now, however, a lot has changed and I am looking for a cure without an overly psychedelic effect. The condition begins slowly and lasts a long time. Sometimes I indulge in THC and cut it with a variety with about 10% content. It will probably not be extra for you young people who enjoy 25% THC varieties , for us an older ideal. ”
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SAD or Sweet Afghani Delicious brings not only a charge of cannabinoids (THC 25%; CBD 1.8%), but also the typically musky flavor and aroma of old school Afghani varieties. The Indian dominant spectrum in this plant, together with terpenes, combines a therapeutic plant mixture, which is highly praised by patients suffering from various pains.
Royal Madre
As the Royal Queen Seeds Seed Bank itself describes, “ Royal Madre combines mostly Sative Genetics, providing a classically thought-out state suitable for most recreational users. However, patients at Royal Madre also find relief from the pain that often occurs during cancer, as a result of frequent chemotherapy. Due to the sufficient CBD content, patients can take advantage of the cerebral nature of this variety, with Royal Madre being the best option with a vaporizer. This preserves the full spectrum of effective flavonoids and, in addition, saves the lungs from unnecessarily irritating smoke. ”
Speedy Chile
When we have honed one of the leading seed banks in Europe - Royal Queen Seeds - we can look straight at one of the newer specialties from their arsenal - a very fast flowering variety Speedy Chile.
Speedy Chile is a special blend of third-generation autoflowers , by combining which RQS experimenters have tried to achieve the fastest possible maturation and maintain both the stability and resistance of the plant during growth. From previous experience, it seems that they have really succeeded in this task. Gardeners, experts and beginners, in view of the speed of flowering, report unexpectedly generous yields, together with an average but sufficient content of cannabinoids.
"Patients who need to obtain a sufficient amount of cannabis in the shortest possible time often choose self-flowering varieties. This is exactly what this 'fast' Speedy Chile is like. ”
Painkiller XL
Let's not forget that we are talking here mainly about varieties capable of helping with muscle or joint pain. That's why Painkiller XL can't be missed here. The not-for-nothing variety called the Painter of Pain (to the third of all good again from the parts of RQS) is a balanced model used across a really wide selection of patients.
RQS: “Painkiller XL is unique in that it can provide a completely equivalent CBD: THC cannabinoid ratio. The vast majority are 9% THC and 9% CBD. Thanks to the balance of the two dominant, therapeutic cannabinoids, Painkiller XL enjoys the interest of patients who are able to use the model against a diverse range of diseases. You can hear about Painkiller from people suffering from fibromyalgia, pain, anxiety, migraines, diabetes , epilepsy or even AIDS. Thanks to a better understanding of how cannabinoids interact with each other in the body, we now have the opportunity to provide a truly balanced, cannabis medicine.
Orange Bud
If you are one of those who like skunk varieties, then you have certainly met Orang Bud. This Californian legend , which experienced its peak of cannabis success especially during the 1980s and 1990s, is still one of the top 5 pullers of Dutch Passion seed bank today.
Despite the fact that some users of Leafly server complain about the too strong effect due to the high presence of THC, we can also observe a commendable effect usable as a herbal analgesic.
Cream Mandarine
The autoflower of the new generation Cream Mandarine is popular across the patient base, especially for its long-lasting effect on the physical body. Those who suffer from pain, of course, often choose Cream Mandarine simply and simply for financial reasons. According to previous patient responses, even a smaller amount of Cream Mandarine will suffice for a sufficiently long therapy. As a bonus, a creamy sweet flavor is often appreciated in this model. Cream Mandarine also comes from the gardens of the seed bank Sweet Seeds - specialists in flavor-rich varieties of cannabis.
Ed Rosenthal Super Bud
Finally, let's look at a literally super combination of a cannabis expert and a long-time researcher interested in the healing properties of marijuana, Ed Rosenthal . During the creation of his Super Bud, Ed Rosenthal decided to choose the best, most resistant and most profitable plants for a long time. Not only that - the original plants came from genetics collected from around the world. As a result, it is a unique blend of original models collected in Africa, Southeast Asia, Central America and the Caribbean.
* All information in this article is for guidance only. We do not guarantee the described effects, variety characteristics and information submitted by persons on the Leafly server.
Sources: cannabismd.com/ janest.com www.leafly.com