Cannabidiol (CBD), the molecule from the cannabis plant that does not have psychoactive properties, is quickly becoming a reputable natural alternative, especially for pain treatment cases. Three main advantages distinguish the use of CBD and are “responsible” for the tremendous success of the molecule:

• Without dependence and addiction and without the need to increase the dose – the body hardly develops tolerance to CBD
• No special or significant side effects
• Without feeling HIGH or intoxicated and without disrupting the daily routine.

CBD pharmacological safety is high

The American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is already designing the legal regulation for the approval of the use of CBD oil for the treatment of pain and in many other countries such as Switzerland, Great Britain, Canada, European Union countries and South American countries CBD is already approved for use by the public under convenient and simple regulatory conditions. The main reason for the acceptance of CBD as a substance with medicinal properties is that a large part of the studies conducted in the field show that CBD may reduce certain types of pain and inflammation and that its level of pharmacological safety is high.

It is important to remember that no comprehensive and in-depth research has yet been conducted on CBD, assistance, and relief for back pain. Most of what is known is based on theoretical knowledge and personal testimonies.

This article explains CBD, how it may help treat back pain, and details which products are recommended to experiment with initially and at what dosage.

How might CBD help with vertebral and spinal back pain?

Chronic back pain (upper back pain or lower back pain) is one of the most common reasons for consulting a doctor. 60%-80% of people will experience back pain at least once, and over 90% of referrals to an orthopedist are due to back pain. In many cases, the source of the pain is muscular. The lower back is surrounded by a network of muscles that help stabilise and erect it. Prolonged contraction of the back muscles (caused when the power is in a state of overexertion – ‘tight muscle’) is one of the common causes of pain.

Stressful situations are another factor in the contraction and high tension of the back muscles. Neuromuscular diseases, myopathies, autoimmune diseases and injury and recovery from surgery are also among the leading causes of vertebral and spine back pain. Can CBD, the only substance, answer such a large variety of symptoms and medical conditions? The answer is that CBD is not a conventional drug that acts on one target protein in the body but on over 60 target proteins, thus working holistically, moderately but effectively and most importantly – for a long time.

CBD is a natural, mild and effective long-term pain reliever

There is ample evidence in scientific research and countless individual testimonials to suggest that CBD oil may help relieve pain. The great advantage of cannabidiol is that CBD can be used continuously, without increasing the dose and for a long time since the body does not build a tolerance to CBD. This is how CBD differs from regular painkillers, and unlike them – CBD has no significant side effects, and most people do not feel them at all, or they pass after a few days of continuous use. The uniqueness of cannabidiol in pain relief is its variety of ways – unlike other drugs that work with one mechanism of action.

The direct mechanisms of action of CBD as a natural pain reliever for the treatment of chronic back pain:

• Inhibits the sensation of pain that passes through the spine.
• Activates natural opioid receptors in the body, and thus, the dose of opioid drugs can be reduced.
• Activates the 5-HT1A receptor involved in regulating a series of systems in the body that include pain sensations.

CBD is a natural pain reliever and anti-inflammatory

Even in humans, it is apparent that certain aspects of CBD use, such as the practical anti-inflammatory effects, are what people report to be most helpful for their back, vertebrae, spine, and neck pain. Countless anecdotal evidence shows that some people using CBD for arthritis have seen an improvement in pain levels.

CBD has a strong and effective anti-inflammatory property

Movement of one or more of the spinal vertebrae and damage to the delicate cartilage tissues causes an increase in the production of joint fluid. It becomes swollen, inflamed, hot, and a source of continuous pain, radiating constant and persistent pain. The CBD soothes inflammation and reduces the swelling in the joint, and as a result, the pain decreases significantly. In studies conducted in mice suffering from induced vertebral degeneration, it was found that treatment with CBD caused a decrease in damage to the affected vertebrae.

You can read the study at the link:    Attenuation of early phase inflammation by cannabidiol prevents pain and nerve damage in rat osteoarthritis.