{"id":7664,"date":"2017-08-21T12:15:53","date_gmt":"2017-08-21T12:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.cannitrol.com\/\/?p=7664"},"modified":"2017-08-22T03:52:31","modified_gmt":"2017-08-22T03:52:31","slug":"cbd-oil-and-back-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/cbd-oil-and-back-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"CBD oil and Back Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"wp_fb_like_button\" style=\"margin:5px 0 5px 5px;float:right;height:100px;\"><script src=\"http:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1\"><\/script><fb:like href=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/cbd-oil-and-back-pain\/\" send=\"true\" layout=\"standard\" width=\"450\" show_faces=\"false\" font=\"arial\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\"><\/fb:like><\/div><h1>Suffering from Back Pain? Here is What CBD Oil can Do for You<\/h1>\n<p>Back pain can be a debilitating problem, and it rife within the office working community &#8211; and when it strikes, you could end up finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning, let alone go to work all day.<\/p>\n<p>NSAID painkillers are often prescribed, but the problem with these is that they don\u2019t always work (depending on the cause of your back pain), and they also have a whole host of side effects.<\/p>\n<p>Treating back pain has been a real issue for decades and decades, and there is no real blue print. It\u2019s a matter of finding what works for you through trial and error. Because of this, the medical community are always looking for innovative methods to help treat back pain.<\/p>\n<p>Marijuana users have known for many years that it can help to alleviate pain and stress related problems, but it has only been recently recognised because of it\u2019s stigma.<\/p>\n<p>CBD in particular (one part of marijuana), is especially interesting. It is non-psychoactive (so you don\u2019t get high or negative mental effects associated with marijuana use). But it contains pain relieving properties.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s look at some of the uses of CBD oil for back pain.<\/p>\n<h2>Neuropathic \/ Nerve Pain<\/h2>\n<p>Relevant study: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25150831\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25150831<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Depending on a wide variety of factors of factors including the cause, the location and the extent of your injury, you might find you have significant pain from compressed spinal nerves.<\/p>\n<p>The main symptom of this is chronic pain &#8211; but you might also find you have tense muscles or fibrosis of the muscle fascia.<\/p>\n<p>CBD oil can help relieve pain and numbness that comes as a result of nerve injury and nerve compression because it helps alleviate stress and allows your nerves to relax.<\/p>\n<p><em>A doctor can include CBD oil in your treatment regime to help with the symptoms of nerve pain.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Muscular Pain<\/h2>\n<p>Relevant study: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2503660\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2503660\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The symptoms of muscular pain varies case by case.<\/p>\n<p>It can be sharp or dull and can be consistent or it can come and go.<\/p>\n<p>The most frequent cause of this pain tends to be muscular strain, which is a result of a torn or overly stretched muscle(s) &#8211; often through sitting for extended periods of time.<\/p>\n<p>CBD oil works by relaxing your muscles, which in turn relieves the pain that results from muscular strain.<\/p>\n<p><em>In this case, it\u2019s recommended to do very light exercise (such as swimming), as long as it doesn\u2019t hurt &#8211; along with CBD oil treatment to get the most benefit.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Low Back Injuries<\/h2>\n<p>Relevant study: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21915768\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21915768\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The lumbar spine, commonly referred to as the low back, is a whole host of interconnected joints, bones, ligaments, nerves, muscles and the spinal cord &#8211; that all work together to help you with movement of the body. However, the complex structure makes this part of the body susceptible to injury, and subsequent pain.<\/p>\n<p>The low back supports the weight of your upper body and provides mobility for movement such as flexion, extension, bending, and twisting.<\/p>\n<p>Low back pain can be mild and just nagging or it can be extreme and debilitating. It can start suddenly or slowly, getting worse over time.<\/p>\n<p>The use of CBD oil can often help relieve pain symptoms of low back pain in place of, or alongside traditional painkillers.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you\u2019ve injured your lumbar spine through an accident &#8211; it\u2019s first recommended that you visit a specialist doctor.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Degenerative Disc Disease<\/h2>\n<p>Relevant study: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4269422\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4269422\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This refers to the changes that occur in the spinal discs as a result of ageing process.<\/p>\n<p>They most commonly occur in the upper and lower back (cervical and lumbar).<\/p>\n<p>Although these changes are age related, they can accelerate through various means due to inflammation, spinal stenosis, herniated disc(s) or osteoporosis. You are also at a high risk of developing this condition if you are obese, smoke cigarettes and if your work involves lifting heavy loads.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth noting, that DDD (Degenerative Disc Disease) used to only be seen in older people, but now, due to modern life stresses (you can thank your office job), it\u2019s being found in people as young as 25!<\/p>\n<p><em>CBD oil helps reduce the pain symptoms that come as a result of degenerative disc disease &#8211; and it might even prevent it in the first place.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Quick Tip<\/h2>\n<p>Make sure you use the right dosage for the condition as per the doctor\u2019s guidelines. <a href=\"http:\/\/myspinehurts.info\/best-cbd-oil-buyers-guide\/\">CBD oil comes in various preparations<\/a>, including tinctures, topical creams and sprays.<\/p>\n<p>For your back pain, it is recommended to use topical creams that will act on the localized region.<\/p>\n<p>The good thing with CBD oil, that as mentioned earlier, is that it isn\u2019t psychoactive, meaning you won\u2019t get high when you use it.<\/p>\n<p><em>If in any doubt, contact your doctor to get direction.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Suffering from Back Pain? Here is What CBD Oil can Do for You Back pain can be a debilitating problem, and it rife within the office working community &#8211; and when it strikes, you could end up finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning, let alone go to work all day. 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