Throughout history, dating back to 2000 BC, some form of the cannabis plant has been employed by people around the world to help relax, live better, alleviate certain medical conditions, and manage pain. As an all-natural alternative form of pain relief, this might seem like a very attractive option for some, however for others they believe that the success stories which surround it are merely urban myths.
Today CBD (cannabidiol), which is found in high doses in the hemp plant (part of the cannabis family), which has been legalised across America and the European Union. CBD works by interacting with the endocannabinoid system in our bodies, which consists of CB1 and CB2 receptors in our brain and immune system. A new wave of medical attention has been drawn to CBD after it was found that it could have positive effects on those who suffer from severe epilepsy.
Unfortunately pain is not uncommon and we will all experience forms of pain throughout our lifetime. Consequently, people are very keen to look into how CBD could alleviate this. Whilst some people are happy to dive in and try a new remedy for themselves, others would prefer to wait for some scientific data for backup. So let’s take a look at what claims and evidence currently exist around the relationship between CBD and pain management.