Does CBD Help With Pain?

In this blog we investigate what is the best CBD for pain in 2022 UK. CBD is commonly taken in the UK to help with chronic pain and can form an alternative for pain relief to the heavy usage of anti-inflammatory drugs. 

Key Points

CBD has been used for pain for many years with many users opting to use both topical cbd muscle balms and CBD muscle rubs, but also using CBD oils for pain relief in the form of consumable CBD oils or CBD gummies.

The best CBD for pain may benefit things such as inflammation, arthritis and chronic pain and most notably back pain.

Current research on CBD for Pain in 2022 has been very promising. CBD can offer an alternative for people who have chronic pain and rely on medications, such as opioids that can be habit-forming and cause more side effects. However, more research is needed to verify the pain-relieving benefits of CBD oil and other products.

CBD interacts with the ECS

Every human being has an endocannabinoid system and some researchers believe that CBD interacts with a core component of the endocannabinoid receptors in your brain and immune system. These receptors are tiny proteins attached to your cells. They receive signals, mostly chemical ones, from different stimuli and help your cells respond. This response creates anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects that help with pain management. 

Best CBD for back pain

These anti-inflammatory effects from CBD oil and other products may benefit people and is a key reason why we see so many turn to CBD for back pain in the UK. Even some our our trustpilot reviews specifically talk of how our products have reduced their back pain with one stating:

 “Have given to family who both said, my sister and stepdaughter that it has helped with their pain. It has also helped me with back and neck pain.”

It is these sort of genuine reviews that really hit home just how useful CBD for back pain may be, even if the current science still lacks some understanding. It is thought that the anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects of CBD topical gels can aid pain management, alongside the CBD oils interacting with your ECS receptors.

CBD for epilepsy and Dravet Syndrome

Despite this, there has of course been the FDA approved drug epidiolex. This was the first FDA-approved drug that contains a purified drug substance derived from marijuana. It is also the first FDA approval of a drug for the treatment of patients with Dravet syndrome.

Epidiolex’s effectiveness was studied in three randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials involving 516 patients with either Lennox-Gastaut syndrome or Dravet syndrome. Epidiolex, taken along with other medications, was shown to be effective in reducing the frequency of seizures when compared with placebo.

Best CBD oils for pain relief

It is very difficult to pick out our favourite CBD oils for pain UK, but we certainly do have a few options that our customers repeat order and review very well. Unsurprisingly the most potent options for pain relief from CBD are the stronger full spectrum oils.  

One of best selling CBD oils for pain is the 3000mg Orange County Full Spectrum with MCT coconut oil. It’s a high quality, potent full spectrum oil from a very reputable CBD brand. One of our best reviews on chronic back pain was from a customer using this specific oil. Definitely worth a try if you are looking for one of the best CBD oils for pain UK.

Another popular choice with customers focused on value are the Sensi 500mg broad spectrum distillates oils. We have these in a two pack and certainly still pack a punch with a variety of flavours

A final oil worth mentioning is The Good Level 2400mg cold-pressed oil in its large 60ml bottle. One of our only cold-pressed oils which are different to the more widely used isolate, broad spectrum and full spectrum oils. This cold-pressed oil also contain virgin olive oil that of course has  proven health benefits include large amounts of antioxidants, rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, anti-inflammatory properties, reduced risk of strokes, protection against heart disease, reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, improve bone health, weight loss, protection against specific cancers, reduced risk of alzheimer’s and arthritis, and antibacterial properties. Quite the list for when combined with CBD for pain!

Best CBD muscle balms for pain relief

We also have a huge collection of CBD muscle balms for pain relief! Many utilise hot or cold therapy style gels and heat rubs that work in different ways! It’s sensible to use the hot and cold style gels at different points in your recovery.

For the first few days after a muscle injury, we’d be most inclined to go for a cold therapy CBD gel for pain to meet the requirements of the classic RICE (rest ice compression elevation) that remains the underpinning to any muscle recovery plan. The Orange County 1000mg deep freeze gel really is a winner and one of the best CBD products for pain in our view! We even have the double strength 2000mg too! There is no doubt these CBD products help with muscle recovery for our customers.

FAQs

What CBD oils are best for sleep?

This is a question which will depend very much on the user. We find just as many of our customers opting for a cbd isolate based oil as we do for those looking at full spectrum or even broad spectrum oils. It is very much a question that is best tested by each person to find which CBD oils work best for them. The common advantage to CBD full spectrum oils are in regards to the well known combination of CBD with other cannabinoids called the entourage effect. The combination of other cannabinoids with CBD are said to interact with one another to have a more profound impact. However on the flip side, we find many customers who want the purest form of CBD with no interruptions and for these users a CBD isolate remains their best bet.

How much CBD oil should I take?

So this brings us full circle to the heading of the blog post. Well to be honest, ultimately it depends. If you are a new user, we would typically suggest trying a CBD isolate oil and going for a small dosage in the region of 10mgs. You can then build this up over the following days and weeks to test your tolerance and see how your body reacts up to a limit of 70mg. We always remind people that you can dose far higher than this, and there are studies that have supported its safety profile as high as 1500mg per day, but we would certainly not suggest anyone to do that!

I’ve taken CBD in small doses before but now I want to try CBD for pain relief, so what do you suggest?

For a more seasoned CBD user, we might suggest trying a broad spectrum of full spectrum CBD oil but would still look to start small with a dosage in the 10-25mg category. This allows any user to build up overtime and to really test how the CBD interacts with your body and if it really aids your sleep.

Can I take CBD everyday?

Yes, you can take CBD everyday and in fact building up CBD in your system overtime can give some of the greatest benefits as opposed to one-off dosages.

Which CBD Oil is best?

We like to think variety is an important factor, and that is one reason at Associated CBD we try to hold a wide variety of CBD strengths, types and products! There is no best CBD out there, it is about what works best for you and your body.

Can CBD help with anxiety?

Yes, there are plenty of studies that support CBD having effects on anxiety and many of our customers have left positive reviews for how it has supported them in this way. Some of our  blogs look in more detail at these studies.

How much CBD oil should I take?

Well to be honest, ultimately it depends. If you are a new user, we would typically suggest trying a CBD isolate oil and going for a small dosage in the region of 10mgs. You can then build this up over the following days and weeks to test your tolerance and see how your body reacts up to a limit of 70mg. We always remind people that you can dose far higher than this, and there are studies that have supported its safety profile as high as 1500mg per day, but we would certainly not suggest anyone to do that!

Is CBD oil safe?

Yes, it is perfectly safe and legal to consume and all our products have a legal limit of THC below 0.2% and lab reports are available for all our CBD products.

Will CBD get me high?

No, CBD will not get you high as CBD is not the psychoactive element of Cannabis Sativa group of plants that gives the “high”. This is the THC element and all our CBD products for pain relief contain less than 0.2% THC as legally permitted in the UK.

Can I take CBD on holiday?

The answer to this question is always - do your research first! Whilst our CBD products are legal and safe to use in the UK, in other countries there are specific laws that need to be followed. We have a blog that covers some of this but please look at your destination  governing website before attempting to bring CBD into another country!

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