Chronic pain can develop from a variety of different situations: Injury, surgery, arthritis, cancer, other illnesses, and more. Nowadays there is a huge selection of Medical Cannabis products that contain CBD, THC, and the latest cannabinoid showing promising signs in treating pain, CBG.
Depending on the specific issue and how it is affecting your body, one of our State-Certified Medical Cannabis Consultants to determine which one may best suit your needs. Below are some of the top products in a range of applications to help ease any pain you might be feeling.
Topicals For Chronic Pain
Products such as Fairwinds Flow Cream and Ceres Dragon Balm are applied directly to the skin. They contain CBD and THC, which are absorbed by our body’s pain receptors above the affected areas within just a few minutes of application. They are often used by people with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, joints pain and more. Most topicals cannot penetrate deeply enough to enter into the bloodstream so they're very unlikely to cause intoxication, even if the topical is high in THC. We commonly find that CBD topicals may be beneficial in helping to reduce inflammation, while topicals high in THC may produce better results in reducing nerve pain.
Edibles And Tinctures For Chronic Pain
If you are experiencing pain from an injury, surgery, or autoimmune disease and topicals aren’t quite strong enough, there are several tinctures and edibles available. Edibles may provide relief anywhere between 6-10 hours throughout the day, making them an option for those looking for long-term relief. CBD-heavy edibles will work throughout the immune system, binding to CB2 receptors and reducing inflammation. Speak to a consultant to find the best ratio for your specific needs.
FECO And RSO For Chronic Pain
FECO, or Full Extract Cannabis Oils are also available in a variety of ratios and may provide very potent relief. The processes used to extract the oils from the marijuana plant vary from product to product, but all endeavor to take advantage of every organic compound present. Controlling your doses throughout the day is easy with clickable dispensers, and you can easily adjust if you find you need more or less. The Fairwinds brand produces a FECO pen that 'clicks' a controlled dose about the size of a rice grain, making it easy to regulate your intake. Repeatable and consistent dosage is key!
Smoking And Vaporizing For Chronic Pain
While ingestion of edibles, tinctures or FECO oils may provide long lasting relief, smoking or vaporizing cannabis may be more effective for immediate relief. Cannabis strains in flower and vape cartridge form are available in more varieties than any of the categories above. Every strain has unique characteristics and the ratio of CBD to THC can very greatly. Also, a vaporizer cartridge can be a bit more discreet when consuming, as the smell does not linger and dissipates after a few minutes. Cartridges also provide a higher potency level of THC and CBD, as they are about 3x as potent as flower. This means that for those who need relief stronger than what flower can provide, we will recommend a vaporizer cartridge.