Natural Remedies for Neck Pain: CBD

Have you ever experienced neck or cervical pain? The neck is a very delicate and sensitive part of our body, rich in nerve endings connecting the head to the torso. With its anti-inflammatory and muscle-relaxing properties, CBD is one of the most suitable natural remedies to combat neck and cervical pain, which can be very uncomfortable and occur for various reasons and with different degrees of intensity.

Remedies for cervical and neck pain: CBD

As highlighted by a study analyzing the mechanism of action of CBD on pain, cannabidiol has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and relaxing properties and can be very useful as a natural support to alleviate pain in a range of conditions, particularly those causing inflammation and muscle tension such as cervical and neck pain.

Specifically, a scientific study analyzed the effectiveness of CBD on pain in patients with spinal disorders through an anonymous survey. Of 300 participants, 214 (71%) completed the survey. Among this 71%, 25.2% reported using CBD to alleviate spine-related pain. In particular, CBD was primarily used for back pain by 66.7%, neck pain by 37.0%, leg pain by 35.2%, and arm pain by 9.3%.

The survey reported other benefits, including improved sleep quality for 25.9% and improved mood for 18.5%.

64.8% of participants chose CBD in oil form and took it 2-5 times (40.7%) or 6-10 times (31.5%) per week. Friends or family were the most common source of CBD recommendation (75.9%).

Most participants (63.0%) would be willing to recommend CBD to a friend for pain relief.

A study on the safety of cannabidiol in managing chronic pain highlights how CBD is an excellent alternative to opioids because it has no psychotropic effects and is non-addictive.

We recommend starting with 3 drops of oil up to twice a day and increasing it gradually only if necessary after monitoring the effects of CBD on your body.

Although CBD is a safe molecule, starting with a low CBD dosage and gradually increasing it based on your needs will help you find the sweet spot that works specifically for your body and your personal pain threshold.

Neck pain is often accompanied by shoulder pain, leading to a very uncomfortable discomfort that manifests as pain and stiffness around the head and shoulders.

This type of pain can be sharp and sudden, or dull and aching, and often affects the back of the neck.

Although neck pain isn't necessarily linked to a pre-existing condition, medical specialists (orthopedists or physiatrists) should be consulted if you experience shooting pains in your arms and shoulders, or any weakness or numbness in your hands and arms along with neck pain.

What causes neck pain?

The main trigger for neck pain is poor posture caused by long periods of sitting or sleeping in an awkward position.
Driving in an uncomfortable position, spending hours in front of a computer in the wrong chair, bending over books without controlling neck movements, or having a low-quality pillow are all conditions that promote muscle tension and could strain neck muscles and ligaments.

Anxiety, stress, and sleep disorders also contribute to creating muscle tension, which in some people accumulates in the neck, causing pain and stiffness.

Other factors contributing to the onset of stiff neck and neck pain include temporary traumas, such as a sudden jolt or pinched nerves.

Herniated discs can also cause a narrowing of the spinal column, increasing pressure on the joints and nerves around the neck area.

And what about when neck pain is related to cervical issues?