CBD question...

[Xolodno]

...never used the stuff and the closest I got high off of cannabis was a contact high at a Metallica concert.

But on a recent hiking trip, pain meds didn't do shit. Muscled through most of it before having to sit down for a good five minutes until it abated, then I could go on for another 20-30 minutes, wash rinse and repeat.

The Chiropractor alleviated a little bit of pain in the past, but wasn't enough. I started getting monthly massages and that did the trick...but they don't count towards my health insurance deductible. Tried acupuncture and it worked and counted against my deductible...then COVID hit. Think some are open again, but before I go that route....

Does anyone know if CBD Topicals are effective against back pain?

[catrose]

1. I think so, but YMMV

[skylucy]

2. Papa and Barkley Releaf Balm works well for me.

[left-of-center2012]

3. It works for one of my neighbors with his back pain

I tried a CBD edible that I bought online for my back pain and broke out in a horrible rash.

[Liberty Belle]

7. You may have an allergy - and maybe not to CBD; could be a dye or addictive.

You might see if an allergist could do a scratch test.

[dweller]

4. Why don't you look into an MRI

and find the herniated/possibly ruptured disc ?
Back pain has a source, find it because it can be remedied

✌🏻

[7wo7rees]

5. Try Arnicare or Topricin......

If getting CBD ointment make sure it has Arnica.....
It's worked well for my 84 yr old mother and both of us.
Ms 7wo7rees

[Liberty Belle]

6. I have back pain and am trying to avoid chiro/massage due to COVID. I've tried a few things:

CBD does not make you high. THC is the component in marijuana that is psychoactive.

CBD topical products - creams or ointments -- don't get you high at all. They do help with back pain. You can get CBD from hemp, by the way, and hemp CBD is legal even in many places where marijuana/cannabis is not.

I once had access to a cream with THC that worked even better, but here it's only sold in medical MJ stores that require a prescription- I can't find a recreational place that sells it.

I also have tried gummies bought at a recreational shop. You can try different strengths and combinations. I told them I may have to drive and don't want anything hallucinogenic or that would make me feel high.

I have gummies that are 3 parts CBD, 1 part THC, that help a lot and can be used in combination with a topical. I don't feel any buzz at least not more than a glass of wine would provide, probably less, but it relaxes the muscles and is also helpful to ease stress. I don't use them daily, just when I really need them, and they help me get a good night's sleep, too.

There are also CBD bath products that are relaxing, and again, don't make you high.

Arnica gel, as someone else mentioned, is very useful for reducing swelling/bruising, but for me, other products work better for join and muscle pain. You might also try emu oil or products with lavender oil in them.

[lettucebe]

8. Yes, but doesn't have to be CBD -- you won't get high from topicals

It works great -- for some, not everyone. I think it depends on source of pain. Ingesting is better for pain that originates beneath the skin, but for muscle aches, that sort of thing topicals work really well.

Some strains are better for this than others. If you can, visit a dispensary and ask for something good for pain. Hopefully they'll have trained bud tenders. I think most companies selling topicals would be using strains good for pain anyway so you probably won't go wrong. I make my own using FECO (Full Extract Cannabis Oil) from my own grow, adding about a gram to purchased lotion and shake shake shake. It works really well for me.

[jmbar2]

9. I've had good results following the advice of a pair of physical therapists on youtube

I have a deteriorating disk, and their treatments, sleep recommendations and exercises have made a huge difference.

They're kind of goofy, but their advice is good.

[MyMission]

10. CBD can help, but

There really is a lot of science behind it. You should do some research before you buy any.

What to look for before you buy
To find out about terpenes in CBD oil, make sure the product has been tested by a third-party lab and has a valid certificate of analysis, or COA. That will give you a better chance of knowing whether it contains terpenes, and if so which ones.

The COA will include a phytocannabinoid profile listing levels of CBD, THC, and other cannabinoids, as well as terpenes.

https://www.thehealthy.com/alternative-medicine/cbd-terpenes/

I've used CBD, both edible gummies, which someone mentioned on this thread, and also smokable and topical types. They've helped for mild to moderate pain.

I also have an infrared wand that seems to help. I suggest you look into that too.

Personally, I'm a big believer in acupuncture. I've been helped by both Chinese and Japanese methods. My acupuncturist is seeing patients, and I had to go for several sessions back in May, when my hand got inflamed from over use. I was nervous about covid but couldn't use my hand so I needed to go. I referred an 80 year old friend to him and she's seen him regularly throughout the pandemic, and he's helped her a lot. He's also helped me with my neck, shoulder, back and hips over the years.

My philosophy is: small needles before big needles; and big needles before knives. So far I've only needed small needles, although several doctors have wanted to inject my neck or joints, or operate on my shoulder. I've gotten better with acupuncture.

As someone who suffers with chronic pain and inflammation in multiple places, I sympathize and hope you are able to find relief.

[jmbar2]

11. I've had good results following the advice of a pair of physical therapists on youtube

I have a deteriorating disk, and their treatments, sleep recommendations and exercises have made a huge difference.

They're kind of goofy, but their advice is good.

[rurallib]

12. need to look at this vid tomorrow