Degenerative diseases of the spinal discs are caused by changes that occur due to aging. The discs of the spine are soft, compressible, and they separate the vertebrae that make up the spine. It is very important that the discs are healthy because they act as shock absorbers and help keep the spine flexible during daily activities.
The most common symptom of degenerative disc disease is usually back pain, even if it is different.
The pain may go so far that a person experiences more or less pain after performing normal movements such as bending forward or exerting themselves. Problems may also appear slowly and worsen over time.
Treatment usually includes pain medications, opioids, ibuprofen, and so on. These pills can unfortunately have serious side effects and they can also be addictive.
How Can Cannabis Help?
A controlled animal study conducted in 2014 showed that when using CBD (Cannabidiol) shows good results in reducing damage to the spinal discs due to degeneration of the vertebrae.
The researchers analyzed 19 rats. They “damaged” their spinal discs with needles – especially in the coccyx area.
The rats were divided into 3 groups. Each group was given CBD at various concentrations (30, 60 and 120 nmol). The scientists then examined the discs with RMI and under a microscope.
MRI analyzes showed that rats given 30 and 60 nmol CBD did not show much improvement.
Those who were given 120 nmol had less damage. Improvement could be seen after 2 days of treatment.
Given thatCBD safe, and it is currently in clinical use, these results indicate that the substance can be useful in the treatment of damaged spinal discs.
Most pain in patients with degenerative disc disease is actually caused by inflammation.
We also know that hemp is an amazing natural remedy that may help with chronic paindue to various reasons.
Not surprisingly, people with degenerative disc disease can also find relief after using this herb.
