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Are you a chronic pain sufferer? Have you been trying to find solutions, but nothing seems to work? More and more chronic pain patients are taking CBD gummies for pain, and their results have largely been satisfactory, according to many surveys and reports.

Numbers Don’t Lie

  • A staggering 20% of the American population suffer from chronic pain.

  • 50% of those affected by chronic pain say it severely impacts their daily activities.

  • More than 65% of chronic pain patients who take CBD products say their reason for taking it is to address their pain levels.

If you’ve been thinking about taking CBD gummies for pain but have been on the fence, good news: research data on the use of CBD for pain is promising. While you should always check with your doctor before starting a new regimen for pain management, and CBD should never be used as a replacement for needed medical treatment, many people find that it is an excellent complementary or supplementary aid to help with their chronic pain.

One of the biggest benefits of CBD for pain is that it has an extremely low risk of any side effects. You can take CBD regularly without worrying about accidental overdose or significant impairment. CBD doesn’t react with the body in the same way opioids do and doesn’t have the same addictive components either.

Ready to learn more? Here’s everything you need to know about CBD gummies for pain.

CBD Sources

Cannabidiol, more commonly known simply as CBD, is an all natural chemical compound. It’s acquired via extraction from the Cannabis sativa plant, like other cannabinoids such as CBC, CBG, and THC. Of these, only the last is considered a controlled substance by the federal government.

For a long time, the legalization of CBD use for pain was delayed because legislators were concerned about THC, which has psychoactive capabilities. Finally, CBD was legalized as long as it could be proven it was sourced from plants with less than .3% THC.

These types of plants are classified as industrial hemp. CBD obtained from hemp can be sold and used legally, as long as the THC content is below the .3% level. Most manufacturers of CBD products start with extract from plants grown and sold by hemp farmers, then batch test their products to validate that the THC levels are below legal limits.

Cannabinoids aren’t the only beneficial compound in the hemp plant. There are also compounds like terpenes (which affect how things taste and smell, along with boosting the power of the cannabinoids) and several other minor substances which can be beneficial for the human body.

CBD can be extracted and purified until it is the only ingredient left. This CBD isolate can then be added to a carrier oil or used in gummy production. However, the CBD compound isolated on its own has limited capability when it comes to pain relief.

More effective is broad or full-spectrum CBD. Broad-spectrum CBD contains additional cannabinoids and terpenes from the hemp plant, but zero THC. Full-spectrum CBD has all of the beneficial compounds from the hemp plant, including the legally allowed trace amount of THC (less than .3%)

Researchers have found that full-spectrum CBD works better than CBD isolate or even broad spectrum CBD for a variety of uses. Using a full-spectrum CBD product means you get to take advantage of the “entourage effect”, which is the boost CBD gets from having terpenes and other cannabinoids present in the extract. For this beneficial reason, all Yummy CBD products are full-spectrum.

The Science of Cannabinoids

No one has definitively shown exactly what it is about CBD and other cannabinoids that makes them so effective for chronic pain, but research is finding that the human body is set up to benefit from cannabinoids and actually makes cannabinoids of its own.

These are endocannabinoids, and they interact with the human endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is connected to the central nervous system. When necessary, our bodies make natural endocannabinoids that help regulate a wide range of bodily functions.

Phytocannabinoids such as those created by plants like hemp can also affect these functions, ranging from sleep to mood to reactions to stimuli, such as pain signals running through the nervous system to the brain.

Different cannabinoids affect the ECS in different ways. Large amounts of THC bind directly to receptors causing a euphoric or paranoid psychoactive reaction. Smaller amounts don’t have the same effect, and the amount of THC in legal hemp simply acts as an enhancer for the CBD.

CBD and other non-psychoactive cannabinoids don’t bind directly; instead, they boost the body’s natural endocannabinoid production and longevity. Terpenes work in much the same way, helping full-spectrum CBD deliver an even more impactful boost.

Making endocannabinoid last longer in the body helps to prevent reuptake of chemicals like serotonin and dopamine, which are often known as “feel good” chemicals. They can improve your mood and also dampen pain signals being transmitted to the brain.

Scientists think this is why CBD works so well for chronic pain patients. Instead of constant pain signals being pinged to the brain from various parts of your body, the ECS helps regulate those signals thanks to CBD, and increases the amount of positive feelings instead.

In summary, CBD has been shown to be effective in a wide range of capacities that are helpful to pain patients, working as:

  • Analgesic (pain reliever)

  • Anti-inflammatory

  • Anti-oxidant

Early model studies even show that CBD could be useful for slowing the progression of certain diseases such as osteoarthritis, and may be able to prevent nerve damage, significantly reducing pain levels over the long term for patients with chronic illness. This could be exactly what people with degenerative diseases have been waiting for.

More research is needed, of course, but the future of CBD and other cannabinoids for pain relief is bright. For now, many people report that full-spectrum CBD is helping restore functionality to their day-to-day lives.

What is Bioavailability?

Bioavailability is the amount of a substance that – when ingested – actually makes it into the bloodstream to start taking effect. When it comes to CBD, there are two main ways people take it orally.

First, you can take CBD oil sublingually. This means putting drops of a CBD infused carrier oil (usually coconut oil) under the tongue and letting the oil soak into the sublingual tissue. This lets it get into the bloodstream fast.

Second, you can eat CBD gummies (or other edibles made with CBD.) This means the CBD has to go through the digestive system and undergo the first pass of metabolism before hitting the bloodstream.

There are pros and cons of each type of administration. The sublingual oil route can work faster (usually within 20-30 minutes), but it also hits harder and wears off more quickly. And you have to carefully measure out each dose.

In contrast, CBD gummies may take a little longer to start taking effect (an hour or a little longer, depending on a range of factors like how recently you ate and what is in your stomach), but the effects can also last longer and dosing is easy since each gummy contains a preset amount of CBD.

Benefits of CBD

People take CBD to help with various conditions, but, as noted, it should not be used as a replacement for regular medical care. How well it works for you will depend on the severity of your problem, your unique physiology, and a range of other factors.

CBD may be able to stimulate the reuptake of the neurotransmitter adenosine, modulating the sensations of pain while they are being transmitted between the nerves and the brain. It may also be able to partially or completely block pain signals from reaching processing centers by binding to receptors in immune cells around the spinal cord, reducing inflammatory and pain responses.

Full-spectrum CBD has also been shown to slow T-cell production and lower levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Since T-cells are a major factor in systemic inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, this depressive action of CBD may help minimize flare-ups of pain and inflammation in the body.

CBD is thought to help reduce systemic inflammation by minimizing oxidative stress. Preventing reductions in the amount of micro-elements such as zinc and selenium can help balance both immune and pain responses, a very helpful tool in cases of fibromyalgia or neuropathic back pain.

If you have chronic pain, you are at higher risk for additional symptoms like insomnia, fatigue, depression, and anxiety. Full-spectrum CBD has been shown to be extremely useful for promoting healthy, balanced sleep cycles.

Using CBD Gummies for Pain

CBD use is very much a case-by-case basis, and you’ll probably have to experiment a little to find what type of CBD product and what dosage works for you.

It’s important to recognize that the FDA still hasn’t officially approved CBD for medical use for pain. This means that CBD product manufacturers cannot directly market CBD as a “pain relief” solution.

However, it is undeniable that many people find CBD gummies to have many beneficial effects when used as a natural supplement for chronic pain. The early scientific research into how CBD affects the inflammatory and immune response has given hope to many that CBD can be helpful for those dealing with chronic pain due to a variety of health conditions.

Anti-inflammatory action

Inflammation causes a lot of pain, which is why over-the-counter pain relievers almost always have an anti-inflammatory ingredient in addition to an analgesic. Chronic pain conditions are often due to inflammatory response, which causes tissue swelling. CBD has the potential to help reduce inflammatory response and help people with conditions like arthritis.

Anti-oxidative action

Since oxidative stress (imbalance between antioxidants and free radicals in your body) causes a lot of inflammatory response, CBD’s natural anti-oxidative qualities are also useful. People with autoimmune conditions like fibromyalgia, lupus, or rheumatism may benefit from CBD use to fight flare-ups. CBD is shown to help prevent the formation of superoxide radicals, which reduces oxidative stresses and lowers pain symptoms.

Anti-emetic action

Many people who take CBD also value the compound for its anti-emetic properties, since it can lower nausea and reduce vomiting. This is helpful not only for chronic pain patients who feel like throwing up from pain, but also for patients undergoing medical treatment that can cause nausea, like chemotherapy or radiation. CBD may also help increase appetite, making it easier for patients in treatment to continue getting the calories they need to stave off weight-loss and weakness.

Anti-psychotic action

Chronic pain can have both a physical and mental component. It is not uncommon for chronic pain sufferers to also begin experiencing dissociative episodes as their body and brain fight to find relief from pain. For patients who also suffer from PTSD, these mental stressors can be overwhelming. CBD may help provide a calming effect for those suffering with anxiety and stress, reducing the mental and emotional impact of being constantly ill and in pain.

Neuroprotective action

People with progressive neurological disorders (such as Alzheimer’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), or Parkinson’s disease) may also take hope in the findings that show CBD may have a neuroprotective effect as well. The stress, anxiety, and tingling or neuropathic pain that comes along with such diseases may be alleviated in part by CBD.

Choosing CBD Gummies for Pain

Yummy CBD gummies are made with full-spectrum CBD extract and come in a 30-count bag of mixed fruit flavors (watermelon, green apple, pineapple, and grape.)

 

This makes dosing easy, as you can just pop one or more gummies in your mouth, chew slowly, and swallow to get the process started. Within about an hour, you’ll start feeling the effects. It’s that easy!

Want more information about the use of CBD gummies for pain? Review our helpful CBD Buyer’s Guide, then head over to our SHOP page to check out our full-spectrum Yummy CBD products.

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