Relieving chronic pain with medical cannabis

Medical cannabis is a therapeutic option used to treat various forms of chronic pain. Through its cannabinoids, it interacts with the nervous system’s receptors to modulate pain signals, reduce inflammation, influence neurotransmitters, and calm overactive neural responses.

These combined mechanisms provide an effective alternative approach for patients suffering from persistent pain.

Medical cannabis: an alternative to conventional treatments

To effectively relieve chronic pain, it’s essential to target the specific types of pain with appropriate medical cannabis strategies.

1. Neuropathic Pain

Neuropathic pain is often caused by nerve damage resulting from conditions such as diabetes or treatments like chemotherapy. This type of pain is typically severe and difficult to manage. Medical cannabis can provide significant relief by modulating pain transmission through its interaction with cannabinoid receptors in the nervous system.

2. Inflammatory Pain (Degenerative Diseases)

Chronic inflammatory conditions like arthritis and Crohn’s disease cause ongoing inflammation and pain. The cannabinoids in cannabis are well known for their anti-inflammatory properties, making them a potential treatment to help reduce both inflammation and associated pain. By targeting inflammation at its source, cannabis offers a natural alternative to traditional painkillers.

3. Pain Related to Trauma

Traumatic injuries—from car accidents, falls, or sports-related incidents—can lead to both acute and chronic pain. Medical cannabis has shown effectiveness in managing post-traumatic pain due to its analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. In addition to treating physical discomfort, cannabis may also ease related symptoms such as anxiety or post-traumatic stress, offering a more holistic approach to pain management.

Medical cannabis treatment: consult a healthcare professional

Chronic pain treatment with medical cannabis must be supervised by a qualified healthcare provider. Every type of pain—and every patient—is unique. There are multiple strains of cannabis and various methods of administration that can be tailored to your specific needs.

Medical supervision is crucial to monitor possible side effects and make necessary treatment adjustments for safe and effective use.

For more information or to schedule your first consultation, either remotely or in person, contact the professionals at Clinique SCM. We offer ongoing support to help you use medical cannabis in a safe, personalized, and controlled way.