Why Use CBD For Pain Management?

CBD is reshaping the way South Africans manage pain – in a non-addictive and safe way¹!

Pain is a warning from your brain, a sort of public service announcement about a real threat.² It’s during these times, we could all use a little help.

Why Use CBD?

CBD for pain and inflammation³ has been steadily making headlines around the world, with more and more patients exploring the wide-ranging health, wellness and lifestyle benefits of CBD.

In order to understand CBD for use in pain management, you must first understand what CBD actually is.

CBD is a cannabinoid and is just one of many naturally occurring chemicals found in the cannabis plant. It is reported to assist with relieving three types of pain: inflammatory pain, nociceptive pain (caused by damage to tissue, muscle, joints) and neuropathic pain.³

CBD Without The THC

Are CBD oils safe, you may ask?  The answer is a resounding, “yes”!

CBD does not have psychoactive properties because it does not have THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). As a result, it does not cause the sensation of getting “high” that’s often associated with cannabis.²

The human body has an endocannabinoid system (ECS) that is involved in a number of the body’s processes, one of which includes pain. The ECS has two types of receptors called CB1 and CB2.⁴

CBD triggers the CB2 receptors to produce its own cannabinoids, and that is why CBD seems to impact pain and inflammation responses.⁴

So if you’re looking to maintain your general health and wellbeing without the mind-altering effects one can experience from marijuana, then CBD is an option that may appeal.^1&8

The ADCO CBD PAIN⁵ product range is formulated with a variety of ingredients that work together to help manage pain and get you back on the road to good health.

The range comprises of ADCO CBD STRESS⁶, available in drops, and capsule format.  ADCO CBD DAILY⁷ products, available in drops, edible pastille, and capsule format.  The ADCO CBD DAILY 10 edible pastilles⁸ come in pre-dosed bites, various colours, and an assortment of delectable lemon-lime, mango, raspberry, and strawberry flavours. The ADCO CBD PAIN⁵ products are produced in drops, capsules, and gel format.

Trusted, reliable, reputable ADCO CBD products are available from the ADCO CBD online store – https://www.adcocbd.co.za/shop as well as independent pharmacies and selected Clicks and Dis-Chem stores.  For more information visit: www.adcocbd.co.za and join the conversations on Facebook and  Instagram. #ADCOCBD #onlineshopping #healthandwellness #painmanagement

References :

1. Pisanti S, Malfitano AM, Ciaglia E, et al. Cannabidiol: State of the art and new challenges for therapeutic applications. Pharmacol Ther 2017;175:133-150.
2. Howard Schubiner, M.D, Pain is a message: How our brains try to protect us. Last accessed – 29/07/2021. Posted March 13, 2015 | https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unlearn-your-pain/201503/pain-is-message-how-our-brains-try-protect-us
3. Mbvundula EC, Rainsford KD, Bunning AD. Cannabinoids in pain and inflammation. Inflammopharmacology 2004;12(2):99-114.  
4. Nahtigal I, Blake A, Hand A, et al. The pharmacological properties of cannabis. J Pain Manage 2016;9(4):481-491.
5. ADCO CBD Pain. Professional information leaflet. 25 November 2019.
6. ADCO CBD Stress. Professional information leaflet. 25 November 2019.
7. ADCO CBD Daily. Professional information leaflet. 9 December 2019.
8. ADCO CBD Daily Pastilles. Professional information leaflet. 13 May 2020.