{"id":704,"date":"2019-06-28T00:27:14","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T00:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wmlearnver2.wmmota.com\/?p=704"},"modified":"2026-04-18T01:24:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T01:24:38","slug":"use-cbd-oil-back-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/cbd\/use-cbd-oil-back-pain","title":{"rendered":"CBD oil and back pain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Recognized as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24665116\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">leading cause of disability worldwide<\/a>, back pain is a common condition that can cause extreme discomfort \u2013 not to mention a few missed days of work or physical activity. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17445733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Evidence suggests<\/a> that 50% to 80% of adults will experience at least one episode of back pain at some point in their lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Back pain can occur for any number of reasons and range in severity, whether it be a simple muscle strain, bad posture, a ruptured disc, arthritis, or even a sign of more serious medical conditions, such as a kidney infection or blood clot.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As research into the benefits of cannabis continues, cannabidiol (CBD) has emerged as a potentially <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/cannabis-and-your-body\/cbd-oil-for-pain-relief\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">viable treatment for pain relief<\/a>. CBD is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant, second in abundance only to THC, and is widely perceived to help reduce pain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it stands to reason that someone experiencing back pain might be wondering whether they can effectively use <a href=\"https:\/\/news.weedmaps.com\/2019\/05\/the-best-cbd-oils-for-pain-anxiety-and-sleep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">CBD oil for back pain<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day1_326.jpg?ssl=1\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_576\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day1_326.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day1_326.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day1_326.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day1_326.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day1_326.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day1_326.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"cbd oil and balm\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>CBD is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant and is widely perceived to help reduce pain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_576\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day1_326.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day1_326.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day1_326.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day1_326.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day1_326.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day1_326.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"cbd oil and balm\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"research-overview\">\n\tResearch overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More peer-reviewed research is needed, focused specifically on CBD treatment for back pain relief, but numerous studies have already demonstrated the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of this cannabinoid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When CBD interacts with the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/cannabis-and-your-body\/endocannabinoid-system\/\" target=\"_blank\">endocannabinoid system<\/a> (ECS), which is an internal system that regulates our bodies, it enhances the signaling of anandamide, a pain-regulating compound found in the brain that is linked to feelings of well-being and happiness. By preventing the absorption of this molecule, CBD pushes excess quantities into the bloodstream, reducing pain throughout the body.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Topical-2.jpg?ssl=1\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_325\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Topical-2.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Topical-2.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Topical-2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Topical-2.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Topical-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Topical-2.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"cbd lotion on back\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>CBD pushes excess quantities into the bloodstream, reducing pain throughout the body.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_325\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Topical-2.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Topical-2.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Topical-2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Topical-2.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Topical-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Topical-2.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"cbd lotion on back\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>CBD has also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1575333\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">demonstrated the ability to reduce pain<\/a> through the body's TRPV1 receptors, responsible for control functions such as inflammation and the awareness of pain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"the-studies\">\n\tThe studies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0161813X15001229\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">study<\/a>, published in the September 2015 edition of the journal Neurotoxicology, found that CBD also inhibits glutamate levels in the brain and spinal cord, which is associated with increased sensations of pain and transmission. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5645627\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Past research also suggests<\/a> that CBD could be an effective treatment for some of the most detrimental conditions that cause chronic pain, such as neuropathic pain in multiple sclerosis (MS) and intractable cancer pain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/22585736\" target=\"_blank\">2012 study<\/a>, also conducted on lab mice, researchers found that CBD targets alpha-3 glycine receptors to suppress chronic inflammatory and neuropathic pain associated with dysfunctional glycine receptors, an important target for pain processing by the spine, without causing any noticeable analgesic tolerance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There's no definitive answer yet, but a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4851925\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">2016 animal study<\/a> published in European Journal of Pain found that topical application may be more effective than the sublingual method. The research team discovered that while CBD had poor oral bioavailability in lab rats, topical CBD application provided more constant plasma levels, bypassing gastrointestinal administration and first-pass metabolism, which is a phenomenon where the concentration of a drug is reduced before it reaches circulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-arthritis\"><strong>Arthritis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is evidence that CBD could reduce pain associated with osteoarthritis, a multifunctional joint disease that causes joint degeneration and inflammation. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5690292\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">2017 study<\/a> in the journal Pain found that local application of CBD reduced joint inflammation and prevented pain, suggesting that CBD would be an effective treatment for pain associated with arthritis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24494687\">2014 review<\/a> in the European Journal of Neuroscience that summarized past research on CBD and osteoarthritis, researchers concluded that while clinical evidence is limited, existing studies on CBD use for arthritis treatment have shown promising results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spinal-injury\">Spinal injury<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CBD has also been examined as a treatment for other conditions that cause intense bouts with back pain. For instance, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4269422\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">2014 study<\/a> demonstrated that CBD reduced the severity of damage caused by disc degeneration in the vertebrae. After inflicting lab rates with a spinal injury, the research team injected them with various concentrations of CBD, and concluded that higher doses of CBD provided an anti-degenerative effect and \u201cattenuated the effects of disc injury.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sleep\"><strong>Sleep<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For some, chronic back pain may make it difficult to get a proper night of sleep, but a growing faction of research points to CBD as an effective sleep aid as well. One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6326553\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">study<\/a>, published in the Permanente Journal in January 2019, found that CBD alleviated short-term sleep issues and reduced anxiety in a majority of patients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1156.jpg?ssl=1\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_579\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1156.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1156.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1156.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1156.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1156.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1156.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>Chronic back pain may make it difficult to get a proper night of sleep, but research points to CBD as an effective sleep aid as well.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_579\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1156.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1156.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1156.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1156.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1156.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1156.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>While the initial evidence supports that notion that CBD is a viable treatment for chronic pain, it's important to note that more clinical research is needed to gain a better understanding of the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of this non-intoxicating cannabinoid.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Major contributions from <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/subject-matter-expert\/apoe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Adie Rae<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recognized as the leading cause of disability worldwide, back pain is a common condition that can cause extreme discomfort \u2013 not to mention a few missed days of work or physical activity. 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