Pain is a natural protective mechanism of the organism. When pain lasts more than 3 weeks, we talk about chronic pain. Scientists have discovered that the endocannabinoid system has an important influence on persistent chronic pain.
The cause of nerve pain
Nerve pain, chronic or neuropathic, is caused by damaged nerves that lead to their malfunction. The cause of nerve pain can vary, for example, due to herniation, carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal cord injury, diabetes, or following a surgical intervention. In chronic pain, there is a change in the nerve pathways that send pain impulses to the brain. Increasingly more stimuli are transmitted and experienced in the brain as "pain." One has become more sensitive to painful stimuli, causing the pain signal to give a "false" alarm. Pain is felt earlier and with more intensity than expected.
Symptoms
Nerve pain has various degrees of severity, ranging from a slightly bothersome pain to intense and overwhelming pain. Nerve pain is often chronic and can manifest with various symptoms such as:
#tingling
# pain to touch
#tingling
# ardor
# sensation of cold or pain
Traditional treatment
Doctors often prescribe chemical or synthetic analgesic drugs or nerve blockers (for example, antidepressants). In many cases, these medications can have serious side effects. In the short term, they may help well, but in the long term, the effect diminishes and the side effects increase.
Biological system: ECS
Scientists have discovered that the human body has a vast endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is made up of an extensive network of receptors present throughout the body and in the brain. These receptors are very important in the communication and transmission of pain. This ECS is fueled by cannabinoids. Each person, in small amounts, also produces them on their own.
Cannabinoids
Hemp is one of the few plants that contains many cannabinoids. Hemp products are legally available and you definitely CANNOT get high from them! These cannabinoids are extracted from specially cultivated fiber hemp plants and are a 100% natural plant-based product. The use of a high dose of cannabinoids activates the receptors and has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
CBD: transdermal vs oral
Transdermal administration is much more effective and safe. The body does not have to digest (first-pass effect) the active substances first (which can take 2-3 hours) before they enter the bloodstream. Additionally, the organism breaks down most substances, resulting in a low absorption rate of only 6%!.
Through the skin, the ingredients enter the bloodstream immediately (in 5 minutes) and are gradually released over 24 hours. As a result, there are no spikes and the absorption rate increases to ±65%, this is 15 times more effective!
