5 Cannabis Strains That Can Help Combat Pain

A study reviewing medical cannabis patients from 2012 to April 2018 found chronic pain the most common qualifying condition for legal, medical marijuana use. Unlike traditional treatments, there are dozens of cannabis strains that relieve pain without opioids. This approach is more beneficial to patients. As with most medications, what works for one person, might not work for another. With so many options available, these beautiful flowers are among the best options for people suffering from various pain types, including severe chronic and neuropathic pain. 

What are the Best Marijuana Strains for Migraines?

A migraine is a specific type of pain that comes with other symptoms that cannabis also helps, such as nausea, vomiting, and mood changes. In addition, most cultivars can reduce migraine triggers, such as stress and irregular sleep. Try these flowers to reduce migraine symptoms,

• OG Kush (Indica dominant with 19% THC content and an average CBD level)

• White Widow (50/50 hybrid with 19% THC  content and a low CBD level)

What are the Best Cannabis Strains for Chronic Pain?

Chronic pain is debilitating and can contribute to depression and anxiety. Patients that live with everyday pain from inflammation also experience trouble sleeping and high-stress levels that can make all their conditions worse. Reduce different types of chronic pain, such as joint pain and muscle pain, with these potent buds,

• ACDC (Hybrid strain with high CBD content with 1.4% THC)

• Granddaddy Purple (Indica dominant strain with 20 to 27% THC content and 1% CBD)

• Blueberry (Indica dominant hybrid with 16% to 24% THC, 1%CBN, and unknown CBD%)

What are the Best Marijuana Strains for Arthritis?

Arthritis is a type of chronic pain that affects the joints. There are several indica dominant and sativa dominant strains that offer pain relief from arthritis that reduces inflammation. Another option older patients prefer is a high CBD cultivar that doesn't produce a psychoactive effect. Here are some of the most popular options at medical marijuana dispensaries. 

• Blue Diesel (Indica dominant strain with up to 23% THC and an unknown CBD level)

• Cannatonic 50/50 hybrid  CBD strain with 7% THC and 12% CBD)

What are the Best Marijuana Strains for Muscle Spasms?

Ouch! Whether your muscle spasms are from a chronic condition, such as myofascial pain syndrome, lupus, fibromyalgia, and peripheral arterial disease, medical cannabis may help. By providing inflammation and muscle spasm pain relief, patients can improve sleep and reduce symptoms from secondary conditions, including high-stress levels,  anxiety, and depression.

Here are some potential flowers to try for relieving muscle spasm pain,

• Northern Lights (Indica dominant with 18% THC ratio and a medium CBD level)

• Sour Diesel (Sativa dominant with 18% THC and a low CBD level)

What are the Best Medical Marijuana Strains for Cancer Pain?

While cannabis sativa can't cure cancer, it's been used for years to alleviate the severe pain it causes and reduce cancer treatment's side effects. The wide range of symptoms makes for much trial and error to find the cannabis strain that relieves most or all. Along with pain, cancer patients need help with nausea, increasing appetite, sleeping, anxiety, and depression. 

The most common buds for cancer patients selling at dispensaries include,

• Sour Diesel (Sativa dominant with 18% THC and a low CBD level)

• Girl Scout Cookies (Indica dominant strain with 17% THC and less than 1% CBD)

To learn more about how medical cannabis can help with pain relief, schedule your appointment today with a licensed MMJ physician. A medical marijuana card allows patients access to quality, safe cannabis products. The process is easy, and the results can improve your quality of life.