Hello, I’m Adeola, a writer and researcher, from Nigeria.

I’m one of the biggest fans of the internet, specifically because you can find information about almost anything if you know where to look. So on this particular day, I searched for first-hand accounts of people who had gotten a long-lasting solution to pain, or at least something that could point me in the direction. I had almost given up when I stumbled on research that provided unfiltered insight into the benefits of hemp oil for pain.

What I discovered was the turning point of my almost 24-hour search through website after website. There is irrefutable evidence of the positive effects hemp oil has on chronic pain. Before we dive deep into the benefits of hemp oil for pain, here’s a background on how this oil works.

The Science of Cannabinoids

Let’s break down what makes hemp oil a good candidate in the first place for pain relief. 

Cannabinoids 

Cannabinoids are compounds with potent therapeutic effects found in cannabis. Hemp contains over 100 cannabinoids. Of all of them, Cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are the most researched. 

Cannabinoid Receptors 

The human body is home to the endocannabinoid system, made up of cannabinoid receptors. These receptors are super important for improving mood, boosting immunity, treating sleep disorders, and most importantly, pain relief. The endocannabinoid system is a cell-signaling system present in every human. We have these receptors because our bodies create their own natural cannabinoids, and these receptors also happen to fit the plant-based cannabinoids made by nature perfectly.

Hemp Oil 

The CBD, found in hemp oil provides positive neuroprotection, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidative effects, which many researchers are still looking into.

What’s truly remarkable about hemp oil is the amazing synergy of all ingredients to make wholesome oil for complete body wellness. It’s no secret that millions of people suffer needless pain daily, and what’s even more painful are deaths from an overdose of pain medications. We can change this by pursuing natural methods.

The good news is that almost every form of pain can be treated with the right methods. I’ve watched more than a few friends dive into CBD oil, and the results have been surprisingly good. So, I’m obliged to add my opinion to the rising interest in hemp oil, and here’s the bottom line: it’s a powerful and helpful tool worth trying out.

It helps that hemp oil is gradually achieving legal status in several parts of the world. Compared to pure cannabis, there’s no worry about getting high. Unlike pharmaceutical products, Hemp oil actually treats the root causes of the pain. 

Addressing the Root Causes of Pain with Hemp Oil

What do you do when the indicator light for low oil supply blinks on your car dashboard? Do you ignore it? Get a band-aid to wrap around the dashboard? Or even cut out the indicator wires? 

None of these things solve the problem permanently, and that brings us to the fourth option… putting some oil in your engine. This is what it means to treat the root causes of a problem, rather than looking for a fix that involves constant use without directly getting rid of the issue. You’ve given your vehicle exactly what it asked for by putting some oil in your car. You can do the same with hemp oil. Giving your body exactly what it needs has been shown to get rid of pain rather than merely treating symptoms over a long time.

Research has proven that various cannabinoids in hemp oil show improvement in:

• Neurotransmitters
• Nerve pain
• Inflammation
• Muscle pain
• Anxiety and depression
• Insomnia

How Hemp Oil Works

CBD, present in hemp oil, works alongside the endocannabinoid system for chronic pain relief. CBD interacts with these receptors in the immune system and brain to achieve the desired results. The cannabinoid receptors receive these chemical signals and the cell responds with pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects. This is one of the major goals of pain management.

So, now that I’ve talked so glowingly about the benefits of hemp oil for pain, does it have any side effects? Well, you’ll have to agree that there’s hardly anything in today’s world that has no side effects, but hemp oil has minimal side effects, if any... 

Should you use Hemp Oil?

Hemp oil is great for alleviating pain without side effects, making it a better choice than prescription drugs. When used right, you can completely turn around your quality of life for the better. That’s an experience worth having.