Let’s start with what CBD is. CBD, or Cannabidiol, is one of the many active compounds found in the cannabis plant. Luckily, CBD is non-psychoactive and has many of the same medical benefits as Tetrahydrocannabinol (aka THC), another active and more well-known compound thanks to its psychoactive properties. This compound being the one that gets you “high.” CBD allows you to take advantage of the healing benefits without leaving you with the inebriated feeling that often goes hand in hand with THC. There has also been research that has shown that CBD is a very powerful painkiller and has anti-inflammatory properties that help make internal and external pain much more
manageable. What’s also nice about this compound is that it is not addictive and very safe for you to take. Even if you take too much, at worst you will have a headache or diarrhea. Though when taking CBD for topical pain, those symptoms do not usually occur.

So why should I use CBD cream? What makes it so special is that with its anti-inflammatory properties, it can reduce the symptoms you may be experiencing on your skin. It can go through about four layers of skin to improve deeper pain you may be experiencing. CBD cream evades the CB1 and CB2 receptors and heads straight for a neurotransmitter middleman that blocks signals for pain and itch by working through agents called anandamide and 2-AG. Sidestepping the CB1 and CB2 receptors means that CBD can mute pain without the high sensation delivered by THC. CBD can significantly reduce intense pain, sharp pain, itchy sensations, and cold. Other research also suggests that topical CBD may be useful for treating joint and muscle pain associated with other conditions, such as migraines. Topical CBD may also benefit certain skin disorders. CBD cream has been shown to help with cases such as eczema and arthritis. Depending on what level of pain you may be having, we will surly have something that can help with your needs.

At AHS, we have two different creams that can help you with different levels of pain. We use a 1-10 scale to represent pain, for example, 1 would be the lightest amount of pain while 10 would be considered some of the worst pain you can experience. We have two different creams to accommodate both levels of pain. We have our 1500mg cream that would be good for pain that is a 5 or lower, and our 2500mg cream that is for 6 and higher levels of pain. Luckily, it’s very easy to apply to the skin as well! Our creams come with little spatulas that can help you scoop up a tiny bit of cream, a little bit can go a long way! You just apply a little bit to your affected area, and it will help elevate the pain within half an hour to an hour, depending on the person. Always be careful where you put the cream though, never put it near your eyes or near more sensitive areas of your body (such as genitalia.) Our 2500mg cream does contain menthol in it, so be warned if you either have an allergy or are sensitive to this ingredient. At AHS, we have many specialists and a nurse on staff who can answer any additional questions about CBD or how to take it if you are on any medications.

Spinal stenosis is characterized by aggravated pain and inflammation that can lead to numbness and muscle weakness. There are two primary forms of spinal stenosis that exist. Cervical stenosis primarily occurs in the part of the spine in a person’s neck, whereas lumbar stenosis occurs in the portion of the spine near one’s lower back.

Treatment for this condition includes physical therapy, corrective surgery and prescribed medications. Medications used to treat spinal stenosis include Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Gabapentin and Pregabalin. Each prescribed medication contains negative side effects that include abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, bruising, skin rash, ringing in the ears, memory loss, viral infections, tremors and weight gain.

CBD may help alleviate the symptoms of spinal stenosis like pain, inflammation, spasms and anxiety without the negative side effects of prescribed medication. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a bodily system comprised of endocannabinoids, or neurotransmitters, that are responsible for sending signals to other systems in the body.

When a person experiences a condition that induces chronic states of pain, such as spinal stenosis, the receptor expression in the ECS is altered. The best way to counteract the discomfort and inflammation provoked by spinal stenosis is to influence the levels of endocannabinoids present in one’s ECS.

Our AHS 1500mg tincture can be taken sublingually along with our AHS 2500mg cream that can be applied topically to help reduce the symptoms of spinal stenosis. Always consult your primary care physician before starting a new treatment.

Our team of specialists are always available to provide you with education and assist you with any questions regarding CBD.