CBD to relieve ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a disease that leads to chronic pain. Symptoms include arthritis, inflammation of the spinal column, chronic pain andenthesitis. There are a number of treatments available to alleviate this condition. Alternatives to drugs exist, such as CBD, which is becoming increasingly popular as a means of relieving chronic pain, muscular pain and anxiety. CBD and ankylosing spondylitis, who'd have thought? In this article, we'll be highlighting the benefits of CBD and what it can do to provide considerable relief from spondyloarthritis. Enjoy your reading!

Ankylosing spondylitis

The lower back and spine are the two main areas affected by ankylosing spondylitis. These inflammations mainly affect the body's joints, causing pain. This disease belongs to the rheumatic family. The onset of spondyloarthritis can be very early, and most men are affected. Eighty percent of symptoms appear before the age of thirty. Symptoms include fatigue and joint pain. There is also a lack of flexibility and, of course, joint inflammation.

The back pain caused by spondyloarthritis is often very severe, and in some cases can even lead to disability. When the pain is too much to bear, sleep is often disrupted. Insomnia then sets in, and the whole body suffers the consequences. Over time, the pain increases, creating even more problems. Fortunately, in some cases, the pain diminishes on its own. In France, almost 200,000 people suffer from ankylosing spondylitis, yet it's a disease that remains largely unknown to the general public.

If you'd like to exchange ideas or find out more about this disease, we recommend this blog run by someone who uses CBD to ease her pain.

CBD and its benefits

CBD or cannabidiol is a molecule extracted from the cannabis plant. It has very interesting properties from a therapeutic point of view. Unlike THC, the other well-known cannabis molecule, CBD has no "high" properties. In CBD products, THC content expressed as a percentage must not exceed 0.3%. CBD content, on the other hand, can be as high as 100%, as in the case of certain CBD isolates. We can now tell you that cannabidiol, or CBD, has a whole range of benefits and virtues, making it a natural and healthy alternative to medical treatments. You'll find a full list of CBD's benefits here, and below, some of the benefits CBD can bring to relieve ankylosing spondylitis.

CBD as a natural anti-inflammatory

CBD's anti-inflammatory properties help reduce the intensity of pain caused by ankylosing spondylitis. The treatments mainly prescribed to reduce pain are often based on opiates. CBD avoids the disadvantages of these addictive treatments, which destroy the body in other ways over the medium and long term.

CBD as a natural neuroprotectant

Cannabidiol or CBD is well known for defending and protecting our brains and neurons. It also enables our neurons to regenerate. What's more, it slows down the aging of cells that have already deteriorated. In short, thanks to CBD, your cognitive capacities will be protected, while preventing the onset of neurological disease.

CBD as a natural anxiolytic

CBD is naturally an excellent anxiolytic and antidepressant. CBD is therefore an alternative to opioid-based drug treatments. No more painkillers, now it's CBD!

CBD and spondylitis

To alleviate the pain caused by ankylosing spondylitis, effective treatments such as massage, stretching techniques and physiotherapy have been developed. Many patients suffering from spondyloarthritis prefer to take drugs such as analgesics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories or corticosteroid injections. There's one major problem with all these treatments: they all too regularly give rise to undesirable side effects. So do you think CBD can relieve pain without the side effects? The answer is YES!

Today, there is absolutely no completed research on ankylosing spondylitis and CBD. However, one is currently underway.

According to the researchers and their explanations, cannabinoids work to reduce pain. Thanks to the endocannabinoid system present in the human body, CBD activates receptors capable of providing information to the body, thereby reducing pain. This is one of the body's systems for regulating many of its physiological functions, including inflammation. To understand, the body reacts to pain or injury by activating our immune system, and depending on the situation, it's important to be able to feel the pain.

We have to be careful with the human body, because sometimes, the immune system can very well start working for no obvious reason and end up inflaming joints or muscles: this is the case, for example, with ankylosing spondylitis. As a result, the pain caused by inflammation is felt more or less acutely by the patient. CBD can come into play at this point and become a valuable aid. It reduces the sensations caused by the action of the immune system, and thus soothes the pain. Long live CBD!

Compared with Tetrahydrocannabinol, or more commonly known as THC, CBD will enhance the way cannabinoids work, so the body doesn't experience a bad reaction (like THC's high). There are no undesirable side effects.

CBD can't cure ankylosing spondylitis - it's not a medicine! However, it will help relieve the pain caused by this disease.

Before taking CBD, be sure to make an appointment with your doctor to ensure there are no contraindications with any current treatments.

Consuming CBD to relieve ankylosing spondylitis

If you want to give CBD a try, there are a number of options open to you. There are a multitude of products on the CBD market today that can help ease your aches and pains and restore your overall health.

Consuming CBD oil

To relieve pain, the most widely recommended method of consuming cannabidiol isCBD oil. CBD oil comes in the form of a bottle containing hemp oil and a drop-by-drop pipette. The idea is to take drops at set times on a regular basis. To make your choice, you should know that there are different flavors and tastes, or neutral scents as with MCT coconut CBD oil. If you're leaning towards a particular taste, we recommend CBD Calm Evening Stilla oil with its watermelon and violet flavors. Would you like more information on CBD oils? Don't wait to read this article: CBD dosage: our tips for the right dosage!

CBD flowers

The second, equally widespread way to consume cannabidiol is to use CBD flowers or CBD hash, and there are various techniques for consuming them. The first is simply to prepare them in the form of CBD infusions.

The second technique for consuming CBD flowers is vaporization. You'll need dedicated equipment like that available on the Zamnesia website to avoid the harmful effects of conventional combustion.

And finally, CBD flowers will be delighted to be part of your dishes in the kitchen! Yes, we did say kitchen. More and more renowned chefs are adding CBD flowers to their favourite dishes. One of the varieties we recommend if you want to give it a try is the OG Kush CBD !

Other CBD products

On the Cali Weed website, you'll find other CBD-based products capable of doing you a lot of good. CBD candy and CBD vape, for example.

It's also possible to take CBD in the form of CBD e-liquid if you're already a vaping enthusiast.

Finally, the famous Moonrock CBDwith its 55% CBD content, will melt your senses and plunge you into maximum relaxation.

Our CBD shop is located in France, and we offer a range of natural, organic French products. Above all, we want to help as many people as possible regain their quality of life by alleviating their pain. If you liked this article, don't hesitate to leave a comment below. And if you have any questions, you can also leave us a message via this page and we'll be delighted to answer them.

The Cali Weed team