Does CBD Help With Nerve Pain?
Many people report that CBD helps with nerve pain, particularly when applied topically to affected areas. Cannabinoid receptors are found in peripheral nerve tissue, which provides a biological basis for why topical CBD may reduce localized nerve discomfort.
Nerve pain, whether from neuropathy, sciatica, injury, or other sources, involves altered signaling in the peripheral nervous system. Cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2) are found in peripheral nerve tissue, including the nerve endings in the skin and the nerve fibers running through underlying tissue. Topical CBD applied to areas of nerve discomfort interacts with these local receptors. A 2020 study published in the journal Pain found that topical CBD application was associated with reduced pain and cold, itchy sensations in patients with peripheral neuropathy.
Results vary significantly by the underlying cause of nerve pain and the severity of nerve involvement. Customers with post-injury nerve pain, diabetic neuropathy, and sciatica are among those who most frequently report positive results with topical cannabinoids. Apply directly to the symptomatic area and use consistently for at least 3 to 5 days before evaluating effectiveness.