Dealing with pain has a significant impact on your life. Chronic pain, nerve pain, injuries, migraine headaches, menstrual cramps, and many other types of pain interfere with everything you do. Moving around may be difficult. You might find it hard to relax or fall asleep. Conventional pain medications often come with unwanted side effects. Cannabis provides an effective alternative. Here are some of the most popular strains for pain relief.
ACDC
ACDC is a hybrid strain of cannabis that’s high in both CBD and THC. It can help to zap away various types of pain and inflammation as well as alleviate anxiety, all without producing significant psychoactive effects.
Afghan Kush
Afghan Kush is a 100% pure Indica strain that provides potent pain relief, particularly for nerve-pain. It contains several anti-pain and anti-inflammatory terpenes, which help to boost its effectiveness. One thing to keep in mind is that this strain does make you sleepy, so you might want to save it for nighttime use.
Blue Dream
Blue Dream is a cross between the mentally stimulating Sativa Haze and relaxing Blueberry. A favorite among users for its sweet blueberry taste, it has a high THC content that provides a potent full-body high that melts away your pain. It won’t knock you out, though. Its Sativa genetics contribute to an increase in focus and motivation so you can get the relief you need while still being able to function.
Cataract Kush
Cataract Kush is a powerful hybrid that provides fast-acting pain relief. It’s particularly effective for those who suffer spinal cord or back injuries. It is strong, however, so you may want to start with another strain if you’re a new user.
CBD Critical Mass
CBD Critical Mass has a fairly balanced CBD to THC ratio, providing you with the best of both worlds when it comes to alleviating your discomfort. The two combat pain, inflammation, muscle spasms, and stress. The strain provides a gentle euphoria along with uplifting, happy effects.
Harlequin
Harlequin is arguably one of the most popular CBD-heavy strains. As a 75% Sativa, it helps to soothe your pain without interfering with your ability to work. Instead of relaxing you and putting you to sleep, it uplifts and clears your head, making it the perfect daytime pain-reliever.
Sour Diesel
Sour Diesel is another Sativa-dominant strain that increases focus and clarity while easing your pain. Despite its diesel-like aroma and flavor, it’s another popular option for treating different types of pain, and you’ll find it at most dispensaries.
White Widow
As a potent Indica-dominant hybrid, White Widow provides a comfortable full-body high that helps you to release muscle tension and pain. Its Sativa genetics provide a head high that keeps your mind off of what ails you. You’ll likely fall asleep with this one, so make sure you’re somewhere cozy.
With so many different strains, you might get overwhelmed trying to find the right one for you. As you search, keep the cannabinoid content in mind. Take a look at the terpene profiles of various strains. Don’t forget to factor in your specific type of pain, your goals, and your cannabis tolerance level. If you still have questions, don’t hesitate to speak with a budtender at your dispensary for help.