Plant-based, alternative chronic pain treatment
Chronic pain is usually categorised as longstanding pain that has been going on for over three months. There are a number of things that can cause chronic pain, but it is always debilitating and severely impacts quality of life. Although there are a number of medications that can be prescribed in an attempt to combat pain severity, recently, increasing numbers of chronic pain patients are turning to plant-based approaches to treat their symptoms. So much so, that it is now the number one condition treated with natural treatments.
Am I eligible?28 million
Just under 28 million adults in the UK are estimated to live with chronic pain.
64%
Pain decreases by 64% on average with plant-based alternatives, suggests US patient survey.
84%
Of those who have tried natural alternatives for pain management said it was an effective pain treatment.
Number 1
Condition in the UK being treated with alternative, plant-based treatments is chronic pain.
Symptoms
Anxiety
Burning pain
Decreased activity level
Depression
Fatigue
Irritability
Joint pain
Muscle aches
Poor flexibility
Sleep problems
If you are suffering from any of these symptoms. Please speak with your GP to find out more.
Treatment options:
Although there are a number of exercises that can prevent chronic pain from getting worse, such as swimming, yoga, and walking, this often isn’t enough. Physical therapy may be recommended as a treatment option, or pharmaceutical painkillers and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be prescribed as a first line treatment for chronic pain.
Codeine
Fentanyl
Ibuprofen
Morphine
NSAIDs
Paracetamol
Tramadol
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A word from our specialist
“Many conditions that lead to chronic pain often respond poorly to conventional pharmaceutical medications. More and more is being understood about how the endocannabinoid system interacts with the more well-known pain pathways to work synergistically with these conventional medications. Chronic pain comes with a variety of associated symptoms such as poor sleep, fatigue, brain fog and reduced appetite – all of which treatment with medical cannabis can improve.“
Dr David Tang
Clinic Director
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Am I eligible?How can natural, plant-based treatments benefit chronic pain?
Natural, plant-based treatments have demonstrated promising potential in providing rapid, long-lasting, pain relief. It’s believed this is because of the way natural, plant chemicals interact with the receptors in our brains or body, and in the case of chronic pain, specifically those in the pain-modulating centre of our brains where they can decrease the recognition of, or sensitivity to, pain.
It’s believed that some of these natural compounds can also increase the production of anandamide, which is a chemical (or an endocannabinoid) that is naturally produced by the body. As well as being associated with pain regulation, anandamide is believed to reduce the feeling of pain, and improve mood.
There are a number of health conditions that are often linked with chronic pain syndrome, including fibromyalgia, arthritis, cancer, and endometriosis, because of the long-lasting pain they cause. Injury and surgical trauma can also be common causes of chronic pain, but chronic pain can sometimes be experienced even when these conditions improve, for what seems like an unexplained reason.
If you are struggling to manage your symptoms and have already tried two conventional treatments to manage chronic pain, natural, alterative pain therapies may be suitable for you. Use our free eligibility tool to find out now.