Posts Tagged ‘chronic pain’
Can Medical Marijuana Help Osteoarthritis Pain?
Medical marijuana has been used to help treat a variety of health ailments, from conditions such as epilepsy to chronic pain disorders. The many states that have approved the use of cannabis as medicine have taken into account the research stating that MMJ often provides relief from the debilitating symptoms of certain chronic health disorders.…
Read MoreCan Herbal Remedies Really Treat Arthritis?
More and more people are looking to supplement their current chronic illness treatment plans with natural remedies. Many natural medicine options can provide relief from a variety of different ailments and the debilitating symptoms that often go along with them. For conditions such as arthritis, people face pain, swelling, stiffness, and a decreased range of…
Read MoreExplaining the Science Behind MMJ And Joint Pain Relief
These days, most people in the United States are aware that Medical Marijuana, aka MMJ, can be used for pain relief – and more specifically, joint pain relief for conditions such as arthritis. But why does marijuana help joint pain? What’s the best strain of MMJ to use for this purpose? And how exactly can…
Read More4 Ways Medical Marijuana Can Help Arthritis Patients
Medical marijuana is used for many chronic conditions, one of which is arthritis in all its forms. Like many of the conditions that qualify patients for MMJ cards, the main course of action for those that suffer from arthritis is the management of their symptoms, which include joint pain and stiffness, among others. MMJ has…
Read MoreHow Senior Citizens Can Benefit from Using MMJ Products
More and more people are getting introduced to the many advantages of using medical marijuana. With its increased availability and popularity, senior citizens are becoming more likely to buy MMJ products. Between 2006 and 2013, the use of cannabis by senior citizens (over the age of 65) increased by an astounding 250 percent. In fact,…
Read MoreCould MMJ Products Affect the US Opioid Epidemic?
A massive opioid epidemic is currently sweeping the United States, creating a shocking increase in overdoses and deaths. Although some people are prescribed painkillers (like oxycodone, hydrocodone, and fentanyl) for chronic pain issues, there are also many who use opioids as recreational drugs. For those who are using opioids as prescribed, it’s possible that an…
Read MoreAn In-Depth Look at MMJ Qualifying Conditions
Medical marijuana has been legalized in the U.S. since 1996, although the legislature applies on a state-by-state basis. The first state to blaze the trail was California, and since then, 28 others have followed in its footsteps, with several more waiting in the wings, on the cusp of legalization. Unfortunately for patients, MMJ law is…
Read MoreThe Best MMJ Complimentary Exercises for Chronic Back Pain
Chronic back pain is experienced by millions of Americans across the country each day. The sometimes crippling affliction is one of the number one reasons cited in medical marijuana card applications every year. Though MMJ on its own can be pretty power-packed when it comes to banishing those lower back blues, sometimes you need a…
Read MoreWill MMJ Cure My Aches?
Chronic pain is one of the toughest conditions to live with. There is no standard test for it, it can take many forms, and it often varies wildly from person to person. Most patients are understandably reluctant to rely upon traditional prescription painkillers, many of which are addictive. But what is the alternative to living…
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