CBD oil for chronic pain
author: Colette Peabody
In the last two years, the popularity of cannabidiol has exploded as evidenced by the number of retailers, dispensaries, and storekeepers marketing a wide variety of products infused with cannabidiol (CBD) oil. Manufacturers often claim the product is helpful for reducing pain, anxiety, and insomnia though there is very little scientific evidence to support their claims. Objective: a scoping review of current scientific research and available information was used as the theoretical framework to demonstrating the efficacy, side effects and potential use of cannabidiol for chronic non-malignant pain and common associated symptoms; the condition most commonly seen in the chiropractic setting. The purpose of the research is to assist chiropractors in making sound, reliable recommendations for patients. Data sources and Selection: five electronic data bases were used including PubMed, Cochrane, EMBASE, Google Scholar & SciVerse, 2015-2019, for CBD for pain, anxiety and insomnia in humans. Seven articles met the criteria. High-quality instruments were utilized to compile and compare the data. Results and conclusions: The analyses failed to show statistically significant improvement in pain levels and associated symptoms using cannabidiol verse placebo. This information may guide the conversation between chiropractic doctors and their patients. (This is a conference presentation abstract and not a full work that has been published.)
