Research

CBD Creams That May Help Nerve Pain and Damage

August 6, 2024 03:30 pm ET Estimated Read Time: 3 Minutes

Fact checked by Kymberly Drapcho

CBD Creams That May Help Nerve Pain and Damage

The body’s nervous system is responsible for everything your body does including important functions such as regulating breathing and sensing heat/cold. When this major system takes damage, naturally its ability to perform those functions will become impaired. Individuals suffering from nerve damage often use topical products to reduce symptoms of nerve damage. Cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabinoid from cannabis, is quickly becoming a vital ingredient in effective topical products for nerve damage and pain.

Nerve Damage Can Inhibit Livelihood

The nervous system is made up of the body’s network of neurons and nerves that coordinate and transmit signals to other parts of the body. It consists of two components. One is the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. The other is the peripheral nervous system which is comprised of all the varieties of nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal cord including the muscles and organs.

The nervous system is vital to living a functional and good quality of life. So, any amount of damage can put all of that at risk. Let’s have a look at what nerve damage and pain entails as well as which CBD creams are best for managing symptoms.

Neuropathy and nerve damage symptoms come in a wide variety, which makes sense when you consider that there are many locations and different nerve types which could be affected. As such, the symptoms will depend on the location and affected nerves but include the following:

Automatic Nerve Damage Symptoms:

Inability to sense chest pain
Too much sweating or not enough sweating
Lightheadedness
Dry eyes
Dry mouth
Constipation
Bladder dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction

Motor Nerve Damage Symptoms:

Weakness
Muscle atrophy
Fasciculation (twitching)
Paralysis

Sensory Nerve Damage Symptoms:

Pain
Sensitivity
Numbness
Tingling
Prickling
Burning
Positional awareness problems

CBD Creams for Nerve Pain and Damage

Cannabidiol (CBD) has come to gain a lot of attraction for its therapeutic properties. Thankfully, the nervous system contains endocannabinoid receptors to which CBD can bind. CBD has proven time and time again to work effectively for alleviating anxiety, controlling seizures, relieving pain, alleviating nausea and vomiting, reducing inflammation as well as a neuroprotectant.

CBD topicals can be applied directly to the areas experiencing symptoms. However, reports suggest that it’s unlikely that any type of cream will be able to fix nerve damage. Although the CBD cream will not be able to fix the nerve pain or damage, it will be able to provide relief from symptoms thereby improving the quality of living without the worry of hefty medical bills or adverse side effects from pharmaceutical medication.

The benefits of using CBD cream for nerve pain and damage include providing localized pain management, reducing inflammation, and assisting in maintaining homeostasis in the body. It’s well suited for individuals suffering from nerve pain and damage since it can be directly applied to affected areas of the body. It may not provide complete and total relief but enough to help boost quality of living. If you have any experience with using CBD cream, even just cannabis, for nerve pain and damage, let us know in the comment section below.

Author, Share & Comments

Posted by Chane Leigh

Chane Leigh, aka The Bud Fairy, is a South African cannabis advocate and enthusiast with a firey personality and a thirst for travel. She loves to educate people and to question the norms.

Post Your Comments

Nerve Damage Can Inhibit Livelihood
See If You Qualify For Medical Marijuana - Select Your State!
CBD Creams for Nerve Pain and Damage

Do you qualify for an MMJ card?

Cannabis Trichomes: The Key to Potency and Quality

What gives cannabis its powerful effects, rich aroma, and frosty appearance? The answer lies in crystal-like structures called trichomes that cover the surface of cannabis flowers. This is where the cannabis cultivation magic happens because they produce and store the majority of compounds responsible for the plant’s potency, flavor, and therapeutic benefits. Trichomes are the…

By Hannah Vysoky April 29, 2025

A Medical Cannabis Tincture: How To Make Green Dragon Tincture

If pain is an aspect of your cannabis journey, you might be interested in a Green Dragon tincture. This homemade creation will not turn you into a magic dragon, but it could make you feel on top of the world if you are dealing with chronic pain. Pain can slow us down. When the body…

By Sarah Welk Baynum May 6, 2025

What Gives Urine Its Distinctive Smell?

Sometimes, your urine has a strange, weed-like, or other abnormal smell, and you might not be sure what’s causing it. This common experience often leads to online searches driven by curiosity or concern about potential health issues. This article explores some of the most common reasons behind a cannabis-like urine odor and other types of…

By Kymberly Drapcho April 28, 2025

Demystifying The “Low THC” Medical Cannabis Programs

As of April 2025, 39 states, three U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia have some form of medical cannabis program. Each program is unique, and some states only offer low-THC medical cannabis for those who qualify. But what does “low-THC cannabis” really mean? And what products can patients in these states actually purchase? We’re…

By Tobi Moyela April 30, 2025

New Study Finds Yet Another Link Between Cannabis and Heart Disease

The debate about the safety of cannabis rages on, with more studies indicating that the herb may not be completely harmless. One particular study published as a preproof in JACC: Advances suggests a link between cannabis use and cardiovascular disease (CVD) events in adults under 50. While you might be skeptical about this claim, the…