{"id":71779,"date":"2025-07-25T17:49:26","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T15:49:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cannahouse.be\/how-does-cbd-act-on-osteoarthritis-pain\/"},"modified":"2025-08-01T16:31:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T14:31:42","slug":"how-does-cbd-act-on-osteoarthritis-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannahouse.be\/en\/how-does-cbd-act-on-osteoarthritis-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"How does CBD act on osteoarthritis pain?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"71779\" class=\"elementor elementor-71779 elementor-71704\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-804e78f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"804e78f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f7991c elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"3f7991c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>In the face of osteoarthritis, which affects almost <b>20% <\/b>of the population in Belgium, CBD is establishing itself as an increasingly popular <strong>alternative <\/strong>. This joint disease causes chronic, persistent pain, often poorly relieved by conventional treatments, which can have undesirable side effects.<\/p><p>Many patients are therefore turning to <strong>cannabidiol (CBD)<\/strong>, a molecule derived from hemp, to <strong>ease<\/strong> pain, <strong>reduce <\/strong>inflammation and <strong>regain <\/strong>a better quality of life.<\/p><p>But how exactly does it work? Which <strong>products are best suited to the job<\/strong>, and <strong>what doses are<\/strong> best for safe, effective use? \ud83d\udc49 We explain it all in this article!<\/p><h2>What is osteoarthritis?<\/h2><p>Osteoarthritis is a <strong>degenerative pathology<\/strong> that affects joints by progressively destroying cartilage, the supple tissue that enables bones to slide painlessly against each other. When this cartilage shrinks, the bones rub against each other directly, causing pain, stiffness and sometimes joint locking.<\/p><h3><strong>Effects on daily life<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><p><strong>Chronic or acute<\/strong> pain, often accentuated by movement<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Joint stiffness<\/strong> on waking or after a period of inactivity<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Reduced mobility<\/strong>: difficulty climbing stairs, carrying objects, walking<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Fatigue and sleep disorders<\/strong> linked to discomfort<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Psychological impact<\/strong>: frustration, isolation, low morale<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2><strong>How does CBD help osteoarthritis?<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>CBD<\/strong> (cannabidiol) is an interesting natural option for <strong>relieving the pain<\/strong> associated with osteoarthritis. This degenerative joint disease causes both inflammation and chronic pain, two targets on which CBD can intervene effectively.<\/p><h3>What does the research say about CBD and osteoarthritis?\ud83d\udcda<\/h3><p>A number of scientific studies have been carried out to assess the impact of <strong>CBD (cannabidiol)<\/strong> on the pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. Thanks to its <strong>anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties<\/strong>, CBD is attracting growing interest as a natural solution.<\/p><h3>1) Landmark study published in 2016 in the <em>Journal of Pain<\/em><\/h3><p>A 2016 study published in the <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4851925\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Journal of Pain<\/em><\/strong><\/a> (official journal of the US Association for the Study of Pain), highlighted the positive effects of CBD on the symptoms of osteoarthritis and arthritis.<\/p><ul><li><p>Researchers induced a form of arthritis in rodents, then applied a <strong>CBD gel<\/strong> to the affected areas.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>4 hours after application<\/strong>, the first effects were observed: reduced inflammation and nociceptive behavior (reaction to pain).<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>After 4 days<\/strong>, the results were significant: <strong>reduction in joint swelling<\/strong> and <strong>improvement in pain scores<\/strong> according to a validated behavioral scale.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Note: <strong>low doses<\/strong> had no effect on edema, underlining the importance of dosage.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4>Study conclusion\u2705<\/h4><p>Topical application of CBD in gel form appears to offer <strong>long-lasting efficacy<\/strong> in relieving pain and reducing inflammation, <strong>without <\/strong>psychoactive <strong>side effects <\/strong>. These results encourage the development of CBD-based <strong>topical therapies<\/strong> for joint diseases such as osteoarthritis.<\/p><h3><strong>2) Professor Philpott's study (2017) <\/strong><\/h3><p>In 2017, American rheumatologist <strong>Professor Philpott<\/strong> conducted a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28885454\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">study on rats<\/span><\/a> with intra-articular injection-induced osteoarthritis. The aim was to determine whether <strong>CBD<\/strong> could not only relieve pain, but also <strong>slow the progression of the disease<\/strong>.<\/p><h4>Key results of the study<\/h4><ul><li><p><strong>Significant reduction in joint inflammation<\/strong> observed 14 days after injection.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Reduced pain<\/strong> thanks to CBD's action on the <strong>endocannabinoid system<\/strong>, which regulates pain perception.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4>Limits and perspectives\u26a0\ufe0f<\/h4><ul><li><p>The study was carried out on <strong>animal models<\/strong>, which requires<strong> further<\/strong> clinical research to confirm the effects in humans.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>What products can relieve the pain of osteoarthritis?<\/strong><\/h3><p>For people suffering from osteoarthritis, <strong>CBD oils and creams<\/strong> are among the most highly recommended products, providing <strong>targeted or global action<\/strong> on joint pain and inflammation.<\/p><h3><strong>CBD creams and balms: local relief<\/strong><\/h3><p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cannahouse.be\/en\/category\/cosmetic\/\">creams<\/a><\/strong> are ideal for <strong>direct application <\/strong>to painful areas (knees, fingers, hips...). They act on the surface, but can penetrate deep enough to reach inflamed tissues.<\/p><p><strong>Advantages :<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p>Targeted application<\/p><\/li><li><p>Anti-inflammatory effect<\/p><\/li><li><p>Texture often enriched with plants such as arnica, wintergreen or menthol<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>CBD oils: systemic and long-lasting action<\/strong><\/h3><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/cannahouse.be\/en\/category\/cbd-oil\/\"><strong>CBD oils<\/strong><\/a> oils have a <strong>global action<\/strong> on pain, inflammation and even sleep.<\/p><p><strong>Advantages :<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p>Adjustable dosage<\/p><\/li><li><p>Prolonged effect<\/p><\/li><li><p>Can be combined with a cream for a double effect<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>How to find the right dosage of CBD for osteoarthritis?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Determining the <strong>ideal dosage of <\/strong>CBD to relieve the pain associated with osteoarthritis is not an exact science. Each person reacts differently depending on :<\/p><ul><li><p>His <strong>build<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Its <strong>metabolism<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>His <strong>CBD sensitivity<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Product form<\/strong> (oil, cream, capsule, etc.)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">CBD is not a drug<\/span>, but a <strong>natural supplement<\/strong> that can accompany conventional treatments, provided there are <strong>no drug interactions<\/strong>. It is therefore essential to <strong>consult a health professional<\/strong> before taking CBD.<\/p><h3><strong>General recommendations<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><p>Start with a <strong>low concentration<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Increase gradually<\/strong> according to the effects felt<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Observe<\/strong> body <strong>reactions<\/strong> for a few days before adjusting<\/p><\/li><li><p>Choose<strong> full spectrum<\/strong> products to benefit from the entourage effect<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>CBD &amp; osteoarthritis: a natural alternative worth considering?<\/strong><\/h3><p>If you suffer from osteoarthritis and conventional treatments are no longer able to alleviate your pain, <strong>CBD-based<\/strong> products may represent an interesting <strong>complementary option<\/strong>. In Belgium, they are perfectly legal to market as long as the THC content remains below<strong> 0.2%<\/strong>, in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.belgium.be\/fr\/FAQ_cannabis_en_tant_que_ou_dans_les_denrees_alimentaires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">regulations<\/a>.<\/p><h3>Why consider CBD?<\/h3><ul><li><p>It does <strong>not cure<\/strong> osteoarthritis, but can <strong>effectively relieve<\/strong> joint and inflammatory pain.<\/p><\/li><li><p>It is <strong>well tolerated<\/strong>, with no psychoactive effects or dependence.<\/p><\/li><li><p>It can be used as a <strong>complement to <\/strong>medical treatment, provided there are no drug interactions.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3>Don't forget<\/h3><p>Before incorporating CBD into your routine, it is strongly <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>strongly recommended that you consult your doctor<\/strong><\/span>especially if you're already undergoing treatment. CBD acts as a natural modulator, but every body reacts differently.<\/p><h3>In a nutshell<\/h3><p>CBD does not claim to replace conventional therapies, but it can <strong>improve your comfort of life<\/strong> by reducing the pain, stiffness and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. It's a <strong>gentle, natural approach<\/strong>, to be tried gradually and safely.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how CBD can naturally relieve osteoarthritis pain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":62719,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[595,144],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-71779","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wellness","category-bien-etre"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannahouse.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71779","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannahouse.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannahouse.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannahouse.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannahouse.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71779"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cannahouse.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71779\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannahouse.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/62719"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannahouse.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71779"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannahouse.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71779"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannahouse.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}