Healing with Cannabis: Muscle Spasms

Muscle spasms are when one or more muscles involuntarily contract. They can most commonly occur due to dehydration, muscle fatigue, poor blood circulation, certain diseases, electrolyte imbalances in magnesium, potassium, and calcium or just part of the aging process. One thing we all know, is that they can cause acute to severe pain, as well as disrupt your sleep.

The THC in cannabis can be a huge advantage to those experiencing muscle spasms. Studies have shown that cannabis use reduced some patients’ perception of pain by 50% and one-third felt a decrease in muscle spasticity (when a muscle involuntarily tenses and contracts) after consuming it. That is because the THC in cannabis interacts with our bodies’ natural cannabinoid receptors throughout our endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS helps with our ability to recognize and feel pain. THC and CBD both help with pain relief to aid in calming and relaxing the muscles, in order to reduce the pain of the muscle spasm.

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