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As we spend more time typing on keyboards, is it any wonder more people are complaining about wrist pain? Currently, the American Family Physician suggests six percent of adults suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome. Doctors also claim people over 54 years old are most at risk of developing this debilitating condition.
Since carpal tunnel has become such a prevalent health issue, it’s only natural that more patients are interested in using CBD. After all, many people already use CBD oil to help manage pain conditions like fibromyalgia and arthritis. Could CBD’s positive effect on inflammation help with symptoms related to carpal tunnel syndrome?
Could CBD Relieve Wrist Pain? — Data On CBD For Carpal Tunnel
We don’t have conclusive evidence on how CBD affects wrist-related conditions like carpal tunnel. However, a few studies suggest CBD has a positive impact on nerve-related pain (aka neuropathy).
For instance, scientists at San Diego’s Scripps Mercy Hospital tested topical CBD creams on a group of patients with neuropathic pain. Although only about 30 people participated in this trial, most noticed significant results in pain-related symptoms after a few weeks of using CBD.
There’s also plenty of data that suggests CBD topicals, oils, and capsules have anti-inflammatory…