Can CBD help with pain? We tried to find out

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CBD has come a long way in recent years, with a whole host of ways to reap its benefits.

As well as sprays, oils, creams, gels and tablets, one method that’s making a lot of noise in the CBD space are pain-relief patches, which people say helps them cope with everything from period pain to the symptoms of menopause.

We even reviewed these CBD patches from Kloris to see whether they helped with the aches and pains associated with PMS.

But can patches really be as effective in easing pain? We chatted with health experts to find out more.

‘People are often sceptical of how great a CBD product that goes onto the skin rather than into the body (like oral drops or capsules) can be. But here’s the first point worth noting – CBD patches are transdermal, not topical,’ Professor Mike Barnes, in association with vitamin and supplement store HapiHemp, tells us.

‘This means, the CBD actually does go directly into the body through the skin, which allows for direct application to areas you want to give extra attention. Perhaps bad knees, or a dodgy neck!’