Spinal Cord Injury-Related Pain or Spasticity occurs when damage to the spinal cord disrupts normal communication between the brain and the body. This can lead to persistent nerve pain, muscle stiffness, or involuntary muscle spasms that affect mobility and daily comfort. Symptoms may appear shortly after injury or develop gradually as the nervous system adapts to the damage. These complications can interfere with sleep, movement, and everyday activities.
LeafEase offers regulated medical cannabis treatment for individuals with spinal cord injury–related pain or spasticity when conventional therapies are insufficient.
people in the UK are living with the effects of a spinal cord injury.
of individuals with spinal cord injuries experience chronic pain after the injury.
Up to 75% of people with spinal cord injury develop muscle spasticity affecting movement and mobility.
If these symptoms sound familiar and continue despite usual treatments, you can quickly check your eligibility for medical cannabis treatment through LeafEase’s simple online assessment.
In the UK, treatment for Spinal Cord Injury-Related Pain or Spasticity often focuses on improving mobility and reducing muscle stiffness. Rehabilitation programmes, physiotherapy, and stretching exercises are commonly used to maintain muscle function and reduce spasm intensity. Supportive therapies may also be recommended to manage nerve-related pain and improve physical comfort.
Foe some individuals, when pain and muscle spasticity persist despite conventional care, medical cannabis may offer an alternative option under specialist supervision.
At LeafEase, patients undergo a clinical assessment to determine treatment suitability and receive ongoing monitoring to support safe and effective symptom management.
Pain and spasticity following spinal cord injury occur due to disruption of nerve pathways that normally regulate muscle movement and sensory signals. Damage to the spinal cord can cause abnormal nerve signalling, which may lead to chronic pain or uncontrolled muscle contractions.
Changes in how the brain processes signals from the spinal cord can also contribute to long-term nerve pain and muscle stiffness.
Find out if you may be eligible for Spinal Cord Injury-Related Pain or Spasticity medical cannabis treatment here.
Medical cannabis interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which helps regulate pain perception, inflammation, and muscle activity. The cannabinoids THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) influence pathways involved in nerve pain and muscle control.
THC helps reduce pain perception and can support muscle relaxation, while CBD contributes to anti-inflammatory responses and helps regulate nerve sensitivity associated with spasticity. In the UK, specialist clinicians prescribe and supervise medical cannabis treatment to ensure safe and appropriate use.
Reference: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8033968/
Reference: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00586-024-08362-y
At LeafEase, treatment is delivered under specialist supervision, ensuring every patient is safely assessed and supported throughout their care. Our personalised approach helps you explore medical cannabis as a regulated, clinically guided option for long-term pain relief.
Medical cannabis treatment is generally well tolerated when used under specialist supervision. Some individuals may notice mild effects while their body adjusts to treatment.
These effects are usually mild and may improve as treatment is adjusted. Regular clinical reviews help ensure treatment remains safe and suitable.
Find out whether medical cannabis may be a suitable treatment option for Spinal Cord Injury-Related Pain or Spasticity
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Medical cannabis may help regulate muscle activity and nerve signalling associated with spasticity, which may reduce muscle stiffness and improve comfort for some individuals.
Specialist clinicians in the UK may prescribe medical cannabis for chronic pain conditions when conventional treatments have not provided sufficient symptom relief.
THC supports muscle relaxation and pain regulation, while CBD contributes to anti-inflammatory effects and may help stabilise nerve signalling involved in muscle spasms.
Medical cannabis may help manage symptoms such as nerve pain, muscle stiffness, spasms, and sleep disturbance linked to spinal cord injuries.
At LeafEase, patients undergo a specialist clinical assessment where symptoms, medical history, and previous treatments are reviewed to determine whether regulated medical cannabis treatment may be appropriate.
