Neurological
Medical cannabis can help reduce nerve pain, seizures and spasms.
Overview
Medical cannabis for neurological conditions can help modulate nerve activity and reduce symptoms such as inflammation, pain and muscle spasms.
Around 1 in 6 people in the UK lives with a neurological condition. This includes sudden brain traumas like an injury or stroke, as well as chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, dementia, headache disorders or epilepsy. Depending on the condition, things like the nervous system, brain, spinal cord and muscles could be impacted, affecting functions like speech and movement.
Symptoms
Symptoms of neurological conditions depend on the specific diagnosis, but could include pain, muscle weakness, muscle stiffness, tremors, spasms, coordination challenges, sleep problems, and cognitive impairment such as memory loss.
Treatments
Treatments vary depending on the neurological condition you live with, and usually aim to manage the severity and frequency of symptoms. These could include medications, assistive devices to improve physical function, physical therapy, speech therapy or surgery. Cannabis is thought to have potential benefits for neurological disorders, including neuropathic pain, migraine, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and motor neurone disease (MND).
45%
A 2019 study found cannabis use for neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and MS led to a 45% reduction in benzodiazepine prescriptions
30%
In a 2024 study, medical cannabis reduced agitation in Alzheimer’s disease patients by an average of 30%
50%
A 2020 study found that, with medical cannabis use, headache and migraine ratings reduced by almost 50%
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Word from our expert
Dr Sunil AroraChief Medical Officer
In a number of neurological conditions, medical cannabis can offer real support — easing symptoms like spasticity, pain, or anxiety where conventional treatments may fall short.
When used carefully, it can meaningfully improve quality of life for some patients daily burden of these symptoms, while also having a positive impact on associated symptoms like anxiety and sleep issues.
At Emerald, our team of experts can help you explore medical cannabis treatments for neurological conditions that work for you, providing you with a safe, natural option to restore balance in your life.
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