8 Best Strains For Sciatica

By: Whitley Little

More than 3 million people in the U.S. get diagnosed with sciatica pain every year. This deep muscle pain can affect sleep, activity, lifestyle, and relationships.

The medicinal benefits of cannabis are gaining more attention, and have helped hundreds of thousands of people take their focus off of their pain and back to the things that make their life fulfilling.

Cannabis can be a great alternative to addictive opioids, expensive therapy, or years of discomfort with no relief. As always, consult a doctor for any treatment relating to your pain management.

Here are 8 of the best strains for sciatica relief to help get you started on getting your life back. (Available at most local dispensaries.)

Cannabis strains for Sciatica

Purple Arrow

Cannabinoid profile: Indica dominant hybrid (85% indica/15% sativa)

Main Terpenes: Terpinolene (fruity), Caryophyllene (peppery), Myrcene (herbal)

Purple arrow cannabis is highly recommended by users to relieve pain and discomfort while leaving you very clear headed, unlike most pain medications.

This strain is perfect for those days you need to focus on work instead of your pain. Purple arrow will likely be a staple in your medicine cabinet.

It’s potent benefits come with a powerful aroma of fruitiness, but many people report its taste to be more on the peppery side. You can find this strain at most dispensaries.

Blue Widow

Cannabinoid profile: 50% Indica/50% Sativa

Main Terpenes: Terpinolene (fruity) , Humulene (hoppy)

The Blue Widow strain gets its name from mixing two popular pre-existing strains-the White Widow and Blueberry.

The smell is a delicious aroma of blueberries with a decadent taste to match. This strain can be found at most local dispensaries and gives you an energetic pick me up while relieving discomfort.

Many cannabis lovers report a nice day time pain relief with energy boosting benefits.

Candyland

Cannabinoid profile: Sativa dominant (70% sativa, 30% indica)

Main Terpenes: Caryophyllene (peppery), Limonene (citrus), Humulene (hoppy)

This sweetly named Candyland strain measures up to its name in taste and smell. Citrusy and hoppy, it helps moderate pain and muscle tension while leaving a delicious sweet after taste in your mouth.

Candyland is a must have for needing to start the day with an energetic mind. This strain is ideal for headaches as well as sciatica pain relief.

Many users report laser-like focus while numbing the discomfort so you can get your work or errands done without worrying about pain.

Super Sour diesel

Cannabinoid profile: 100% pure sativa strain

Main terpenes: Limonene (citrus), Myrcene (herbal), Caryophyllene (peppery)

This particular strain is usually reserved for medicinal uses only. Super Sour diesel allows you to discover comfort outside of addictive pills and alcohol to fight off pain.

Users report this strain as having long lasting highs, usually lasting 8 plus hours of intense pain relief and cerebral side effects.

It’s sour name comes from the strong lemon scent it puts off, followed by an even stronger diesel smell. This strain might be overpowering for first time users, but it will be a game changer for pain relief.

Gorilla Glue

Cannabinoid profile: Indica dominant (60% indica/40% sativa)

Main terpenes: Caryophyllene (peppery), Myrcene (herbal), Limonene (citrus)

Don’t let this name fool you. Gorilla Glue actually has a wonderful chocolate aroma smell and tastes just as sweet.

It’s strong buzz usually lasts about four hours and many users report a great night’s sleep afterwards with less or no back pain to keep you up all night.

Gorilla glue even won the 2014 Michigan High Times Cannabis Cup. This strain is great for reducing tension in the lower back as well as migraines.

But be careful-many users agreed this strain’s scent is so strong it can be smelled through the wall.

Headband

Cannabinoid profile: Indica dominant (60% indica/40% sativa)

Main terpenes: Limonene (citrus), Caryophyllene (peppery), Myrcene (herbal)

Lemon scented and flavored, the Headband strain leaves you feeling uplifted and relaxed.

It gets its name from the relaxing pressure you feel across your forehead like a headband.

This strain may be a frequent go-to anytime you need to numb the pain but keep your creative mind flowing.

This makes it a great choice for chronic pain patients since its highest side effects are reported being on the body. Headband is likely best for experienced smokers.

Remedy

Cannabinoid profile: Indica dominant (75% indica, 25% sativa)

Main terpenes: Myrcene (herbal), Pinene (pine), Caryophyllene (peppery)

This 100% Indica strain lives up to its name. A great remedy for Sciatica, Remedy gives you a body buzz that may not interfere with cognitive abilities.

With sweet floral notes and a pine flavor, Remedy leaves your body feeling relaxed and your mind focused.

This strain helps with pain and gets rid of any racing thoughts you might have. Many cannabis lovers say there are little to no side effects beyond pain relief.