CBG for Arthritis: the treatment you haven't tried yet

Arthritis is rising at an alarming pace. By 2040, an estimated 50% more people will be living with arthritis, which means roughly one quarter of the entire population will be affected. As pain, inflammation and mobility challenges increase, so does the need for safe, evidence-based therapeutic options.

For years, CBD has been the go-to cannabinoid for arthritis relief. Today, another cannabinoid is showing even greater promise. Its name is CBG, and early research suggests it may reduce inflammation and support actual repair within the body, including bone and tissue health.

This is not information you will hear in a dispensary. It is also exactly why medical cannabis guidance matters.

Why CBD Has Been the Traditional Choice for Arthritis

CBD has earned its reputation as a helpful tool for people with arthritis for several reasons. Research shows that CBD use is associated with improvements in:

• Pain (83% of people reported improvement)

• Physical function (66%)

• Sleep quality (66%)

A subgroup analysis found significant improvements in physical function across different arthritis types including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune arthritis. Osteoarthritis patients benefited the most. Overall, participants reported a 44% reduction in pain after using CBD.

CBD works primarily through inflammation reduction and modulation of the endocannabinoid system. It has been an excellent foundational cannabinoid for arthritis care.

But new data suggests we can do even more.

Enter CBG: A Rising Cannabinoid with Even Stronger Potential

CBG, or cannabigerol, has entered the market in meaningful amounts only in the past few years. While CBD works gently and broadly, CBG has a stronger and more targeted relationship with inflammation and bone health.

What makes CBG unique:

Powerful anti-inflammatory action CBG interacts with CB2 receptors found throughout immune cells. These receptors help guide where immune cells travel and how inflammation forms. CBG appears to reduce inflammatory activity with stronger affinity than CBD.

In animal models, both CBD and CBG increased the biomechanical strength of healing bone and accelerated the transition from cartilage to bone after just two weeks. Treated subjects showed:

• Higher bone mineral density

• Faster endochondral ossification

• Stronger bone structure by week four

CBG may offer meaningful support for people with arthritis linked to bone degeneration and for women whose arthritis may be connected to bone density changes over time.

No intoxication or impairment

CBG is a cannabinoid receptor antagonist with no intoxicating effects; it will not cause a high.

The combination of anti-inflammatory power and bone repair potential has led some researchers to suggest that CBG could help support arthritis remission and osteoporosis care.

Why You Will Not Hear This in a Dispensary

Under Canadian cannabis regulation, dispensaries cannot provide medical advice. Even when customers are using cannabis for pain, sleep, autoimmune conditions or overall wellness, staff cannot discuss how cannabinoids interact with the body or help navigate products based on health needs.

This creates a major gap. Most people using cannabis today are using it for medical or wellness outcomes, yet the places they purchase from cannot legally guide them.

As cannabis becomes more widely available, reliable education is becoming harder to find. The need for credible, personalized guidance has never been stronger.

Cannabis Education Cannot Be One Size Fits All

Cannabis is not simple. There are:

• Hundreds of cannabinoids

• Thousands of product formulations

• Multiple delivery methods

• Vast differences in potency, bioavailability and onset

• Genetic and lifestyle factors that affect every person's response

Your experience with cannabinoids is shaped by your:

• Medical history

• Genetic markers

• Current medications

• Immune function

• Hormone profile

• Lifestyle and sleep patterns

Because everyone is different, results vary widely. One person may see dramatic improvement while another sees little change if their product selection is not matched to their biology.

This is where guided, medical education is essential.

Where We Come In

Our clients have access to a reputable doctor who specializes in the science and medical application of cannabis. You will receive personalized education based on your individual needs, symptoms, genetic makeup and lifestyle.

This includes:

• Choosing cannabinoids that match your condition

• Selecting appropriate dosing and timing

• Identifying product formats that support absorption

• Understanding how arthritis, immune cells and cannabinoid receptors interact

• Building a safe, effective plan that supports both symptom relief and long-term health

Inflammation removal is only one part of arthritis care. CBG offers the exciting possibility of supporting repair and CBD remains an excellent foundation. With proper guidance, these cannabinoids can be combined strategically to support better mobility, less pain and healthier aging.

Book Your Private Online Assessment

If you are living with arthritis or want to understand whether CBD, CBG or other cannabinoids can support your health, you do not have to navigate this alone.

Book a private consultation with our medical cannabis specialist, Dr. Ife Abiola. You will receive personalized guidance that dispensaries cannot legally provide and a clear plan tailored to your biology and goals.

Your arthritis journey deserves more than guesswork.

It deserves medical guidance that can help you feel and function better.