Mastalgia, commonly referred to as breast pain, affects around 70% of women at some stage in their lives. Although it is more frequently reported by women, anyone with breast tissue can experience breast pain.

When the pain becomes persistent or chronic, it can be particularly distressing and does not always improve with standard treatments offered by GPs or specialist breast clinics. In some cases, medical cannabis may be an option worth considering as part of a wider pain management approach.

Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for more than three months and can result from injury, illness, or problems with the nervous system. One particularly severe form of chronic pain is complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), which often develops after trauma and may cause symptoms such as swelling, changes in skin temperature, and difficulty with movement.

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that often develops after an injury or following a significant medical event such as surgery, a stroke, or a heart attack. The pain associated with CRPS can be severe, long lasting, and challenging to manage with standard treatments.

Fibromyalgia, often referred to as FMS, is a long-term condition that affects how the central nervous system interprets pain signals. In recent years, medical cannabis treatments for fibromyalgia have shown promising potential in helping to reduce the severity of symptoms, largely due to their interaction with the central nervous system.