Top pick: Harlequin
Start with Harlequin. It runs roughly 3:2 CBD to THC, so it eases deep back pain without the heavy head that stops you from working. Most people who need daytime relief from a stubborn lower-back flare can use it, stay clear, and still function. If you have never used cannabis for pain, this is the safest place to begin because the CBD limits the sharp edge of the THC.
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Use a dry-herb vaporizer at 356 to 374 F and start with one or two slow draws. Wait 15 minutes before adding more.
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The comparison
Northern Lights
Pick this for night pain. Indica-dominant, myrcene-heavy, and sedating. It works well when back pain keeps you from falling asleep. It is not a daytime strain unless you plan to stay home.
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ACDC
The highest CBD option on this list, often 20:1. The psychoactive effect is minimal. Choose it if you dislike feeling high or need relief across a full workday. The tradeoff is a gentler pain block than THC-forward strains.
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Blue Dream
A balanced hybrid at roughly 17 to 24 percent THC. Useful for nerve-flavored back pain and muscle tension, with a lighter sedative pull than Northern Lights. Good for afternoon and early evening.
Granddaddy Purple
Strong indica for severe pain that already has you off your feet. Deep body relaxation, plus appetite support. Keep it for evenings and expect a heavier hangover the next morning at high doses.
Girl Scout Cookies
The most potent option here, often above 25 percent THC. Reserve it for pain that other strains do not touch. New users should skip it, since the intensity raises the chance of anxiety and fogginess.
How to choose your strain
- Decide the time of day you need relief most, then match the strain to that window.
- Set your THC tolerance level, and pick a high-CBD strain if you are new or sensitive.
- Note your pain pattern, sharp and cramping or dull and deep, and lean toward sedating indicas for the second.
- Buy the smallest amount available and test one strain at a time.
- Log the strain, dose, and relief level for one week before you buy more.
Dosing and safety notes
Back pain is chronic, so tolerance builds fast. Keep doses low and take rest days. Avoid combining cannabis with opioids or benzodiazepines without a doctor's input. Anyone with a history of psychosis, heart issues, or pregnancy should not use THC. CBD-heavy strains are the better fit for those cases, and still warrant a conversation with a clinician.
Eden Cannabis stocks flower and pre-rolls across all six strains above, in store or through the online menu.