Chronic Pain Treatment in Krakow — Osteopathy, Acupuncture and Cannabis Therapy Combined

Pain that lasts months rarely has a single cause. Usually it's a stack: fascial tension from an old injury, neuropathy, insomnia that amplifies pain perception, opioids that stopped working. Each layer needs a different tool.

At CannabisMedic we combine cannabis therapy with osteopathy, acupuncture and craniosacral therapy. Not instead of each other — together. Below: what we actually do, when it works, and why a single method often fails.

The osteopath works with their hands. No needles, no medications, no equipment. Goal: restore normal joint mobility, release fascia and muscles holding compensations from old injuries.

In our practice osteopathy works well for:

Session lasts 50 minutes. First visit includes a detailed exam, follow-ups go straight to work. Most patients feel a change after 3-5 sessions.

Acupuncture is inserting fine needles into specific skin points. Mechanism: stimulation of nerve endings triggers endorphin release (natural opioids) and modulates pain conduction in the dorsal horns of the spinal cord.

Best outcomes for:

At CannabisMedic acupuncture isn't a standalone service — it's part of the treatment plan. After the interview the doctor decides if it makes sense, how many sessions, how to combine with pharmacotherapy.

Craniosacral therapy is a gentle manual technique working with cerebrospinal fluid and cranial structures. Subtle but deep. Works where osteopathy and acupuncture don't reach.

Common indications:

Sessions are quiet, last 60 minutes. The patient lies fully dressed. The effect is often described as a deep settling of the nervous system.

Medical cannabis acts systemically on the endocannabinoid system. Reduces pain, releases muscle tension, improves sleep. Osteopathy and acupuncture act locally and mechanically. Together they synergize.

Concrete mechanisms:

On average our patients reduce dried flower dose by 20-30% after 4-6 weeks of combined therapy. Not a goal in itself — but a good sign the body is rebalancing.

Integrative therapy at CannabisMedic is for patients who:

The clinic is in Krakow (ul. Gęsia 22A, OPEN MEDICAL) and Bydgoszcz. Initial qualifying visit 169 PLN — the doctor will determine which methods fit your case. Book an appointment.