I did read the thread. The OP's a pothead now. If he's out of pain, I guess that's good. My personal pain relief thoughts in a non-legal state.
CBD is the key, as said.
CBD by itself gives pain relief about like an Ibuprofen. Nothing dramatic, but useful. CBD plus Ibuprofen is good pain relief at work.
CBD plus just a little THC gives surprising pain relief with very little buzz. A dose of CBD plus 1/4 or even 1/8 of a 10mg gummy might surprise someone with no tolerance as to pain relief with just a hint of effect. Gives me pain relief equivalent to a 5mg. Hydrocodone.
CBD plus a decent amount of THC. You get a high, usually a relaxing one, good sleep, you all know the drill. Pretty significant pain relief.