Cannabis vs pain med

[Buzz cook]

6. Cannabis is not a wonder drug

This site is very informative.
https://www.leafly.com/finder

Usually a dispensary can refer you to a doctor that will issue a green card. Once that happens you will have to trust to the community and your own research as to what strain and what method works best for you.

IMHO the real differences are between indica and sativa, and between high and low THC vs High or low CBD.

My preferences for pain are strains named Gorilla Glue #4, Dr. Who, and Grampa Grape. But this is in Washington and the strains might have different namrs or ones with these names might not be the same in your state.
Another consideration is that people tend to have confirmation bias. By that I mean they tend to think their recreational favorite is also the best therapeutic.

Also IMO eatable is a better way to take marijuana for pain than smoking. Be aware that you will have a stronger effect if you don't have a full stomach when you consume eatables.