Forgive me I’m a newbie

I have been having serious upper back pain for the last week and it feels like it is only getting worse. Nothing has helped, not ibuprofen, not alieve, Icy hot, hot pad, ice pack, massage NOTHING. Besides weed.

Now the thing is I really don’t like the actual act of smoking, I mean I’m doing it because it’s making my back pain better, but I actually hate the act itself. I used to all the time, I just hate the coughing and the way it makes my throat feel. Now I started doing research and stuff on CBD oil. I’ve heard a lot about how it relieves pains. Calms anxiety etc. but what is the complete and total difference between smoking weed and just eating cbd gummies.? Sorry I’m so new to this area and want some more info!