When applying a CBD Sports Creams to Soothe Muscles & Joints topically – directly to the skin – they do not reach the bloodstream, but rather are absorbed through the skin’s surface. When applied liberally, it penetrates to reach nearby cannabinoid receptors.
Applied to the troubled area, it is absorbed into the skin and works on where it is needed the most, allowing for quicker relief of sore muscles and joints.
In addition to CBD sports creams for muscle and joint pain relief, products are also available as gels, sprays, patches, balms, and salves.
Why Do We Work Out?
“Working out or exercise is any bodily activity that boosts or maintains physical fitness and our overall health and wellness.”
Reasons to work out include improving our strength and health, developing muscles, improving our cardiovascular health, weight loss or maintenance, and enjoyment.
Since a good many of us are in either self-isolation or quarantine, it is important to maintain our health and to stay as active as possible. Some people are fortunate to have home gyms or even a back yard where they can exercise.
However others, like me, just exercise in an area using whatever equipment we have. Still others are ordering home gym equipment to stay fit and healthy.
What Happens To Our Bodies When We Exercise?
When you exercise, you will notice your body going through several changes – you sweat, breathe heavier, get red in the face, your lungs feel as though they are going to burst, and your heart pounds!
Have you ever wondered how exercise is affecting each part of your body? It affects your heart, kidneys, brain, muscles, joints, lungs, diaphragm, your face and skin.
Here is a great article supported with expert opinion from the Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center and other medical personnel explaining how each part of your body is affected during workouts.
What Should You Do After Working Out?
Our bodies need a recovery period after working out. Changing up your routine, (cardio, strength training, etc.) over the course of a week will give your body time to recover. After the workout:
Cool down with a stretch – this will help to keep your muscles and joints more limber
Drink plenty of water – sweating during workout uses up water in your body so you need to replace it. If not, you can end up with tiredness, headaches, and feeling lousy
Take some protein, carbs and fats – to rebuild and heal your muscles and prevent the loss of lean mass – a good source would be Greek yogurt, eggs or Navy beans, bananas, nuts
Replace electrolytes – sweating causes loss of sodium chloride, calcium, magnesium and potassium; muscle cramping can occur – a good source would be bananas or sports drinks
Apply CBD sports creams – to soothe tired, sore muscles and joints, and target inflammation
Get plenty of sleep – getting enough sleep is important to effectively rebuild muscles
After a week of strenuous exercise, do light ‘rest’ activities – maybe dusting the house, swimming, walking, etc. This will keep you active but at a much slower pace than your strenuous workout.
What is CBD & THC
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a phytocannabinoid (compound) that is found in the cannabis plant. It is one of the key ingredients and accounts for up to 40% of the plant’s extract. Unlike THC, the other well known ingredient, CBD is non-psychoactive and won’t make you high (euphoric state).
Full Spectrum vs Broad Spectrum vs Isolate
Full-Spectrum, also referred to as the whole plant, is a combination of terpenes, cannabinoids and compounds similar to CBD, found in the plant.
Broad-Spectrum is similar to Full Spectrum but with the THC extracted. It still has all the original cannabinoids and terpenes.
Isolate is pure CBD; at room temperature, the cannabinoids are solid crystals, are odorless and colorless. They are commonly used in edibles and beverages but unlike the full and broad- spectrum CBD, they do not contain the terpenes and other cannabinoids found in the plant.
Endocannabinoid System
Our bodies have natural cannabinoid receptors, found throughout the body, that work with the endocannabinoid system (neurotransmitters or chemical messengers – the way our cells communicate with each other).
Cannabinoid receptors are located throughout our body and are part of the endocannabinoid system – CB1 Receptors (highly concentrated in the brain and nervous system as well as our sense organs, moods, emotions, pain, and appetite) and CB2 Receptors (found in the peripheral tissues and cells of the immune system and affect inflammation and pain).
While CBD does not directly interact with the CB1 and CB2 receptors, they are the signaling pathways for our anxiety, stress, pain and inflammatory responses.
Safety
In a 2018 report, the World Health Organization (WHO), stated there is no evidence of recreational use of CBD or any public health-related problems associated with the use of pure CBD.
What to Look for When Choosing a CBD Product
There are several things you can ask to ensure you are getting what you pay for.
Is it a reputable company
Where are their products sourced from
What extraction method do they use
Do they provide third-party testing – are the results readily available
What ingredients are they using – are they natural, organic, etc.
What is the amount of CBD per dosage or bottle
Is there any THC in the product? If so, is it 0.3% or less
Is it broad-spectrum, full-Spectrum, or isolates
Is the company making strong health claims – if so, this should be a signal to avoid the product
Final Thoughts
We hope you find this list of CBD Sports Creams to Soothe Muscles and Joints after a workout helpful. These topical creams have been known to help support recovery from exercise-induced inflammation, and to soothe tired and sore muscles.
FDA Disclosure
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Since 1994, I have suffered on and off with chronic pain as a result of degenerative joint changes in both my hips and knees. After refusing traditional pharmaceutical prescriptions as I felt they were invasive to my body, I started researching CBD products, specifically oils and medical marijuana products. I am happy to say that I have been taking them for over 3 years with tremendous success!
