CBD topicals can be an extremely effective solution to localized areas of pain and inflammation. When purchasing one, make sure it clearly displays both dosage and total CBD volume on its packaging.
Studies conducted among elite athletes showed that topical CBD was well tolerated, likely as they have the training and awareness of potential safety concerns.
Pain Relief
CBD topicals offer immediate pain relief directly to the affected area, whether that means relieving aching muscles, strains or burns. Furthermore, they can provide support for issues that contribute to chronic discomfort like depression anxiety and stress.
CBD works by manipulating receptors in your brain. More than just an attempt to mask pain, CBD addresses the source of its symptoms while helping the body repair itself.
Studies have demonstrated CBD’s effectiveness at alleviating neuropathic pain and inflammation, and relieving symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis according to research published in the European Journal of Pain. For optimal results it is vital that any new treatment plan be discussed with a medical provider who will prescribe dosage and frequency. It’s also wise to check ingredients that might interact with medications you already take or even present risks such as having enough THC content that it shows up on drug tests; for instance some CBD products contain enough THC that will appear.
Anti-Inflammatory Effects
CBD is an effective anti-inflammatory, helping alleviate arthritis pain and other inflammatory conditions. CBD can be easily absorbed through the skin where it interacts with cannabinoid receptors in muscle tissue, skin cells and nerves to effectively reduce inflammation.
CBD topicals offer quick relief for localized pain by directly engaging the endocannabinoid system. Most topical CBD products become active within minutes after application and provide maximum efficacy if given sufficient time for full absorption and dissipation before using again.
American researchers conducted in 2022 discovered that applying CBD cream directly to the skin reduced pain for those suffering from symptomatic thumb basal joint arthritis after only two weeks of twice-daily treatments with CBD cream applied directly. This indicates that CBD could be an effective and safe alternative to traditional anti-inflammatory medicines used to treat this condition, and may help protect other joints such as wrists, ankles and feet as well as relieving TMJ pain.
Anti-itching
CBD works on the skin’s endocannabinoid system to relieve pain and itching, while simultaneously improving skin health by decreasing inflammation-based itching and redness.
Topical CBD has also been shown to increase expression of AQP3 in epidermal keratinocytes, leading to improved water retention and skin hydration, as well as increasing ceramide production – two important components in protecting the skin barrier. A study also revealed that CBD reduces ROS production by inhibiting activity from NADPH oxidase and xanthine oxidase (Biernacki et al. 2021).
CBD is an anti-itch compound and can be found in numerous products, from muscle cream and lotion to roll-ons for relaxation and restful sleep. Topicals with CBD may also help provide relief and keep skin strong and healthy; plus it is completely non-toxic and safe when applied topically to skin.
Skin Health
CBD acts on the endocannabinoid system without entering the bloodstream, helping reduce inflammation in specific areas without impacting other systems of the body – this makes CBD ideal for treating conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and other skin ailments.
CBD topicals have also been successfully utilized to assist those suffering from plantar fasciitis, an irritating foot condition which causes heel pain. CBD cream helps alleviate this discomfort by decreasing inflammation in the area.
Before using CBD products while pregnant, women are advised to speak to their healthcare professional first. Although ingestible forms may pass through the placenta into bloodstream, topicals should still be safe since they won’t reach bloodstream as easily. More research needs to be conducted.
