CBD Pain Relief
Chances are you are no stranger to aches and pains. There are a number of ways people try to relieve their pain, from over-the-counter medications to electronic devices. Chiropractic Rehab and Neurology, your chiropractor in Anthem, suggests considering CBD cream for pain relief.
CBD cream is a topical ointment that is infused with the cannabidiol from marijuana or hemp. It’s not like THC which is psychotropic and gives a feeling of euphoria. The CBD oil is normally blended with other therapeutic oils, and absorbs only into the top layer of the skin, so there’s no risk of getting high.
How does it work? To understand how CBD oil works, you first have to understand the endocannabinoid system of neurotransmitters and receptors in the body’s nervous system. Endocannabinoids are produced naturally in the body, and help in regulating hunger, pain, mood and memory. CBD helps elevate the natural levels of pain-relieving endocannabinoids.
Pain relief: One method of pain relief centers around the damage that strength training does when you work out. Micro-tears in your muscles cause a release of inflammatory mediators to repair tissue. CBD has the ability to limit the release of some proinflammatory signals, thereby helping relieve pain. Other receptors put out heat, and CBD makes these pain receptors hyperactive for a period of time, causing them to heat and desensitize pain-sensing nerve endings.
