Those that know me, know that working out is a must 6 days a week. I run, spin, lift heavy and compete in many strength and endurance races. Unfortunately as I get older my body doesn’t recover as quickly and I experience more injury than I’d like to admit. So what’s the solution to this?
CBD or cannabidiol has been known for some time to have so many healing properties. It wasn’t until recently that athletes of all levels started using it to help with their aches, inflammation and even to help with performance during this time.
According to Healthline and a 2020 review of CBD the benefits of use for athletes and post workout:
- May help with inflammation of pain especially for those looking for post-workout relief
- promote the healing of skeletal injuries
- protect against gastrointestinal damage that’s linked to inflammation
- help relieve stress and anxiety, which can boost mental performance during physical activity
- may offer a solid third-line therapy for those with chronic, noncancer-related pain
Research on CBD is ongoing and the National Library of Medicine currently lists more than 50 clinical trials testing CBD on different types of discomfort.
Prio Skincare’s 1500mg CBD cream has brought so much relief to myself. My ongoing hamstring pain is almost non-existent, knee pain is so much better and overall soreness is much less. Bottom line, if your an athlete of any caliber, or workout (or even if you don’t), CBD is worth trying.
