Joint pain is the leading cause of disability in America, affecting roughly one in every four adults. Unfortunately, joint pain can be debilitating if not properly treated. Over-the-counter and prescription drugs are the most common joint pain treatments available, though topical CBD is gaining popularity among those who suffer from chronic joint pain.
Today, we’ll discuss the effectiveness of topical CBD for joint pain, explain how topical CBD works, and outline some strategies you can use to help reduce joint pain with CBD.
How Effective is Topical CBD for Joint Pain?
Research on topical CBD and joint pain is limited, and there are only a few studies on the subject currently published. Though sample sizes are generally small, the results are quite positive. For example, one study analyzing the effectiveness of CBD for joint pain for professional athletes found “significant improvement” among participants with only minimal adverse side effects. Notably, the most common negative side effects reported for topical CBD include dry skin and rash. However, these problems improved when other skin-nourishing ingredients like beeswax or cocoa butter were added.
Another report analyzed the effectiveness of CBD and shea butter on arthritis in the thumb. The study involved twice-daily application of CBD and shea butter on one hand and shea butter only on the other hand for two weeks. Participants had a one-week “wash out” period and then switched products to opposite hands. Researchers once again noted “significant improvement” in pain following treatment with CBD for joint pain.
Choosing the Best Topical CBD Products for Joint Pain
The wellness industry is huge, with thousands of brands competing for your attention. To ensure you’re buying the best topical CBD products for joint pain, you must shop diligently. For example, you should only buy products from brands with a good reputation. Lucky for you, Copoeia proudly displays all product reviews on our website to help you understand our products better and make the best selection.
We also use complementary ingredients in our products, like full- or broad-spectrum hemp extract, skin-nourishing oils and balms, and other naturally therapeutic ingredients. For example, we’ve added eucalyptus and lavender to our Comfort Balm Soothing Salve plus full-spectrum CBD hemp extract to help calm the skin and soothe the mind. For extra powerful joint pain relief, try our Pain Away Pain Cream with warming added capsaicin and cooling menthol plus a broad spectrum of hemp cannabinoids.
We've also added CBG to both our balm and our lotion for an extra boost of benefit. Notably, research suggests that CBG may not only reduce pain, but also minimize acne and improve skin.
Finally, Copoeia uses only the best ingredients, including our home-grown Kentucky hemp CBD, which we third-party test for purity and potency. You can easily find the test results of all of our products on our website, too.
How to Use Topical CBD for Joint Pain
Topical CBD is great because it works directly where it hurts, and it works fast! All you have to do is apply the product to the joint that hurts and rub it in. Use more or less depending on your need, and apply again when the pain creeps back up again. Keep a wellness journal to track your pain level and adjust your routine as needed for optimal benefit. If topical CBD alone doesn’t cut it, you can also try our Serenity Soothing Softgels or Tylenol for additional pain relief.
Try Copoeia’s Topical CBD for Joint Pain Relief Today
Copoeia offers two topical CBD products for joint relief: Comfort Balm Soothing Salve and Pain Away Pain Cream. Both can help reduce joint pain quickly thanks to the powerful combination of CBD and CBG in each. However, our Pain Away lotion also includes cooling menthol and warming capsaicin, so it’s better suited for more intense joint pain relief.
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