CBD Oil on Yo Body!

Incorporating CBD Oil and Body Maintenance for Professional Practitioners

By: Prashante Bailey-Lewis

Most wellness practitioners know the benefits of massage therapy for an individual experiencing an array of conditions that may cause varying levels of discomfort in their daily lives. Massage therapy can help to relax an individual, lower stress, reduce pain and soreness, boost the immune system, reduce joint inflammation, stimulate circulation, improve sleep, decrease anxiety, and enhance mood. These benefits alone draw many patients to massage practitioners on a regular basis. When CBD oil is added, the benefits of massage therapy are maximized. 

The benefits of CBD-infused oil massages are:

1. Reduced inflammation- CBD has anti-inflammatory properties that help alleviate inflammation in the muscles and joints.

2. Pain relief- CBD oil has analgesic properties which help reduce pain associated with muscle tension, injuries, or chronic conditions.

3. Muscle relaxation- CBD oil promotes muscle relaxation, potentially helping to ease tension and spasms and may lead to increased flexibility and improved range of motion.

4. Stress relief- CBD oil has been shown to have anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) effects, which helps to induce relaxation and reduce stress levels.

5. Enhanced skin health- CBD oil contains antioxidants and nutrients that can nourish and protect the skin and may help moisturize the skin, reduce inflammation, and improve overall skin health. 

6. Improved sleep- CBD oil massages may help improve sleep quality and duration, promote relaxation and calmness, and potentially aid in better sleep.

7. Potential mood enhancement- CBD oil interacts with the endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in regulating mood and emotions.

In addition to massage therapy benefits, CBD infused oils have been used to manage other chronic health conditions and has been shown to improve the quality of life of individuals who have decided to use CBD infused products. 

Some small studies have shown that CBD infused oils have provided relief for chronic pain or arthritis; peripheral neuropathy pain in the legs, ankles, and feet; and fibromyalgia patients were able to decrease or stop the use of opioids and NSAID’s when they substituted them with CBD oil infused products. CBD infused oil has also been shown to alleviate symptoms of ALS when a combination of THC and CBD was used in varying doses.

There is more research being done around the benefits of CBD and the long-term effects, both positive and negative. However, from the studies that have been conducted, participants have found relief and have gained back some of their quality of life from incorporating CBD infused oils for the conditions listed above!