
CBD and Muscle Recovery: What’s The Buzz?
Regardless of your fitness level or how often you exercise, your workout can leave you sore and achy. Overexertion to your muscles causes little tears to the small proteins that make up the cells of your muscles. Inflammation occurs, your body tries to repair itself and the result is muscle soreness, pain, and stiffness. Rest is the first option for treatment, but it takes a while to heal or help. There are over-the-counter drugs like Ibuprofen and Aspirin but they have side-effects, especially if taken for long periods. Ice is very helpful as long as it's applied right after your workout. Physical therapy or massage therapy are both wonderful for reducing pain and stiffness but they can come with a hefty price tag. Thankfully, because of Cannabidiol, there is another…