An average estimate of 8.6 million people per year experience some form of injury, 3.5 out of 8.6 million injuries reported are caused by a sports related injury. Common injuries include sprains, strains, fractures, and broken bones. Symptoms include but not limited to discoloration of the skin, bruising, pain, and inflammation.
If you’ve ever experienced an injury you know that inflammation to the injured site can be very uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Inflammation is your body’s way of protecting itself from infection, illness, or injury. As part of the inflammatory response, your body increases its production of white blood cells, immune cells, and substances called cytokines that help fight infection.
The universal at home treatment is known by many which includes the term PRICE which stands for protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation while in conjunction with using medication such as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID). Although taking an NSAID could be beneficial in the healing process, it can be very harsh on the body.
NSAIDs can irritate the stomach and cause bleeding, which makes CBD a very safe alternative. CBD contains anti-inflammatory properties along with helping relieve pain due to injury. Research has demonstrated that CBD has a wide- ranging activity in terms of reducing inflammation and the damaging effects of free radicals in the body.
CBD does not cause side effects or long-term use complications, unlike NSAIDs which can irritate the stomach, CBD is known to help heal the digestive tract. CBD has become very popular recently and with it being such a safe and effective alternative its important to become knowledgeable of all the benefits CBD has to offer which in return will benefit you and your loved ones.