Arthritis is a general term used for inflammatory conditions in one or more joints. Different joints, muscle tissues surrounding the joints, connective tissues, etc can get affected by arthritis.
As there is no cure for arthritis condition, people have started to use CBD products for managing arthritis. Many people choose CBD because it is effective, natural, and has a very good safety profile. In this article, we are discussing how CBD creams can help you to manage this condition.
CBD For Arthritis
Even though there isn’t any evidence to support the effectiveness of CBD for arthritis conditions, arthritis patients using CBD are providing positive feedback. Let us look at some studies on this topic.
The Frontiers in Pharmacology conducted a study in 2018 that analyzed whether cannabinoids are effective against pain. The result indicated that CBD interacts with CB receptors that are responsible for pain signaling. The interaction of CBD with CB receptors inhibited pain signals from the brain. The release of neurotransmitters and neuropeptides on the presynaptic site of nerves are blocked by CBD and this interaction also plays an important role in reducing pain intensity.
In 2019, a journal called ‘Current Opinion in Rheumatology’ published a study based on the effects of CBD on arthritis. The study indicated that CBD acts on the CB2 receptors to reduce cytokine production and immune cell mobilization. Both actions contribute to reducing inflammation in joints.
Working Of CBD Cream For Arthritis
You need to know the working of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) to understand how CBD works in our body. All benefits of CBD are obtained through the interaction of CBD with different receptors of the ECS. The ECS is very crucial in regulating our immune system, metabolism, body temperature, etc. Balancing our immune system can reduce inflammation and pain associated with arthritis.
Using CBD Creams For Arthritis
Applying CBD creams for arthritis is simple. Open the container, take some CBD cream, and apply it directly to the area where you feel pain. Cannabinoid receptors in the skin interact with CBD and will provide you relief from your inflammation and pain. CBD creams can take effect in about 15 minutes and for some people, it can take up to an hour to show effects.
Keep in mind that CBD is not a cure for arthritis. It just helps you to live through the pain and other difficulties caused by arthritis.