Benefits of Adding CBD Oil to a Massage
In recent years, the hype surrounding CBD has grown. There are many different uses for products containing CBD, and one of our favorites is using CBD oil in massages. Clients who have never used cannabis products or are unfamiliar with CBD oil might be wondering what the hype is all about.
What is CBD?
CBD stands for cannabidiol and is one of many chemical compounds found in cannabis. CBD is not the same as THC, the chemical compound responsible for the psychological effects of cannabis use. CBD oil does not produce a high, is not impairing, and is not addictive. However, it does produce some of the same positive effects on the body and health that some THC users seek.
CBD can be used in several forms, including topically in the form of massage oil. Topical applications of CBD are known to provide more subtle effects than consumable forms. Some research has shown that CBD has positive effects on sleep, stress/anxiety, and pain relief in the nervous system. If you’re thinking that those are some of the same benefits to massage in general, you are right. Similar benefits are one of the reasons CBD oil is a great enhancement to massage!
Here are some of the many benefits you may see by adding CBD oil to your next massage.
Better relaxation and sleep
Relieving tension is one of the main reasons clients seek massage, and the addition of CBD oil enhances tension relief. Applied topically, it is absorbed by the muscles and allows for greater relaxation and relief, which can lead to deeper and better quality sleep.
Anxiety relief
CBD oil can help your body release stress and anxiety. Studies have suggested improvement in overall anxiety and mental health with the use of CBD.
Pain relief and healing
Cannabidiol helps relieve inflammation, which eases chronic pain and helps you get the most out of your massage. Adding a pain relief CBD oil can also aid in healing from a variety of acute and overuse injuries.
Improvement in skin conditions
Skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema respond to the moisturizing properties in CBD oil. Those with these conditions may see relief in day-to-day symptoms by adding any CBD oil to their massage.
At Resonance, we are excited to offer several CBD oil options. These different formulas focus on better sleep, pain/nerve relief, and stress relief. Talk to your massage therapist today about how CBD oil can help you get the most out of your massage.
