Osteoarthritis is a very common rheumatic disease today, while one of the particularities of this pathology is that, to date, there is no cure.
A person who suffers from osteoarthritis will suffer from joint degeneration, a situation that is characterized by the progressive destruction of cartilage, being a degenerative pathology that affects bones, ligaments and joints.
Among the main symptoms that affect a person suffering from osteoarthritis are pain and inflammation of the knee, hand, cervical or hip joints. In addition, another common symptom is bone deformation and decreased mobility.
While it is true that there is no cure for osteoarthritis, it should be noted that we have a wide variety of useful solutions that will help us minimize the symptoms and consequences caused by this disease.
Among them, CBD could be one of the most interesting options we have at our disposal according to various studies and user experiences. Read on for more details.
What benefits could CBD offer for osteoarthritis?
The best way we have to understand the effectiveness of CBD against osteoarthritis is to know the wide range of benefits this compound could offer.
First of all, we will highlight that there are multiple studies that show that CBD could be an alternative for osteoarthritis, since it has numerous properties that fit the needs of the person who has this pathology.
One of the advantages we find in CBD is that it will be very useful to reduce pain, this being the main symptomatology that causes osteoarthritis.
In this way, if we apply CBD creams or oils on the areas affected by the disease, we can not only considerably reduce the pain, but we will also significantly improve the mobility of the joints and ligaments affected by osteoarthritis. We remind you that in Spain CBD products are for topical use.
Considering this advantage, it is not surprising that CBD has become an excellent alternative, especially if we take into account that we are dealing with a natural compound that does not have any notable adverse effects and does not cause addiction or dependence.
We do not currently have CBD creams, but we are working to have it soon in our catalog of CBD products.
On the other hand, it is important to note that CBD is a substance that could allow us to relax and improve the quality of our sleep, an important detail that we must consider when using this compound for osteoarthritis, whose symptoms such as pain can cause anxiety or difficulty falling asleep.
It is clear that CBD is an option for those who suffer from osteoarthritis, especially if we take into consideration that it is a compound that stands out for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
How to take CBD for osteoarthritis
One of the main advantages we find in CBD is that we can choose between different formats and concentrations of CBD, which means that we have the possibility of betting on the solution that best suits our needs.
One of the best alternatives we have to treat osteoarthritis with CBD is with topical use.
To do this, it will be enough to apply creams or lotions with CBD, being important to start the use with a low concentration of CBD, which we will gradually and progressively increase.
Before applying the CBD cream , it is necessary to clean and the area where we are going to administer the ointment, which will be the sore area due to osteoarthritis.
Next, it is necessary to perform a gentle massage so that the ointment is completely absorbed.
Although it is true that we also have the sublingual format, you should know that it is a solution that is not regulated in Spain.
What are the causes of osteoarthritis?
A very common doubt is to determine what are the causes that make the appearance of osteoarthritis possible, being important to emphasize that there are no known causes that are related to this disease, although a series of factors that are related to osteoarthritis must be mentioned.
First of all, we will mention age as one of the factors directly related to osteoarthritis, since the use of the joints themselves causes them to wear out over the years.
Even so, it should be known that osteoarthritis not only affects the elderly, but also young people.
On the other hand, obesity is also considered another risk factor and we are dealing with a group of people who have an overload in the joints, mainly in the hips and knees.
Those who perform intense physical activity, as is the case with professional athletes, are at a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis, since they will have greater wear and tear on the joints and ligaments due to their high activity. Of course, moderate physical exercise is positive to avoid osteoarthritis.
We cannot forget about genetic factors, as another of the aspects that are most relevant when suffering from osteoarthritis. Undoubtedly, genetics is one of the main causes of the appearance of all kinds of diseases and pathologies.
Why would CBD be recommended for osteoarthritis?
We cannot end this article without mentioning the reasons why CBD could be advised for osteoarthritis.
First of all, we will highlight that we are dealing with a natural compound that does not have any notable adverse effects, this being one of the reasons to understand the success and claim of CBD in patients suffering from osteoarthritis.
However, the main reason why CBD has become an ideal alternative for osteoarthritis is due to its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, so they will help you reduce the pain caused by this problem and that mainly affects the joints.
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