5 Best CBD Creams for Arthritis Amanda Gardner
CBD for arthritis
About a quarter of Americans have some form of arthritis, the most common being osteoarthritis.
While there are countless ointments, lotions, pills, and gadgets to help with arthritis symptoms, which can be debilitating, people with arthritis are also turning to products that contain cannabidiol (CBD) for help. Here s what you need to know about CBD and rheumatoid arthritis. People do report benefits, particularly with topicals, says Martin A. Lee, co-founder and director of Project CBD, a California nonprofit that promotes CBD research, and author of
Topicals are creams and other products that go directly onto your skin. These are the best CBD creams for pain.
What to Know About Using CBD for Arthritis Amanda Gardner
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Does CBD for arthritis work?
Managing the pain and stiffness of arthritis can be a challenge, so many people are turning to cannabidiol (CBD) for relief. In a poll conducted by the Arthritis Foundation, 29 percent of respondents said they were currently using a CBD product to deal with symptoms and many more had used it previously or were considering it. (Here s what to know about CBD oil for pain.)
Participants in a poll conducted by Project CBD, a California nonprofit that promotes CBD research, said CBD was useful for arthritis, among other conditions. There s also anecdotal data and historical records documenting CBD s effectiveness, says Martin A. Lee, co-founder and director of Project CBD and author of