Health
Reduce Chronic Pain with CBD
NATURAL Nutmeg
By Lori Emelander
MARCH / APRIL 2022
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“Coupling the localized relief provided by CBD lotions, oils, and creams with massage therapy is the natural next step toward helping alleviate chronic pain.” —Lori Emelander
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f you have been paying attention over the past year or so, you have probably noticed that CBD products are becoming more and more prevalent. Numerous studies have been performed over recent years that indicate that the usage and efficacy of CBD are incredibly far-reaching—products containing CBD are being used to treat conditions such as epilepsy, opioid addiction, PTSD, diabetes, arthritis, mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, and neurological issues. CBD can be found in everything from calming dog treats to heart health supplements. Perhaps most commonly, though, is the use of CBD to help alleviate otherwise unmanageable pain.
In addition to having regular massage sessions using CBD treatment, you should also practice at-home care between appointments. Work with a licensed massage therapist to determine a treatment regimen that will work best for you, both at your treatment center and at home. A good massage therapist will provide you with an individualized plan for treatment for massage therapy as well as the tools you need to care for yourself at home, so you don’t need to suffer between sessions.
Help Manage Your Pain with CBD Topicals
The Spa at Litch�ield Hills truly has something for every guest, whether it is relaxation, results, or both. They strive to offer organic product lines that are impactful and result driven. Online bookings are available at www.litchfield-spa. com, or call 860.567.8575 or email frontdesk@ litchfield-spa.com for more information. 407A Bantam Rd., Litchfield CT.
Find the Treatment That’s Right for You
The trickiest part of starting your new CBD + massage therapy treatment protocol may be finding the right massage therapist to help you. Don’t just pick a random name from your Google search What Does CBD Do? results—it is important to do your research to Without diving too deeply into specifics of the ensure you’ll be receiving the best possible care science behind CBD’s efficacy, it is helpful to for your needs. understand that CBD interacts naturally with The Spa at Litchfield Hills offers an exceptionally our endocannabinoid system, which impacts our popular and effective Cause+Medic CBD Massage. sleep, mood, memory, movement, appetite, and Offered as a 50- or 80-minute treatment, this pain receptors. It is also important to note that massage features Cause+Medic’s CBD Massage unlike its cannabis counterpart, THC, CBD is not Cream and a concentrated CBD Pain Cream to help psychoactive—meaning you will not experience an altered mental state (in other words, you won’t relieve inflammation, stiff joints, aches, and pains in targeted areas. Our team of licensed massage feel “high”) from using CBD products. therapists works with each guest to curate both a CBD pain treatments come in many forms—in long-term treatment plan and at-home regimen to capsules, liquids, oral sprays, even in food and drink. One method, though, may be superior to oth- fit their unique self-care goals. The Spa at Litchfield ers in terms of fast, effective relief: topical applica- Hills also has this line available in their boutique, so guests can continue treatment with CBD products at tions such as body creams and lotions. The reason home after their spa service. for this is simple, really—when applied topically, If you’ve been living with chronic pain, combining the active ingredients in CBD are localized to the area of pain, thereby quickly concentrating on that the effects of CBD treatment with the power of regular massage therapy could be the answer you’ve been specific location rather than slowly being diluted searching for to help alleviate your discomfort. • as it spreads throughout the body. Coupling the localized relief provided by CBD lotions, oils, and creams with massage therapy is the natural next step toward helping alleviate chronic pain. However, it is important to work with a licensed massage therapist who understands both how CBD works in the body as well as how to apply it during massage for the most effective results.
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