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epending on the sport you play or type of exercise you enjoy, the winter months may be a time of rest and relaxation. However, once the cold days are over and springtime arrives, many athletes are awoken from hibernation and return to their game. Often coinciding with the return of the spring sports season are accidental injuries. Whether that be muscle soreness, swelling or even sprains, there are a variety of ways in which an athlete, seasoned or not, can hurt themselves. While injury severity differs from person to person, more often than not, they can be treated. Perhaps you have heard of the RICE method - rest, ice, compression and elevation. “This treatment method is helpful for mild sports injuries,” Healthline said. “For best results, follow the RICE method within the first 24 to 16
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36 hours after the injury. It can help reduce swelling and prevent additional pain and bruising in the early days after a sports injury (Healthline).” Although these seemingly simple efforts may be beneficial, there’s another treatment method that may seem to be overlooked, or perhaps one you’ve never considered: cannabis. Across Massachusetts, there are countless dispensaries that offer a variety of products to be used for multiple reasons. However, if you’re an athlete and looking for a wellness line that can assist you in getting back to your full potential this spring season, Trulieve in Northampton has exactly what you’re looking for. At Trulieve, Jamie Banks, marketing manager, said they have a fairly new product that is perfect for an athlete, who of course is over the age of 21, called “Momenta.”
Momenta is “natural wellness for the mind, body and spirit,” Banks explained. “[It’s] a staple for everyday wellness,” she continued. By making Momenta a part of your daily and nightly ritual, Banks said it will enhance your overall connection to your mind, body and spirit, and enjoy “more blissful days,” because of it including all of the exercise that your body might endure. This brand offers capsules, tinctures, RSO, topicals, and CBD/THC ratio products. “[This is] Trulieve’s staple cannabis line for everyday wellness and overall well-being,” said Banks. “The product lineup includes tinctures, nano tinctures, capsules, RSO and a topical muscle gel.” She went on to say, “Momenta takes a modernized approach to holistic wellness by empowering personal progress
