5 Benefits of CBD Pain Relief for Remote Working

Over the last few years, living in pandemic times has greatly affected our daily life in ways we never imagined. The stress of balancing remote work, house chores and children (or pets) with little to no physical activity has developed a sedentary lifestyle.

While we might not realize it, we’re spending more time sitting than ever before and all kinds of body and chronic pains have started to creep up. Back pain, neck pain, migraines, frequent headaches, eyestrain and arthritis pain are all effects of poor posture, increased screen time, and disruption of sleep the lifestyle change has caused. These body aches and pains as well as other contributing factors like emotional stress can make us feel less inclined to exercise, making it even more challenging to improve our musculoskeletal health.  

As more Americans embrace remote work permanently, there’s definitely an increased case of health issues related to reduced activity due to the new norm of remote working. It’s no surprise why all kinds of pain relief products are cropping up in the market today including CBD topicals.

CBD is becoming increasingly popular as a natural remedy for various health conditions including pain relief and has been shown to work as  anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and analgesic agent. 

What are CBD topicals?

The term ‘CBD topical’ is a classification of CBD-infused products designed to be applied on the skin as opposed to ingestibles like CBD tinctures and CBD gummies which are taken orally. CBD topicals can come in many forms such as gels, balms, creams, salves and lotions, and are formulated for either skincare or pain relief. 

CBD topicals can be a great way for remote workers to ease into their CBD journey and add to a daily regimen as an additional benefit to orally consumed supplements. Most CBD topicals designed for pain are formulated with other scientifically proven analgesic compounds like menthol and arnica to deliver more effective relief, as well as moisturizing emollients to protect the skin in the process. 

If you’re one of the many work-at-home professionals who struggle from daily aches and discomforts, CBD topicals may be just the things you need to help you get back on track with work and daily activities without your body bearing the brunt of it all. 

Here are 5 reasons why you should start adding topical CBD to your pain-relief arsenal

1. A natural approach to pain management

CBD is a powerful natural extract found in cannabis plants and acts on the body’s natural endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in many processes including pain, memory and appetite. What you may not realize is that the human body actually produces its own endogenous cannabinoids which are natural equivalents of the compounds found in cannabis like CBD.

2. Anti-inflammatory

CBD is known for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties as one of the main pharmacologically active phytocannabinoids.  A 2019 study suggests that applying CBD topicals is a safe and effective method for those with inflammatory skin conditions. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology also suggests that topical CBD use may be a useful treatment for acne, psoriasis, and eczema due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

3. Provides localized relief almost instantly

CBD topical application is especially useful for localized pain or skin conditions as it allows to target the specific surface area directly. 

Topical CBD application will not enter your bloodstream and will only affect the localized muscles, tissues and joints where you applied the product directly so you can enjoy the soothing effects only where you need it most and not worry about your cream coursing through your central circulatory system. 

4. Easy-to-use

CBD topicals are a convenient way to incorporate CBD into your daily routine. It comes in many forms like creams, gels, salves and balms that can be applied to almost any bodily area the more straightforward way. Most products are compact size and can be carried in your pocket, purse or kept inside your work drawer. Applying treatment can be made anywhere or anytime throughout the day as needed for localized tension release on various parts of your body. 

5. Safer Alternative

Studies in both clinical and various animal models have revealed that CBD is a well-tolerated and safe natural compound exerting analgesic effects, with very few negative side effects. Topical forms are even less likely to result in side effects.

People looking for a safer pain reliever are turning to CBD as an alternative, especially in light of the opioid crisis. CBD is less addictive than prescription drugs and helpful for people trying to taper off of opioids. 

In addition, creams and topicals are some of the safest CBD absorption methods because they don't enter the bloodstream or penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Unlike the equally famous cannabinoid THC, CBD topicals will not cause psychological effects typical of being “high.”

But are CBD topicals effective?

Early clinical studies note that topical application of CBD can assist with alleviating pain related to conditions like arthritis, muscle aches, joint pains, migraines and even nerve damage. While studies are still in their infancy and rigorous trials on human models have yet to be conducted, the results have been quite promising so far. 

One of the most popular uses for topical CBD products is for arthritis pain. In fact, a report from the Arthritis Foundation found that 79% of the 2,600 patients with arthritis had considered using CBD or had already used it. Among those who are using CBD, 29% of the respondents said they currently used it for arthritis symptoms while 55% applied a topical CBD product to the joints. Joint pain or a ‘wear and tear’ disease, is the most common type of arthritis among athletes and gym rats. 

Who will benefit from CBD topicals?

Athletes, gym rats or those who live an active lifestyle are not the only ones who may benefit from the pain relieving benefits of CBD. In fact, anyone with reduced physical activity - whether you’re working from home or sitting long hours in the office - are good candidates. 

And because remote working isn’t going anywhere, muscle breakdown can happen more often, coupled with the fact that recovery can take slower among older adults who are more prone to long lasting health effects.

What we recommend

At Tub Therapy, our mission is to deliver the healing feelings from CBD and help everyone enjoy its many benefits the safest, most effective and fun way. We’ve created our CBD topical pain relievers to bring you just that and more! 

Our formula contains full spectrum CBD which has numerous other cannabinoid compounds that trigger the entourage effect, a term used for the synergistic benefit derived from all compounds found in cannabis, suggesting that CBD works better and is more effective when combined with other cannabinoids. 

Even better, our products come in compact sizes so you can conveniently carry them in your purse or store on home desks and bedside tables, keeping it within reach when you need it the most. 

Our verdict? Be pain free and fabulous with CBD!