This post is sponsored by CBDMEDIC but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
Hello, my dears!
Even though we’ve just entered the new fall season, I’m making the most of the last sunny days while I can. Although I have joined a gym, I’ve also been taking advantage of the gorgeous local trails and hiking spots I’ve discovered nearby. Some are definitely for beginners, and are quick and mostly flat/paved. Others are quite a bit more involved, steep, and challenging even on one of my good days.
Speaking of, I’ve struggled with occasional to frequent back, ankle, and neck/shoulder pain since I started working. Admittedly, more of my neck and shoulder pain is probably from the excessive amount of screen time I get. Hunching over a computer or craning to read texts, etc. Stretching before and after a workout definitely helps, but I’d been looking for something to help during a workout.
I went to my local CVS to check out their selection of CBD products, after hearing so many people talk about it’s many uses. I’m someone who despises taking pills, so I wanted to seek out something that I could use on-the-go as needed and where needed. I found the CBDMEDIC line, which includes their Active Sport™ line. They have an ointment that needs to be rubbed in with your fingers, which is not ideal for using when working out, but great for use at home. I instead picked up the Pain Relief Stick. It’s a travel-friendly and mess free solid that has camphor, menthol, hemp oil, along with several other emollients. I also liked that everything in the product is naturally derived.
Now to put it to the test!
There are some forest preserves near my house that I’d been wanting to check out for a while. It’s mostly flat but several miles long. As predicted, my ankle started to hurt after walking for a while at a brisk pace.
I also applied some to my shoulders and neck. I loved that the balm went only where I applied it, and that I didn’t have to rub it in. I felt the pain-relieving element pretty quickly. My ankle pain kind of just faded away. While I wouldn’t say that my neck pain went away completely, this stick definitely helped. I’m working up to completing the entire loop, and will be sure to take this stick with me to help keep me going.
If you’re looking for a powerful and effective way to help with muscle pulls, strains, and joint distress, definitely check out the CVS store locator to see where to find their products. They also have CBD massage oil, sprays, and even ointment for arthritis.
Tell me in the comments, is there anything that holds you back when you work out?
Finding a good pain relief that works fast is important!
Totally agree! 😀
This is awesome! I’ve only used CBD is drop form so I would really like to try the roll-on. Glad to hear you found relief!
And I’ve never tried the drop form! Excited to try more of these types of products.
My muscles can get so sore, especially on busy or stressful days!! Definitely need to pick this up and try it out!
Kileen
cute & little
For sure! Love the convenience of the stick too, it’s quite portable!
It’s fascinating to me how CBD is really being added to everything now. It’s an amazing supplement of sorts, and something I utilize in my daily life. I’ve never heard of this particular brand, but it’s awesome to know about it for the future. I sure have been experiencing a lot of shoulder and neck tension lately. I wonder if it would help!
If you try it out, please do let me know! I’d love to hear about your experience.
I definitely need to try this out! I suffer from chronic back pain so I personally use a CBD salve at night to help me sleep. I love the fact that it’s roll on!
XO Jenn
https://jubilantdose.com
Yes, that was the main reason I wanted to try it out! Especially with the cooling ingredients, I’ve had issues accidentally getting them in my eyes!
This sounds like something I should try. I keep hearing about CBD products but I’m yet to try any.
Xx, Nailil
thirtyminusone.com
This was the first topical one I’ve tried! Let me know your thoughts if you try it.
My husband suffers from occasional back and knee pain. Sometimes I don’t even know what to do to help him. This sounds like a good alternative. It’s great that is mess free and you can carry it everywhere.
Yes, the mess free aspect was the first thing that attracted me to it! Sorry to hear that your hubby has pain. Hopefully he finds something that works to lessen it soon.
I’ll have to tell my husband about this. He’s an avid runner so he’s got aches and pains!
My hubby is too! He only gets muscle strains way after the fact, but I’m going to have him try this as well!