We’ve all felt it after a long, hard workout. We feel tired and sore and want to find some way to alleviate these feelings. Drinking lots of water, and using products like creatine, protein, and ibuprofen can help, but many have begun to use cannabis as a means of managing their pain. At CannaLeaf Health, we work with a lot of people who use cannabis, and wanted to give our thoughts on the topic today.
What Does Science Say?
Frankly, there aren’t many studies that address this specific question. Most studies into cannabis are seeking out its harmful effects, and aren’t interested in beneficial ones. Having said that, marijuana probably has no effect on the actual process of muscle protein synthesis like creatine will. But that’s not what users are looking for, they use marijuana for pain relief.
Cannabis Can Help With Sore Muscles
So many people struggle with consistently going to the gym, and one of the reasons for this is definitely how sore working out can make you feel. Nothing can tire you out more than doing a full gym workout, especially if you haven’t been in a while. Finding a way to reduce this pain and tiredness can help entice people to return to the gym. One way people combat these feelings of pain and fatigue is by smoking cannabis.
What’s The Best Way to Use Cannabis?
While smoking cannabis will still help you with your fatigue, you may not want to put that stress on your lungs after having just worked out. This is why we recommend eating edibles after working out. You can still get “high”, will receive the soreness reducing effects, but won’t have to put any unnecessary stress on your lungs.
Consult With a Professional Medical Marijuana Doctor
Do you have questions about marijuana? Interested in receiving a medical card in Maryland? At CannaLeaf Health, we’ve worked with many Marylanders and look forward to working with you as well. Get into contact with us today to learn more about the services we offer and how you can benefit from them.
