What Is A CBD Massage And How Can I Benefit From One?

If you’re looking for double the relaxation, then a CBD massage is the very thing you need. Combining the benefits of massage with the benefits of CBD, CBD massage therapy can unlock tension and release stress from the body. 

But before you book your appointment, it’s important to know the facts. Below, we’ll go through everything you need to know about the different types of massage therapy as well as the different types of CBD you can experience. 

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What is CBD massage?

CBD massage is exactly what it sounds like: a regular massage but with CBD oil. CBD is the non-psychoactive compound found in the cannabis sativa plant.

So if you're wondering whether you'll get high during a CBD massage therapy session, you can relax. Literally.

Unlike essential oils, CBD massage oil is colorless and odorless. But don't mistake it for something that can't pack a punch.

The massage technique used in CBD massage doesn't necessarily change. In fact, the only difference is that CBD oil is used over traditional massage oil.

This may sound like a small difference. But CBD massage oil is worlds apart from the other massage oils you've experienced. (We'd bet on it.)

Types of massage therapy

Massage on its own has a whole host of important benefits that can't go overlooked. And it comes in various forms to offer added benefits based on what exactly you're looking for.

Swedish massage

During a Swedish massage, a massage therapist will use a gentle style that is most commonly known as the "default" massage method. They'll knead your connective tissue while offering long strokes, vibration, and deep circular movements.

Are you drooling like us over the mere description of a massage? Oh, it's just us?...

Sports massage

Sports massage is fairly similar to Swedish massage. But the massage therapist will be looking specifically to prevent or treat injuries in athletes or those who have participated in sports activities.

(Raise your hand if you fall into the latter category. And you injured yourself on a first try at kickball...)

Deep tissue massage

Deep tissue massage aims to get into the deeper layers on your skin. And it is most often used with slow-paced, stronger motions meant to treat muscle damage from injuries.

It's most often the type of message you'll hear someone rave about the benefits of. But scream all the while the treatment is going on.

Trigger point massage

Let's say you've overused or injured certain muscles. Well, trigger point massage can address those tight muscle fibers and work them out.

Did somebody say that massage was like magic? Because that's what these benefits are starting to sound like to us.

Benefits of a CBD massage

Maybe you've heard of certain CBD products like dietary supplements, gummies with delta 9, or even other topical applications. But did you ever think to add CBD oil to massage?

(Brownie points if you did. But this is the kind of contest where everyone wins!)

The endocannabinoid system

Pure CBD and CBD hemp extract come from cannabis plants and hemp plants. And when used in topical CBD products, CBD works to access the endocannabinoid system or ECS.

Your ECS can regulate a variety of functions in your body. Some of which include your appetite, memory, immune function, sleep, and pain.

When combined with a CBD product or other CBD topicals like a CBD rub, those additional cannabinoids from the cannabis plant can interact with your system. And may promote a similar impact that your ECS already executes.

If this sounds confusing, don't worry. All you need to know is that hemp oil and other CBD topical products may offer certain experiences you wouldn't otherwise get with typical massage.

And CBD oil does this by tapping into your body's natural functions. So there's no funny business going on around here.

CBD absorption through skin

You might be more familiar with CBD oil in the form of a tincture or gummy - maybe even pet CBD oil. But CBD oil as absorbed through the skin operates in a slightly different way.

Your skin obviously has multiple layers. So it may take longer for your skin to fully absorb the CBD oil as it works through those layers.

But once absorbed, CBD oil and its effects may last longer. Besides, when rubbed in through a massage, the CBD oil is able to be thoroughly applied.

And this is considered an ideal way to let CBD oil do its magic. Sometimes, CBD oil may be combined with other oils like jojoba oil when used for a massage.

So if you have any questions about the other ingredients used, always feel free to ask your massage therapist. That way, you can verify you're getting the highest quality CBD along with other nurturing ingredients.

Bonus: How Long Does CBD Tincture Last?

Where CBD stands for "chill & breathe deep"

Some people ask how they can prepare for a CBD massage. And forgive us when we laugh at this question.

We live in a world where we have to plan, schedule, and prepare anything and everything. But CBD massage is one of the many pleasures in life that you don't have to do a thing for.

All you have to do is show up and enjoy yourself. Maybe we're biased, but getting a massage is like meeting that perfect slice of heaven on Earth.

And adding CBD into the mix is just another way to make it all more heavenly. So the next time you're looking to chill, consider CBD massage.

After all, what's the harm in taking a breather? Nowadays, it seems like we could all use a little bit of that.

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