How Does CBD Oil Affect My Massage? NJ’s Massage Therapist Share Tips

If you’ve checked out Massage by Imani in Franklin Lakes, you may have noticed that CBD is an option to add on to your massage. What is this addition, how does it affect your massage, and can it have any other effects? Keep reading to find out!

What is CBD Oil and How Is It Used in Massage?
CBD stands for cannabidiol, and is an oil derived from the cannabis plant. Sometimes referred to as “hemp oil,” CBD oil works with your body’s natural physical, chemical, and hormonal systems, helping to regulate stress, sleep, pain, appetite, and more. It can help you to relax, and when it is applied topically, it can be a wonderful addition to your massage and skin care routine. Like other massage oils or aromatherapy massage oils, CBD oil is applied directly to your skin and used during massage, helping your skin, body, and brain to relax more fully.

Are There Benefits to a CBD-Massage?
While more research needs to be conducted on CBD oils and massage, early research is showing that it is a tool that can help fight inflammation, reduce perceptions of pain, promote relaxation, improve skin quality, and aid in muscle recovery. Many people report that CBD can help to relieve headaches, improve digestion, and help them sleep better. Stress and anxiety are no match for CBD massage—if you enjoy the benefits of CBD, you may find lower stress levels.

Would CBD Oil in Massage Get Me Stoned?
Many people ask if they will get high, stoned, or otherwise “altered” from CBD oil. After all, it came from the cannabis plant, right? Just like certain parts of the cannabis plant can be used to produce hemp for paper or clothing, these same parts of the plant are used to produce CBD oil or hemp oil. Unlike most marijuana products, which contains the psychoactive compound THC, CBD products do not contain this compound, or contain it in such tiny amounts that it cannot be measured. When you apply the oil to your skin, there is no chance that it will make you feel high, stoned, or loopy. You’ll just feel relaxed!

Ready to try a CBD massage from NJ’s hottest massage therapy office? Book your appointment with Massage by Imani today and see what all the excitement is about!