Broken bones and fractures are bad but living in a cast for weeks make things worse. Depression, pain, and discomfort hinder the recovery process. Fortunately, CBD products can help you during the healing journey. It will help you handle the negative effects like inflammation and pain. Besides, increase the ability of your body in healing the fracture.
CBD or cannabinoid is a compound extracted from cannabis. It bonds with the Endocannabinoid system [ECS] in the body generating a lot of potential benefits. In cannabis, there are many naturally occurring cannabinoids, but CBD and THC [tetrahydrocannabinol] have received a lot of hype.
Both CBD and THC bind with your CB1 & CB2 receptors present across the central nervous system and brain. THC binds directly with the CB1 receptors, whereas CBD works indirectly. CBD works in the same way as the endocannabinoids released by your body. Thus, you get to treat different ailments familiarly and naturally.
How CBD helps in broken bones healing?
If you are struggling with broken bones, doctors prescribe painkillers because chronic pain will top the issue list. Painkillers also cause side effects and increase addiction risk. On the other hand, CBD edibles or pills work towards pain relief and has low side effects.
Even the World Health Organization has stated that cannabidiol is safe and well-tolerated. CBD activates the inhibitor cells, which lessens your pain perception. Besides, your immune system that controls inflammation is regulated and the mood gets enhanced.
According to research –
- During bone fracture repair, CBD stimulates the enzyme called Lysyl Hydroxylase. Collagen crosslinking gets activated in the bone-building cells called Osteoblasts. It was also revealed that the healed bone’s strength increased a lot after CBD treatment.
- For osteoporosis and osteoarthritis conditions CBD oil helps in promoting bone health. FAAs [Fatty Acid Amides] interact with the cannabinoid receptors enabling bone remodeling. FAAH enzyme breaks down the bone but CBD inhibits it and allows FAAs to perform its task. Endocannabinoids are produced naturally in the bone, but its mechanism is still unclear. However, similar compounds can help promote the natural bone-strengthening process.
- Glycine receptors of the central nervous system obstruct pain perception. CBD potentiates these inhibitory receptors thus reducing the pain sensation. Chronic inflammation is due to an aggressive immune response, which leads the system to attack healthy tissues and cells. CBD hinders cytokines production that is responsible for starting inflammation.
- CBD works as an antidepressant. It limits adenosine reuptake amount and boosts anandamide thus increasing mood and lessening the depression.
Before you use CBD products for broken bones discuss this with your doctor. It is safe but can interact with common antibiotic and antidepressant medications.
How to take CBD for broken bones?
There are a lot of forms to take CBD oil. It depends on your lifestyle and needs. Some may find it simple to take CBD pills twice daily, whereas a few may choose CBD oil vaping. You can prioritize your injury, e.g. for broken dominant arm pills or edibles will be easy to manage instead of sublingual. Your body will respond to what works and what doesn’t, so listen to it!