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Best CBD Products For Pain Relief

Before Soreness Sets in From Squats and Pull-Ups, I Reach For These CBD Products

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Sore muscles might just be one of my favourite things about doing CrossFit. The "day after squats" awkwardness when walking down stairs and the "I can't raise my arm to brush my hair" tightness after doing pull-ups lets me know I'm working hard, pushing myself, and getting stronger. But when I'm so sore I can't work out, or I have trouble sleeping, then the soreness has gone too far. I've recently found relief with CBD, and these are my favourite products.

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Medterra CBD Cooling Cream

"Liquid magic" is what I call this Medterra CBD Cooling Cream (250 mg for $50). It's ultrasmooth, creamy, and rubs in easily, making it perfect for larger areas, like my shoulders and back. The menthol provides a rapid cooling feeling — it feels amazing!

Medterra CBD Cooling Cream
250
from medterracbd.com
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Charlotte's Web CBD Oil

Easy to take and very effective, I keep a bottle of this Charlotte's Web Original Formula CBD Oil ($75) on hand. If I'm wound up and feeling anxious or am particularly sore, I take half a dropper around dinnertime once or twice a week (a dropper holds about 43 mg of CBD). I found it helps me feel calm and sleep well, and sleep is really important since I get up at 4:45 a.m. for CrossFit.

Charlotte's Web Original Formula CBD Oil
$75
from cwhemp.com
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Dr. Kerklaan Natural Pain Stick

For hands-free application, I'm a fan of this Dr. Kerklaan Natural Pain Stick ($68). Made with eucalyptus and peppermint, I love the subtly cooling sensation. It's clear and glides on smooth and easy, so it's perfect for big areas, and my hands stay clean thanks to the product design.

Dr. Kerklaan Natural Pain Stick
$68
from drkerklaan.com
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Elixicure CBD Lotion With Lavender

CBD meets soothing lavender in this soft and silky Elixicure Pain Relief Cream ($35). Made with menthol and a lavender scent, I keep this on my nightstand to rub my sore feet and shoulders.

Elixicure Pain Relief Cream
$35
from elixicure.com
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CBD Muscle Cream

I like to use this Extract Labs Muscle Cream (1.6 ounces for $70) on smaller areas since it's more like a salve than a cream. It contains menthol, arnica, lavender, and rosemary and is perfect to keep in my gym bag for sore hands, knees, or elbows.
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