According to a 2019 survey of 800 chiropractors, 25% of chiropractors are using CBD in their practice. The use of CBD has not only become prominent among chiropractors; it’s now a client demand. CBD has many incredible benefits, which chiropractors can apply to their patients, ensuring the best quality care and pain relief.
Here’s everything you need to know about chiropractors using CBD in their practice in 2020.
Chiropractors manipulate and adjust the spine in order to relieve pain and improve mobility. But they do more than that. Their ultimate goal is to improve the way the body operates. To do this, they work to strengthen a positive relationship between the spine and the nervous systems, affecting all systems of the body
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a powerful tool that can be used to improve nervous systems. It can treat pain, anxiety, inflammation, and so much more without psychoactive effects. For chiropractors who want to maximize non-opiate pain treatment while supporting healthy physiological function, CBD is the ultimate natural medicine.
There are over 100 different cannabinoids, the class of active chemical compounds that the cannabis plant produces. The most common cannabinoids include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and CBD. Both CBD and THC derive from the cannabis plant’s stems and leaves, but they have completely different effects.
THC is the main psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant, responsible for producing a state of euphoria in its consumers. While both THC and CBD interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, and while both have psychoactive effects on the consumer, CBD’s chemical capabilities primarily affect the body, not the mind.
What does this mean? CBD allows its consumer to feel all the physical benefits of THC without affecting their psychological state. CBD, in any form, can reduce anxiety, depression, the chance of seizures, and it relaxes the sympathetic nervous system.
Because of its molecular makeup, CBD interacts naturally with the endocannabinoid system, which makes it an incredible, organic product that helps stabilize the body and treat various symptoms. From mood and sleep habits to the immune system, CBD can have a profound positive impact on a person’s physical health.
In recent years, chiropractors have taken advantage of the wider availability and decriminalization of cannabinoids. Chiropractors use CBD products to help relieve and address pain that their clients experience. CBD acts as a natural medicine for symptoms that might otherwise be treated with invasive medical procedures or prescription opiates.
When chiropractors use CBD in their practice, they not only relieve pain or swelling but are also able to better align the body, as inflammation may decrease, and heart rhythm may stabilize. Due to the well-known benefits of CBD, more and more clients expect to see CBD products in their chiropractor’s office and practice. Chiropractors are using CBD in a number of ways.
When the spine and other joints are misaligned, the body’s bio-mechanics work improperly, causing inflammation. For this reason, CBD can be the perfect product for chiropractors to use.
CBD has many anti-inflammatory properties, which is one of the major reasons why chiropractors use CBD in their treatment. A number of vitamins are found in CBD oil that promote anti-inflammation, like vitamins B2 and B6. In addition, the omega-6 fatty acids found in CBD oil also help reduce inflammation in the body.
The anti-inflammatory effects of CBD have amazing effects on relieving muscle soreness. A recent study published two important findings: (1) when consumed right after exercise, CBD can reduce soreness and prevent damage caused by a condition known as delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS); and (2) CBD increases the rate of recovery after exercise.
Additionally, chiropractors use CBD for pain relief because it is a non-psychoactive, non-opiate treatment method. This means that it will not affect judgement, and it is not habit-forming.
Arthritis occurs for multiple reasons, primarily due to lack of lubrication in the cartilage, causing it to wear over time. Arthritis pain stems from the inflammation that worn cartilage causes in joints and tissue. While chiropractic care is one of “the safest therapies you can use” to treat arthritis, it is recommended that realignment should not occur during an active flare up.
Therefore, chiropractors can use CBD products with two goals in mind: reduce inflammation and relieve pain. By using CBD products topically on a flare up, chiropractors can treat the underlying misalignment, restoring lubrication to worn cartilage. Arthritis can be extremely painful, so chiropractors can relieve their clients’ discomfort by administering CBD vaporizers or capsules and apply CBD oils topically.
Chiropractors may use CBD to help their patients manage anxiety. Studies have shown that CBD can decrease physiological effects that anxiety has on the body, like increased heart rate, in part due to its B6 vitamins and magnesium properties. Reducing the heart rate of their patients can help chiropractors achieve their ultimate goal, which is to improve the nervous symptoms of their patients. Chiropractors might also seek out the long-term effects of CBD for their patients, including reducing stress, which will ultimately improve physical and physiological health.
CBD takes many forms. While the benefits of CBD are vast, there are many factors chiropractors consider to best incorporate CBD into practice. From oil to lotion, capsule to tincture, here are several methods chiropractors may use to administer CBD for their patients.
There are a number of things chiropractors should know before incorporating CBD into their practice. For instance, what do the federal, state, and local laws say about CBD? And how can chiropractors make the best decisions when choosing a CBD product to purchase?
In 2018, the Farm Bill recognized federally that hemp-derived CBD in the United States was legal. However, this legality did not extend to the state level. CBD is legal in many states, and chiropractors should know the laws of their state of practice before purchasing and administering CBD.
Even if CBD is legal in their state of practice, local laws may have adverse effects on a chiropractor’s business. For instance, many cities allow the sale of CBD products, though only during restrictive hours. Chiropractors should contact their local governments for more information.
In addition to a business license, chiropractors must possess a seller’s license if they plan to sell CBD products to patients through their practice. Chiropractors should contact their local and state officials to learn more.
Chiropractors have an abundance of products to choose from when purchasing CBD products for their practice. In addition to the CBD product’s effectiveness, a chiropractor must ensure that the texture and smell of a CBD product will be adaptable to their patients. So how do chiropractors choose the best CBD products for chiropractic care?
The type of CBD you stock at your practice should cater to your customers’ preferences. Customers may prefer lotions or oils, opposed to capsules or vaporizers. In order to fully utilize the benefits of CBD a high potent CBD product should be used. CBD Oil is the most potent form of CBD. Chiropractors should use a broad spectrum or full spectrum CBD Oil for the best results.
If treating a more moderate or light pain, lotions and salves can be used.
Some ingredients may be added to CBD lotions to maximize its anti-inflammatory properties, like omega-6 fatty acids, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6. Even added scents can help a patient relax. However, chiropractors should be on the lookout for the names of ingredients they don’t recognize. If a patient has sensitive or damaged skin, a chiropractor should try to avoid alcohol (which might appear as cetyl, stearyl, cetaryl, or lanolin).
CBD products come in a variety of costs, depending on the type of product and how large a container. To get the true price of CBD oil, divide the price of the product by the total mg of CBD. Average costs will range from $.03/mg CBD to $.14/mg. From there, a chiropractor can compare product cost and value.
How CBD products are made is extremely important. Not only will it matter to the quality of the product; it will matter to the customer. Chiropractors should purchase CBD products that are organic, non-gmo, THC free, gluten-free, and made in the US with no added chemicals.
Sunil Patel and Naresh Mehta have witnessed the health benefits of CBD, both as practicing pharmacists and in their personal lives. It’s this experience that fuels their passion for CBD healing products.
As pharmacists, they bring a critical perspective to an industry that is largely unregulated. Sunil and Naresh go beyond the “pharmacist formulated” label found on many CBD products. Instead, they choose pharmacist-approved CBD products, carefully selecting each CBD product with special consideration to its ingredients and how it’s made.
In addition to developing the best CBD products for chiropractors, Puure Therapeutics provides CBD training for retailers who want to learn about the benefits of CBD, as well as other services to help customers choose the right products. If you would like more information on how to get organic CBD Oil is your chiropractic practice contact us today!
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