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Tendonitis

CBD for Tendonitis

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, about 70,000 people miss work each year because of Tendonitis.

Tendonitis is a term used to when someone has inflamed or an irritated tendon. This causes severe pain just outside the joint, tenderness and mild swelling. There are numerous causes of tendonitis. They mainly involve repetitive movement of an affected tendon. This injury happens mostly to people who have hobbies involving sports, but You can even form tendonitis by doing simple things excessively like raking, shoveling, sweeping, scrubbing, gardening, painting and many things that simply involve taking care of a home. You can get Tendonitis at any age but it usually affects middle aged and older people because you become less flexible as you age, thus making you more prone to injury. Most cases subside within 3-6 months after the initial injury. Things you can do to treat symptoms include Rest. Stretching, massage therapy, strengthening through physical therapy and a few others.

How CBD Works To Relieve Tendonitis

The way CBD works is by communicating with the ECS. The ECS or Endocannabinoid system, is an internal messenger. The two main receptors are called CB1 and CB2. CB1 communicates mostly with neurological functions, while the CB2 receptors deal with Circulatory functions. When you take CBD, stimulates our ECS which brings it to homeostasis, so it can properly function on its own. The endocannabinoid system is directly involved with the settlement of things like inflammation. The relief many people get from taking CBD for their tendonitis comes from the anti-inflammation properties it has. While inflammation is a natural response from our bodies to let us know something is wrong, too much of it can be a bad thing.

Dosing Thoughts

Research studies have used doses from 15mg to as high as 600mg. Typical CBD supplements provide 20mg to 25mg. When taking CBD for inflammation, dosing can vary widely depending on the severity of the symptoms you are experiencing. One goal to consider is to use CBD to supplement or possibly replace pharmaceuticals you might be taking. CBD is an all-natural alternative that does not build up in your system and cannot be overdosed.

May we suggest trying one of our CUBED Hemp based CBD Tinctures. Available in 1200mg or 3600mg concentrations, mixed with our exclusive Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Italy or NYS-sourced sunflower seed oil. Our Graduated Sprayer makes it simple to dose properly.


It is important to consult with your healthcare provider before starting any supplement program. Most prescribed medications cannot and should not be stopped all at once.

It has been suggested to start with a dose of 10mg to 15mg of CBD twice a day. After a few days, you may want to reduce prescribed meds incrementally while increasing your CBD dosage the following day. Steps of 10mg are suggested to help monitor changes. Monitor your symptoms; be aware of how you feel. Don’t hurry the process. Wait 2 to 3 days between changes. This will allow you to determine the dosing that your body requires to meet your goals, while documenting how your medications interact.

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