Simply put, a CBD massage is a traditional massage performed with CBD-infused oils and creams. Adding CBD to your massage can help calm inflammation, soothe anxiety, reduce chronic pain and melt tension.

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is non-psychoactive and is found in high concentrations in cannabis and hemp. This is not to be confused with THC, which is the psychoactive part of the cannabis plant that people associate with the "high" feeling. The cannabinoid compound responds to receptors found in the skin. Through those receptors, it sends messages through your nervous system that help bring the body back to equilibrium, mitigating imbalances that can be caused by things like stress, for example.

Health-wise, incorporating CBD into your routine via tinctures, oils, and lotions has been shown to have amazing anti-inflammatory, antidepressant and antibacterial properties as well as a long list of other wellness benefits. You’ve probably noticed the boom of CBD products and treatments recently. In terms of the benefits of CBD massage specifically, CBD oil has natural anti-inflammatory effects that can more effectively soothe sore muscles and joints – so it’s a great addition to massage. It also encourages the body to speed up the healing process and is beneficial in relieving anxiety as well as gastric distress. Some CBD creams also have arnica and lidocaine, which also provide additional anti-inflammatory benefits. Arnica is a common natural ingredient that is found to help reduce bruising and muscle fatigue more quickly, and lidocaine provides a soothing and cooling effect.

When booking a CBD massage, don't be afraid to ask the therapist what product will be used because lotions and oils made with CBD can have different levels of effectiveness. Anything labeled as "whole hemp extracted oil" means it's extracted from the entire plant and will be more effective than a CBD isolate which means that just the CBD molecule has been pulled out. Another thing to ask is whether the product contains trace amounts of THC. Currently, the federal limit for CBD products is 0.3 percent THC or less to be classified as hemp.

While many people swear by topical CBD, it's worth noting that the National Institutes of Health regularly point out that more research needs to be done. Currently, the majority of the studies on CBD pertain to oral dosages, which, in some cases, have been associated with diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, drowsiness, and more. None of these results, however, have been tied to topical use.

Following a CBD massage, there's no need to immediately hop in the shower—in fact, don't! By going about the rest of your day with the CBD cream still intact, you'll be able to benefit from the calming ingredient for hours longer.

Bliss on Broadway offers many types of massage, including CBD, as well as other full service treatments for your skin, body and mind. Call us at 562-439-4333. http://www.blissonbroadway.com/