CBD cream for achy joints?

[lpeabbles]

I've been using ibuprofen for years for the occasional achy joints on long hikes, but I'm thinking about cutting back on the ol' vitamin I. Anyone out there tried a CBD cream instead for the general aches and pains of long hikes? If so, did you find one that seemed to work?

[Gulf_Coast_Hiker]

I switched to Aleve from Vitamin I years ago when running ultras. It lasts so much longer and no stomach issues.

[d_baker]

I tried some CBD on some aches (maybe my achilles and/or knee-IT area) but I didn't feel any benefits from it.
Physical therapy, rolling (I use an orange Trigger Point roller), and stretching has been helping me on recoveries. I also use a massage gun and try to get deep tissue massages as often as possible.

Edit: but I see you're talking/asking about during, so those things I do won't necessarily help you during your long hikes. Sorry for my confusion...

[Teresa Gergen]

Veritas Farms full spectrum CBD lotion/salve, Penetrex cream, and Vitamin I are a good combination.

[Dave B]

I'm going to start sounding like a broken record, but the best thing I've found for aching joints is strength training, especially compound movements like squats, deadlifts, OHP. I used to ache for 3-5 days after bigger trips, now it's one day and half as bad. YMMV.

[mtree]

I've tried CBD creams for IT band. Its mildly effective, but not as much as Ibu. You have to keep applying it every couple hours so that's a problem. It certainly doesn't hurt. Works decently when going to sleep. Takes the edge off.

I don't get achy joints so not sure about that one. Give it a whirl and see what happens!

[Reg0928]

I use it here and there on my knees pre and post run if my patellar tendon is hurting. I find it helps, but it's definitely not some miracle drug that will fix all inflammation.

[mindfolded]

This is barely relevant, but I've learned that when my knee starts aching, I'm not drinking enough water. With better hydration, the aching tends to go away pretty quickly.

[pbakwin]

CBD + THC works better (50:50)
But you have to go to a pot shop.
This stuff has been working really well for me (98% arnica):
https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Bruising ... B082L4THFT

[nyker]

After getting a recommendation by a PT for CBD cream for some sore knees I bought a couple types of cream, used them pretty often for a couple of months and noticed no difference at all. Far better results were gotten from using a foam roller, massage and stretching.

[Aphelion]

I'll add a second vote for "get stronger." Muscle can absorb nearly all the shock of exercise, but only if you have enough. It takes a lot of time and effort, but the best way to stay pain-free is by getting to know the barbell.

[Wildernessjane]

For occasional achy joints from overdoing it, I have found “Sore No More; Warm Therapy” to be far more effective than any topical CBD product I’ve tried. For the record, I almost never use “Vitamin I” because it irritates my stomach so I’ve had to explore other options. A CBD option is also offered in addition to the original formula but I’ve not tried it: https://sorenomoreusa.com/product/origi ... -2-oz-jar/