I initially started smoking cannabis as a means to relax, mellow out and share with friends. I’d shop at the dispensary for dried flower, pre-rolls and vapes high in THC percentages; However, I’ve learned that cannabis offers a range of curative benefits. It can toil wonders as a muscle relaxant, pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. As someone who runs for exercise, I suffer a lot of aches and pains in my joints and muscles. I’ve dealt with plantar fasciitis, runner’s heel, bursitis, shin splints and sprains. I’ve never been willing to risk my health by taking synthetic medicines. Prescription muscle relaxants tend to include harmful and long-range side-effects. I am glad to find a plant based medicine to ease muscle tension, spasms, cramps, stiffness, pain and spasticity. THC or tetrahydrocannabinol has shown to give pain relief and lessen muscle cramps while CBD or cannabidiol offers anti-inflammatory properties and can reduce the option of muscle spasms. I’ve experimented with unusual ratios of THC and CBD to determine the ideal balance for my concerns. I tend to adore a bit higher CBD percentage and lower THC. However, I’ve found that it’s best to use the cannabinoids in combination. I’ve also tried out unusual consumption methods, such as smoking, vapes, tinctures, edibles and topicals… Each one provides unusual benefits. Products that include CBN or cannabinol are fantastic for helping me to relax and sleep when I have muscle pain! Options that feature CBG or cannabigerol are especially helpful for treating pain and inflammation. I also pay attention to terpenes. While they are mainly neighbord with the flavor, smell and even color of cannabis, they also offer therapeutic effects.