Pickleball season is upon us – you might want some cannabis or CBD nearby

Pickleball is the new trend in the summer months! Nine million Americans take to the court and over a million Canadians grab a racquet to play the sports fashion. While it started in the mid 60’s, it has become mainstream since Covid. It’s a simple, fast-paced game for all ages on mobile. But for some who aren’t usually that nimble and athletic, it can be a bit of a challenge.

The most common injuries include

  • calf strains and tears
  • flare-ups of knee arthritis
  • Herniated disc in the lower back
  • meniscus tears
  • MCL, LCL, hamstring and ankle strains
  • plantar fasciitis
  • Achilles tendon injuries

Because pickleball players swing paddles, the upper extremities—shoulder, wrist, elbow—are also susceptible to injury. This includes:

  • Tennis and golfer’s elbow (tendonitis of the forearm muscles)
  • tendinitis in the wrist
  • Tendonitis and rotator cuff tears
  • Labral tears

Many of these are inflammation or topical injuries that can be treated with marijuana or CBD. For serious injuries like cracks or fractures – it can help you with pain before and after your doctor’s visit. More and more professional athletes in sports like soccer, cycling or long-distance running are turning to the use of cannabis to relieve pain and speed recovery from post-game injuries.

RELATED: Why you should use cannabis and not ice for injuries

People unfamiliar with marijuana are usually unaware that it has so many healing properties, most notably its anti-inflammatory effects. Inflammation can occur after an injury on the field or due to conditions such as arthritis. Using cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychoactive component of marijuana, may be more effective (and convenient) for treating sprains and injuries. In fact, it can completely replace ice. CBD is just more convenient because you can carry both topicals for spot treatment and oral CBD products in case of an accident. It also has the added benefit of being THC free, which is a benefit for athletes.

So if you pick up the racquet and hit the road, know that marijuana can come in handy when things go wrong on the court.

RELATED: Is Cannabis Better for Sports Injuries than Traditional Painkillers?

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