CBD Warming Gels and CBD Cooling Gels are both extremely effective tools in the recovery process; however, they work in very different ways. The primary difference between warming gel and cooling gel products, as their names suggest, is the use of heat and cooling on the affected areas.
When using CBD warming gels, the properties that contain the warming effect boosts circulation and rushes additional blood to the affected area. This, in turn, provides vital oxygen and nutrients to the muscles and helps them to move more smoothly and freely, aiding the recovery and regeneration of injured muscles.
We recommend using warming gels before your workout, after your workout, and when you feel soreness in particular areas.
In contrast, CBD cooling gels and muscle rubs cause the blood vessels to constrict. This allows the body to reduce the amount of damage in the area by minimising inflammation and halting the spread. Cooling gel should be applied to sprains, strains, and sharp shooting pains after injury. We recommend using cooling gels as soon as possible after injury when pain is felt.
Both warming gel and cooling gel products can, and should, be used at different times if you are still able to exert yourself physically. As is always the case, your muscles should be warm, more pliable, and ready for action before you start exercising so CBD warming gels can be used to get the blood flowing; cooling gels can be used afterwards to treat any injuries that may occur.
However, if you are seeking pain relief from muscular aches, pains, and stiffness in areas such as the back or neck, you are more likely to benefit from using warming products.