Although some people enjoy consuming cannabis recreationally as a way to chill out at the end of the workweek, you may choose to partake in this product with a different goal in mind. Many users have found that using cannabis is an effective way to manage their pain, and while the use of cannabis for pain reduction is often associated with those who are battling chronic illnesses, you don't have to be in such a situation. If you're even a casual athlete, you may know what it's like to be sore. While you'll want to ensure that your league doesn't do drug testing — something that usually occurs only in high-level amateur and professional leagues — you may want to experiment with cannabis as a pain-control measure if you participate in these sports.

Combat Sports

Few sports lead to as much pain as combat sports such as boxing and mixed martial arts. Even a simple training session in any combat sports discipline can leave you in considerable pain, nursing things such as head and face injuries, joint pain, and generally, body aches. You may find that following a training session or even a competition — again, as long as you aren't drug tested afterward — you can experience a reduction in this pain from visiting your local cannabis dispensary and buying some cannabis.

Snowboarding

While recreational cannabis use often has a close link with snowboarding culture, there can be a good reason to use these products if you're an avid snowboarder. If you snowboard enough, you'll experience your share of crashes, and whether it's an awkward tumble off a jump, a hard impact during a moguls course, or a slip and fall on an icy patch, you can end up with your share of bumps and bruises. When you're relaxing at night after a day on the slopes, consuming some cannabis may help you to alleviate the pain you're experiencing.

Long-Distance Running

If you run marathons or ultra marathons, you're all too familiar with the pain that comes with your chosen physical pursuit. While these sports provide a lot of health benefits, they can also leave you with sore muscles, achy joints, and other pain-related issues from which it can take days to recover. Cannabis may be worthwhile for you to try as a pain reduction tool. If you're concerned about smoking affecting your lung capacity for your running, consider trying an edible product.

For more information, reach out to a dispensary near you.