Cryotherapy
Who should not participate in Localized Cryotherapy?
DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN LOCALIZED CRYOTHERAPY IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
Untreated Hypertension; Heart Attack in the last 6 months; Decompensating diseases (edema) of the Cardiovascular & Respiratory System (COPD); Congestive Heart Failure; Unstable Angina Pectoris; Pacemaker; Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease; Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or known Circulatory Dysfunction; Severe Anemia; Cold Allergenic Phenomenon (known allergy
to cold contactants); Bacterial and Viral Infections of the Skin; Wound healing disorders (open sores or discharging wound/skin conditions); Polyneuropathies; Raynaud’s Disease; Pregnancy; Vasculitis; Chilblains; Cold Urticarial (Cold allergy); Diabetes; Trophic Disorder; Cryoglobulinemia; Cold Hemagululation; Cold Hemolysis; Severe sensory disorders
You may have other conditions that make our services inappropriate. Consult with your doctor or medical advisor if you have questions as to whether localized cryotherapy is right for you.
What is Cryotherapy?
Localized Cryotherapy exposes a targeted part of the body to sub-zero temperatures. This triggers the body's natural fight or flight response, causing freshly oxygenated blood to the targeted body part, hence aiding in healing and recovery.
Why Try Cryotherapy?
It's fast, more comfortable than an ice bath, and super beneficial! You've been told many times to ice an injury or swollen area as ice relieves discomfort by constricting the blood flow to an injured area to reduce swelling and inflammation. While an ice bath is beneficial, to achieve the desired outcome, you have to sit in it for 20 minutes resulting in extreme discomfort. With Localized Cryotherapy, the air circulating is colder than an ice bath, but DRY, so it’s not nearly as excruciating as cold water.
How Does Cryotherapy Work?
Your skin surface drops approx. 30-45 degrees F, causing your body to send signals to the brain to draw blood to your internal organs for protection. While the blood is in your core, it picks up oxygen and nutrients which stimulate your body’s natural healing process. As soon as treatment ends, your brain decides where it should send the oxygen and nutrient-rich blood first.
The Result
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Decreased soreness and pain from physical activity
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Fatigued muscles receive oxygen-rich blood for immediate recovery effects
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Decreased swelling and systemic inflammation
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Increased range of motion
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Improved sleep
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Improved mood due to increased endorphins
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Improved skin, reduced cellulite, reduced signs of aging
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Relief from joint disorders, arthritis, rheumatoid diseases, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, chronic back pain