
Benefits of Cryotherapy
Pain Management
The anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of Whole body Cryotherapy greatly decrease the pain and stiffness of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. The body’s response to cryotherapy is an increase in endorphins. The principle function of endorphins is to inhibit the transmission of pain signals; also producing a feeling of euphoria. In other words, your body naturally treats itself with its own version of pain killer, giving you a ‘feel-good’ high. These endorphins decrease pain sensitivity providing an effective, completely natural and noninvasive pain therapy. Pain and stiffness are also reduced giving the benefit of better range of motion and movement. The constriction of blood vessels during cryotherapy decrease inflammation and the body’s perception of pain.
Athletic Performance and Recovery
Recommended pre-workout for increased energy, vitality, range of motion, and a boosted metabolic rate. Athletes who use Whole body cryotherapy before an important event or work out show faster reaction time and increased endurance levels. Whole body Cryotherapy also stimulates adrenal glands which increase adrenaline and energy levels. It is also recommended as a post-workout therapy, reducing recovery time to get you back to prime athletic capability as soon as possible. Athletes who use cryotherapy post training recover from soreness and stiffness faster than ice or stretching alone.
Beauty and Anti-Aging
The outer layers of skin are briefly “frozen” leading to collagen production in deeper layers of the skin. This leads to greater skin elasticity giving the user tighter and firmer skin as well as a more youthful appearance. Skin becomes more even toned, and conditions such as cellulite decrease and become smoother. The decreased temperature cause the capillaries of the skin to undergo vasoconstriction (closing of the capillaries to keep the blood near the organs for protection from the cold) followed by a swift vasodilation after the procedure. The release of the blood causes a flushing of toxins from the skin and body. The anti-inflammatory properties of cryotherapy are used to treat conditions such as dermatitis and psoriasis, also helping with various levels of acne.
Metabolic Boost
The rapid cold causes the body to turn up its metabolic rate to increase temperature. This effect lasts from 4-6 hours after the procedure causing the body to burn an extra 500-800 calories per session. After several sessions, the metabolism tends to remain higher between sessions.
Mood Enhancement
The extreme temperatures of Whole body Cryotherapy commence a ‘fight or flight’ response, releasing inhibitory neuropeptides called endorphins, a natural ‘pain killer’ implementing a sense of euphoria. Whole body Cryotherapy has been studied as a way to successfully treat medication resistant depression and other mood disorders. Due to an increase in patient’s libido, Whole body Cryotherapy is also being studied as a treatment for ED and other like disorders.
Immune System
​Whole body Cryotherapy has been shown to increase immunity due to increased hemoglobin levels in the blood and the removal of toxins. It has also has been shown to decrease stress levels and to improve mood disorders. When used with a healthy lifestyle and eating plan, Whole body Cryotherapy can decrease instances of colds and other illnesses; even treating headaches and curing hangovers.