Cryotherapy: a Holistic Approach for Chronic Pain Management

The use of cold for the benefit of health is found world wide from athletic locker rooms to doctor’s offices. Could cryotherapy benefit you? We believe the answer is Yes, 100%!

Cryotherapy is the "I" component of R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, and elevation). This is a treatment recommended for the home care of many injuries, particularly ones caused by sports. The analgesic (pain-relieving) effects of cryotherapy are related to three specific changes in the body.

First, the nerve signal transmission is slowed. Reducing the amount of nerve signals getting through to the brain might relieve pain in some individuals.

Second, nor-epinephrine levels increase after cold immersion. This stress-induced chemical reduces pain sensitivity as a protective mechanism in times of life-or-death situations.

Lastly, cryotherapy can reduce pain intensity and frequency by reducing inflammation.

Cryotherapy is a great pain management alternative when the following are considered:

1. Cryotherapy is an all-natural treatment.
2. When medication is no longer effective.
3. Side effects from medication are too great.
4. Alternative to surgery.

A session of Cryotherapy immediately after exercise has been proven to enhanced muscular recovery by constraining the inflammatory process. Regular use of Cryotherapy promotes anti-inflammatory properties, which decreases recovery time by up to 50%, to improve ability to train, recover and perform. Adding cryotherapy to your regimen will help keep your body in peak physical shape and give you an edge on your opponents. This therapy allows for more intense, higher volume training; enabling you to maximize your full potential and enjoy these benefits:

·        Runner's knee

·        Tendonitis

·        Sprains

·        Arthritis pain

·        Pain and swelling after a hip or knee replacement

·        To treat pain or swelling under a cast or a splint

·        Lower back pain

Experts believe that cryotherapy can reduce swelling, which is tied to pain. It may also reduce sensitivity to pain. Cryotherapy may be particularly effective when you are managing pain with swelling, especially around a joint or tendon. Contact us today to learn how Chill Cryosauna can help your recovery process be a pain free and non-invasive journey.

Clients suffering from chronic conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and even Lyme disease, find that with routine Cryotherapy sessions, their pain and inflammation are dramatically reduced.  The skin exposure to the extreme temperatures triggers the release of anti-inflammatory molecules and endorphin's.  Depending on the condition and severity, clients should initially take 3-4 treatments in close succession (separated by 1-2 days) to maximize results.  After that, clients can establish a routine spaced further apart to maintain and improve on their results (e.g. once every week or two weeks). With Whole Body Cryotherapy, clients can experience increased mobility and improved quality of life. 

Interested in trying a Whole Body Cryotherapy session? Schedule an appointment  at our Orlando or New Smyrna Beach offices and receive 20% off your first session.