Cryotherapy is becoming a popular treatment for athletes and non-athletes alike. But what exactly is cryotherapy? Cryotherapy uses extremely cold temperatures to reduce inflammation, increase healing, and improve overall health.

Cryotherapy sessions are performed in private rooms using state-of-the-art equipment that uses liquid nitrogen to reach extremely low temperatures. The cold temperatures cause the fat cells to crystallize and die without damaging the surrounding tissue or skin. This aims to reduce blood flow, force blood toward your internal organs, and maintain heat for survival.

Cryotherapy is an innovative and effective way to treat pain, speed the recovery process, and strengthen your immune system. Cryotherapy is a pretty straightforward concept. It involves cooling the body to freezing temperatures for a short period — usually between two and four minutes — to accelerate healing, boost metabolism, reduce inflammation and help with pain management.

Treatment typically involves walking into a special chamber that’s between minus 200 and minus 300 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 130 and minus 180 degrees Celsius) while wearing nothing but a thin tank top and shorts. The idea is that the extreme cold will slow down your metabolic rate, which helps your muscles relax. At the same time, rapid rewarming stimulates the release of growth hormones that help repair your body.

You can expect to feel an initial burst of cold during treatment as you walk into the cryo chamber. However, once you’re inside, you typically don’t feel as if you’re being frozen.

Cryotherapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses extreme colds to relieve muscle soreness, decrease inflammation, and improve circulation. It can also benefit people who suffer from pain caused by arthritis. The treatment increases the production of endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkillers. The therapy can also boost energy levels and improve concentration.

Cryotherapy can:

• Helps prevent cellulite: Inflammation from the repeated rubbing of skin against the skin causes cellulite. Cryotherapy causes blood vessels to constrict, which minimizes this inflammatory response. It also breaks down fats that lead to the formation of cellulite.

• Helps eliminate toxins: The cold temperature increases blood flow to the skin’s surface, which ultimately helps remove toxins that build up in your body.

• Relieve pain: Cryotherapy has been known to reduce back and leg pain caused by muscle strains or sprains. Cold therapy penetrates deeper into your muscle than heat, which can decrease inflammation and make your muscles feel better.

Overall, cryotherapy treatment reduces inflammation and swelling, increases the rate of post-exercise recovery, improves joint mobility, and stimulates circulation. Cryotherapy can also be used for various purposes, such as promoting weight loss, reducing pain through nerve endings, and improving blood circulation.

Treatment frequency will vary depending on your individual needs. For example, some people use cryotherapy as part of their post-exercise routine to prevent injury. However, some may receive cryotherapy treatment once every few weeks or months.

As with most treatments, cryotherapy should be used in moderation. If you are interested in cryotherapy treatments, make sure to consult a health professional.

Cryotherapy might be for you if you are interested in reducing pain, improving your skin, or overall improving your health and well-being. If you’re interested in learning more about how cryotherapy can benefit you, contact Dr. Shima Hadidchi Family Practice today! We serve patients from Victorville CA, Apple Valley CA, Adelanto CA, Hesperia CA, Crestline CA, Highland CA, and Barstow CA.