What Is Cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy is a treatment that uses cold temperatures to help with healing and improve overall health. It can be done in different ways, such as applying ice to specific areas of the body or using a special chamber to expose the whole body to extremely cold air. This treatment helps reduce inflammation, ease pain, and promote faster recovery by improving blood flow and encouraging the body's natural healing process. It can also boost your metabolism and help with weight management by stimulating the body's fat-burning mechanisms. Many athletes use cryotherapy to recover from intense workouts, reduce muscle soreness, and enhance performance.
In whole-body cryotherapy, a person stands in a chamber cooled to temperatures as low as -200°F (-129°C) for about 2-3 minutes. The extreme cold causes blood vessels to constrict, which helps reduce inflammation and flushes toxins from the body. Once the session ends and the body warms up, oxygen-rich blood returns to the extremities, aiding in recovery and reducing pain.
