It’s nearly impossible to not have heard of cryotherapy. It’s been boosted by social media. this treatment for wellness is utilized to some of the most famous athletes and celebrities around the world, who claim that it improves sleeping patterns, help burn off fat, ease the pain, improve skin tightening, and much more. However, is it effective and, if yes how do you know? In this blog we’ll explore the basics of cryotherapy, its process and its benefits. Learn more about the procedure and to see whether this non-invasive procedure is as effective as it was advertised at CryoCON 2023!!
What is Cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy is the use of frigid temperatures for the main treatment component in every therapeutic procedure. Although it has gained a lot of attention in recent years, variations of this therapy were used by early Egyptians from 2500 BC. Cryotherapy was first developed around the year 1970 by Japanese Rheumatologist Toshima Yamaguchi to alleviate inflammation caused by arthritis. Since the time, it has been proven to have additional benefits and has potential applications. It is a minimally-invasive treatment that involves extreme cold being applied directly or over the entire body to kill and freeze abnormal tissue, or trigger an internal response that is produced by the body. When you undergo whole-body cryotherapy the entire body is subjected to temperatures ranging from negative 140–210 degrees Fahrenheit over a short period of time to trigger the body’s immune system response and release of endorphins and decrease pain in the body.
How Does Cryogenic Therapy Work?
Whole-body cryotherapy requires entering an area that is cooled by nitrogen gas. The subzero temperatures immediately alter the body’s temperature and put it into fighting or flight mode. Blood vessels shrink and blood flow is directed into the core organs in order to live. When you exit the chamber blood vessels begin to dilate, sending oxygen-rich blood and endingorphins back throughout the body. The body also creates an increase of anti-inflammatory protein and eliminates the excessive white blood cells and improves metabolism.
Top Benefits of Cryotherapy
Reduce inflammation
Inflammation is triggered by the accumulation of edema and an increase in white blood cell count in the affected tissue. When you leave the cryogenic chamber the oxygen-rich blood flow back to the affected tissues of the body, which may help to accelerate recovery. Studies have demonstrated that extreme cold temperatures trigger the release of norepinephrine an anti-inflammatory chemical produced naturally within the body. It also boosts protein production that are crucial to proangiogenic and cell signaling such as angiogenesis, a vital bodily function that is responsible in supplying nutrition and oxygen to tissues of the body in wound healing.
Controls the appearance of skin problems
Cryotherapy can be utilized to treat a variety of skin issues, such as skin tags, warts, darker spots, skin dermatitis Eczema, eczema and many other. Whole-body cryotherapy boosts antioxidant levels in blood and the flow of blood towards the face, promoting the regeneration of cells and making the skin appear more youthful, firmer and smoother. As per the Dr. Gil Yosipovitch, a chairperson of the Department of Dermatology at Miami University, “Some patients with atopic dermatitis report that eczema improves with extreme cold.” Cryotherapy can help boost the immune system of your body and, as a result the ability to treat irritations and skin disorders. Exposing the skin that is irritated to cold temperatures creates an euphoric effect. While it’s not a cure for all skin conditions however, regular cryotherapy can help soothe skin irritation.
Enhances sleeping
Cryotherapy triggers a surge of endorphins that boost your production of the hormone norepinephrine the hormone that regulates the sleep cycles of your. The surge of endorphins that occurs after leaving the cooling chamber brings an increased feeling of energy, which is followed by a feeling of relaxation and a better rest. As cryotherapy also helps alleviate discomfort, some patients have reported that they are more restful and sleep better.
Reduce the pain
The use of whole-body cryotherapy and localization has been proven effective and dramatically reduce the occurrence of arthritis as well as general discomfort. Similar to an ice pack cooling chambers help reduce swelling and reduce communication between nerves, which reduces the amount of pain signals transmitted through the brain. Patients suffering from fibromyalgia, back pain, rheumatoid arthritis and many more have experienced significant improvements in pain through cryotherapy. In an study which used whole-body cryotherapy utilized to help patients recover from Rheumatoid-related diseases It was discovered to significantly reduce pain levels. Athletes utilize cryotherapy to heal injuries for various reasons. One reason is the fact that it can help reduce the pain. The extreme cold can numb irritated nerves, allowing for more intense occupational and physical therapy, enhancing the efficacy of rehabilitation programs.
Helps reduce migraine symptoms
Through cooling and numbing the nerves that run through the neck the treatment of cryotherapy may help to relieve migraines. Localized cryotherapy targeted at the carotid arteries located in the neck has decreased pain and discomfort by cooling the blood vessels that flow through the intracranial. Since carotid vessels are near to skin they are easy to access and offer a feasible way to alleviate the symptoms suffered by patients suffering from migraine.
Final Thoughts
Although the long-term efficacy of cryotherapy remains in the research phase, there is some evidence in repeated sessions for treating many different ailments. Consult your physician to find out if this procedure is suitable for you.
CryoCON 2023
If you’re looking to gain more about the science behind cryotherapy, how it works, and the best ways to run a profitable wellness business and test out the latest technology, make sure to book your tickets to CryoCON 2023 in Dallas, Texas, on March 5 and 7! The 3rd year-long Cryo Convention is a wellness convention that is designed to offer information to businesses looking to understand the most recent developments in the field of wellness and how they can help the clinic, facility, spa, or rehabilitation center.
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