Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC) is the therapeutic application of extremely cold dry air, usually between -184F to -260F (−120°C and −160°C). Whole body cryotherapy stimulates the body’s natural healing abilities and it’s a lot more comfortable than you imagine. WBC uses extreme cold to induce responses on three levels: the circulatory system, the energy meridians and the nervous system. WBC provides the right environment and your body does the rest! The history of whole body cryotherapy began in Japan, developed in Europe and migrated to the U.S. Clinical studies are numerous and focused on treatment of pain and inflammation from sports injuries, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and skin conditions like psoriasis and dermatitis. The process of WBC simply accelerates your body’s natural recovery process. Therefore, specific benefits will vary person-to-person.
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Cryotherapy stimulates the temperature receptors on your skin to send signals to your brain, telling you that you may be freezing. Essentially, cryotherapy treatment forces your body to rapidly heal it-self. These reactions include raising your endorphins, speeding the growth of new connective tissue and speeding up your metabolism. When treatment begins, your skin surface temperature drops to approximately 30 degrees in under a minute. This causes your body to stop trying to regulate your skin surface temperature and instead, your brain draws your blood to your court in order to protect it from the immense and sudden cold. While your blood is in your core, it picks up oxygen and nutrients which stimulate your body’s natural healing. As soon as your treatment is over, your brain sends that oxygen-rich and nutrient-rich blood to areas that it was unable to penetrate before due to inflammation and soreness.
Localized Cryotherapy (LC) is an extremely effective modality when used in conjunction with Whole Body Cryotherapy. LC is also ideal for someone not physically mobile or healthy enough for Whole Body Cryotherapy. This treatment is specifically geared towards a particular area that is causing you pain. LC is commonly used for spot treatments to reduce pain/inflammation, repair tissue damage, aids in post surgery recovery, improves blood circulation and skin tone. There are no health restrictions for LC.
During your treatment, you will be asked to either lie down on a bed on your back or flat on your stomach. Depending on which body part we will be treating; you might be asked to change into a bathrobe which will be provided by our facility. A cryotechnician will use a hand-held device in which he/she is trained in to administer the appropriate stream of nitrogen vapor onto a client’s body part. These treatments last 3 to 6 minutes with operating temperature of -256F.
Despite extremely low temperatures; this treatment is very safe. The nitrogen gas being used to cool the chamber is the same nitrogen that makes up the air we breath (actually 78% of it). During a typical Whole Body Cryotherapy treatment, you enter the chamber for about 1:30 to 3 minutes. The temperature is set based on each individuals preference and frequency. Our equipment is the best in the world at enveloping and circulating body with hyper-cold air from head to toe.
During a session, individuals should wear minimal clothing; shorts or underwear for men and bra and underwear for woman (bathing suits are also acceptable). Cotton material is recommended and no wire bras. No jewelry should be worn during treatment. All other necessary articles of clothing will be provided by our facility. To stabilize your body’s temperature as well as promote vasodilation (expansion of the body’s blood vessels); light exercise is recommended for about 15 minutes. Our facility provides exercise equipment for your use.
WBC is very well tolerated and has minimal risks: fluctuations in blood pressure during the procedure by up to 10 points systolically (this effect reverses after the end of the procedure, as your circulation returns to normal), allergic reaction to extreme cold (rare), anxiety and possibly claustrophobia.
Do not enter a hot sauna or Jacuzzi for at least 6 hours. Minimize alcohol consumption for several hours following treatment.
SOME OF THE MANY BENEFITS OF CRYOTHERAPY
- Decreasing Muscle Soreness
- Decreasing Pain
- Reducing Swelling and Inflammation
- Increasing Range of Motion
- Improving Sleep
- Boosting Energy
- Accelerating Metabolism
- Improving Skin
- Strengthening Immune System
- Increasing Endorphins
- Mitigating Anxiety and Depression
- Reducing Signs of Aging
- Relieving Joint Disorders, Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis and Fibromyalgia
Many European studies have shown enormous improvements in anxiety and depression with cryotherapy because it raises endorphin levels. WBC also reduces stress and insomnia. Nearly everyone has reported increased energy and better moods after treatment. Another benefit is an accelerated rate of new connective tissue growth, which is extremely helpful to alleviate suffering from chronic pain, arthritis, overuse injuries, and tendinitis. Faster connective tissue growth also reduces post-workout recovery time and promotes superior athletic performance. Depending on the condition of treatment, it is recommended the client to take initially take 10 – 15 treatments in close succession (separated by 1-2 days) to maximize the results. After that patient can take fewer treatment spaced further apart to maintain and improve on the results.
