What is cryotherapy?
When you see the word cryotherapy that translates into cold therapy where a person is introduced to very cold temperatures for several minutes. It may be targeted at one area of the body but generally speaking most people expose their whole body to cryotherapy.
This type of treatment can come in many forms such as cooling sprays, ice baths, ice massages, standard ice packs, or even a cryo-probe that can be administered into the human body.
Immersing yourself into extreme cold temperature is said to have many health benefits. You stand in an enclosed chamber with your head sticking out at the top. While in the enclosure the temperature can drop to as low as -128°C to -148°C & you stay in there for just a few minutes.
While you can feel great benefits from just one session… like most things in life it’s more effective the more you do it. Some high-level athletes are known to use cryotherapy 2 times a day while if you are attending a gym, sports club or just trying to relax you can see great results using cryotherapy 2-4 times per week.
What type of cryotherapy equipment does Royal Recovery Rooms use?
What health benefits does cryotherapy have?
- Reduces migraine symptoms
- Numbs nerve irritation
- Reduces arthritic pain
- Helps treat mood disorders
- May help treat low-risk tumors through cryosurgery
- It May help prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
- Treats atopic dermatitis and other skin conditions
How many minutes should you stay in the cryotherapy chamber?
Cryotherapy treatments are a maximum of 2-4 minutes long. First-time users should always start slow & build up a level of tolerance to the cold temperatures. We generally suggest adapting by starting at 2 minutes then working your way up to a full 4-minute session over time.
If you have done ice baths before or can handle or are very comfortable in the cold just let a member of our team know and we can adjust the settings accordingly.
How to use our cryotherapy machine?
When to avoid cryotherapy
There are not too many side effects when doing cryotherapy. The most common symptoms after usage are kind of numbness, tingling, redness, and irritation of your skin. In the vast majority of people, these will disappear between 12-24 hours.
Here is a list of situations to avoid or consult your doctor before using
- When you have a pacemaker or serious heart condition
- If you have nerve damage the cold might cause more damage
- Epilepsy & Seizures
- High blood pressure
- Diabetics should consult their doctor before usage
- Avoid using the machines over 4 minutes
- During pregnancy
Royal Recovery Rooms always suggests consulting your medical professional before using our equipment.
Conclusion
So there you have our small guidebook on cryotherapy usage. If you have any further questions on how cryotherapy & recovery rooms can benefit you please send an email to royalrecoveryrooms@gmail.com or contact us on 087 – 391 1294 to book your appointment now!