Cryotherapy - cold therapy

What is cryotherapy

Cryotherapy (Greek kryos - cold, frost) is a cold treatment. For cryotherapy, exposure to an inert gas, nitrogen or air cooled to an ultra-low temperature of 150 -190 ° C, is mainly used. The body reacts to extremely low temperatures by general mobilization. There is an increase in blood circulation, and thereby an increase in the supply of oxygen to tissues, metabolism is activated, the elimination of harmful substances through the lymphatic and bloodstream. The production of hormones that support a good mood and others is stimulated, the immune system and anti-inflammatory processes are activated, the pain threshold is reduced.

As it turned out, the dosed effect of cold has healing properties. However, this was already known. Our distant ancestors laid the foundation for cryotherapy, they took ice baths to achieve rejuvenation. Cryotherapy also successfully fights against the manifestations of aging of the skin and the body itself, since any aging process is directly related to the dysfunction of the body, and the manifestations of aging outwardly, as a rule, are based on the disturbance of blood circulation in the periphery.

Cryosauna has the positive property that a noticeable improvement in cosmetic and physical condition occurs after 1, 2 procedures, this will increase confidence in such a method of treatment and create the best results for treatment and prevention. In addition, this is not just a relaxation procedure, with its help it is quite possible to solve even such problems of aesthetic direction as acne, cellulite, edema, overweight and much more.

Cryotherapy types

• General

• Local

General cryotherapy is carried out in a special cryochamber, where the skin experiences temperature stress for 2-3 minutes without being damaged. It provides for the full or partial immersion of a naked body in a gas environment at a temperature of 110 - 160 C. The distal parts of the limbs and respiratory organs are protected from frostbite by wearing woolen socks and mittens and a cotton-gauze mask. General cryotherapy has a healing and rejuvenating effect on the entire body.

With local cryotherapy, a targeted effect is exerted on certain areas of the human body and skin. It is widely used in cosmetology. Used for local exposure to cold ice (cryomassage with ice), liquid nitrogen, cryogenic gas jet.

Indications

Cryotherapy is indicated for diseases such as:

• allergy

• psoriasis

• diseases of the musculoskeletal system

• immunodeficiencies

In addition, after the procedure, the skin becomes smooth and fresh, the blood supply to the skin improves, metabolic processes are stimulated, and cell renewal is faster.

Cryotherapy has shown good results in strengthening and treating hair, improving skin turgor and rejuvenation. The procedure is quite comfortable, thanks to the special properties of cold gas, the feeling of cold is unexpectedly pleasant, for example, in summer.