Cryotherapy
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27104
Cryotherapy is the practice of using cold temperatures to promote natural healing and wellness. It dates to ancient civilizations.
Whole-body cryotherapy is the modern application and stimulates the same rejuvenation at a new level of cold in just three minutes. Using cold temperatures to promote natural wellness, Impact Cryosaunas provide whole-body cryotherapy as a fast and effective alternative to traditional ice baths. The cryosaunas fill with nitrogen vapor and a dry chill that drops the ambient temperature to a range of -90 Celsius (-130ºF) to -120 Celsius (-184ºF).
Athletes who use cryotherapy before exercise can experience increased energy, endurance, and flexibility. Those who use cryotherapy after exercise claim to experience faster recovery.
Cryotherapy is a valuable asset to athletes for:
• Improved athletic performance
• Greater energy
• Increased range of motion
• Improved muscle stamina
• Reduced pain and inflammation
• Decreased muscle soreness and stiffness
• Increased joint function
• Shortened recovery time
Survey results indicate cryotherapy can be used for pain management, workout recovery, mental well-being and weight management. Whole-body cryotherapy is an excellent complement to existing health and wellness initiatives.
Cryotherapy has also been known to help:
Burn calories
Increase metabolism
Improve sleep
Reduce anxiety and fatigue
Stimulate collagen production
Release endorphins
Medical studies have shown that whole-body cryotherapy can be used to speed injury recovery and comfort those suffering from chronic pain by helping to reduce swelling, decrease muscle spasms, reduce inflammation and alleviate joint and muscle pain. In addition, cryotherapy may help with the following chronic conditions:
Arthritis (including Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis)
Tendinitis
Frozen shoulder
Chronic fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Psoriasis, Eczema, & Dermatitis
Sciatic nerve pain
