First, let’s see what some of the root causes of root pain are so we can then look at exactly how cryotherapy helps.
The Root Of Joint Pain
From what we see, the most common root cause of joint pain is swelling.
Of course, there are many reasons why your joints might be swelling, be it a medical condition like arthritis or a strained tendon. Regardless of the cause, it can often start a nasty merry-go-round as the swelling makes the pain worse, which then increases the swelling.
The other two roots of joint pain are, as mentioned, injuries and medical conditions.
How Cryotherapy Helps Joints
One of the main benefits of cryotherapy is it reduces swelling, and this fact alone makes it hugely beneficial.
It even helps with joint pain caused by arthritis and pain in general. Think of it like an extra powerful icepack; if an icepack would lower your pain level in your joint, cryotherapy almost definitely will as well.
As for injuries, by triggering your “fight or flight” response, cryotherapy causes a domino of effects that lead to you healing faster than you otherwise would have. In short, cryotherapy helps you heal faster, cutting the amount of time you’re injured and, therefore, the length of time you are in pain.
A Word On The Expectations Of Cryotherapy
While you will experience some relief for your joints after the very first cryotherapy session you have, you should try to keep your expectations realistic.
The cold itself is going to give very slight but near-immediate relief. However, the deeper benefits, such as the faster healing, aren’t going to kick in instantly. Some of the benefits of cryotherapy are more long-term after multiple sessions.
Why To Use A Cryotherapy Clinic
Though quite expensive, it is possible to get your own cryotherapy chamber and set it up in your home. This being the case, you might be wondering why you should use a center rather than just using your own home.
Well, for starters, your home won’t come with one of our recovery specialists, who are able to learn what your goal is for using cryotherapy to help you know how long and how often you should be using it to get the most from your sessions. You can certainly research to find out this information for yourself, but this will take time and won’t always give you a clear answer.
Also, there’s the cost part. Getting a chamber yourself will require you to buy it, care for your machine, keep it clean, replace any parts when needed, etc. It’s much more convenient for you to simply set up a session with us, come in, have your cryotherapy, and then leave.
