Cryotherapy
For a better degree of health
The biology is chilling in a good way
What is Cryotherapy?
Whole body cryotherapy is a hyper-cooling process that lowers skin temperature for a period of up to three minutes by enveloping the body with extremely cold air. Each 3-minute session occurs in our state-of-the-art cryo chamber used by many professional sports teams. The chamber is rapidly chilled by vaporized liquid nitrogen.
How Does Cryotherapy Work?
Cryotherapy induces a 3-minute temperature stress to the body. As the cryosauna temperature drops, the thermoreceptors in the skin send signals to the brain to pull blood to the core to protect organs by constricting blood vessels. The body’s metabolism accelerates and natural healing processes are activated. Blood is enriched with oxygen, enzymes, and nutrients to protect the body and optimize function.
Upon exiting the cryochamber the body warms and blood vessels expand. Nutrient rich blood flows back through the body speeding the healing process of tissues and skin. Pain and inflammation is reduced, and the metabolic rate remains accelerated.
The History of Cryotherapy
Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC) originated in Japan in 1978 when Dr Yamaguchi used freezing treatments of short duration on rheumatoid arthritis patients' skin surface for pain management. The benefits have been studied and refined in Europe since that time. Cryotherapy is now utilized in the United States.
Applying something cold to an injury or ache has been an accepted medical treatment for centuries. Localized Cryotherapy dates to the 1600s, with the Greek term “cryo” meaning “cold,” and “therapy” meaning “treatment.”
What are the Benefits?
SPA AND BEAUTY BENEFITS
Improve complexion
Increase collagen production
Reduce skin blemishes
Strengthen hair
Strengthen fingernails & toenails
Accelerate calorie burn / Aid in weight loss
SPORTS AND ATHLETIC BENEFITS
Increase performance
Speed workout recovery
Increase muscle stamina
Reduce inflammation and muscle soreness
Relieve tendonitis and shin splints
Improve joint function
Boost energy
RECOVERY AND WELLNESS
Naturally relieve pain
Speed recovery from injury or surgery
Reduce inflammation and swelling
Accelerate metabolism / Aid in weight loss
Improve blood circulation
Reset the body’s immune processes
Increase energy
Elevate mood
Aid in treatment of arthritis and joint pain
How Often Should I Come in for Cryotherapy?
ONE TREATMENT
A single session of Cryotherapy is enough for relief from inflammation and soreness and is good for an energy boost that will last you the rest of the day. Three minutes of treatment and you are on your way to pain relief and a productive day.
THREE - FIVE TREATMENTS
Three minutes of treatment and you are on your way to pain relief and a productive day.
SIX - TEN TREATMENTS
Six to ten back-to-back treatments will serve as an entire system restart. This is where the body moves from the repair stage to the complete rehabilitation stage. Six sessions can jumpstart weight-loss, speed up post-surgical recovery and benefit postpartum mothers.
For maintenance after initial treatments, one to two sessions a week is recommended.
Hours:
Address:
StretchU & Cryotherapy
9426 Manchester Rd
Rock Hill, MO 63119
Phone: (314) 764-2855