Mental Health Benefits
While it's a bit of a chicken-and-egg dynamic, most doctors agree that resolving inflammation helps reduce stress and vice versa. Cryotherapy, then, has great potential for treating stress disorders, including generalized anxiety, depression, and potentially PTSD and OCD.
But it also helps:
Stress
Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Insomnia
Cryotherapy offers two primary effects: reducing inflammation within the body and enhancing blood circulation. These effects have significant implications for various medical conditions and recovery processes.
Benefits of Cryotherapy
Cold exposure can reduce swelling and inflammation in injured or sore tissues, promoting faster recovery.
Athletes often use cryotherapy to reduce muscle soreness after intense physical activity.
Exposure to cold has been linked to the release of endorphins, leading to a boost in mood and a sense of well-being.
Localized cryotherapy is sometimes used for cosmetic purposes, such as treating acne, warts, or skin lesions.
Some studies suggest that whole-body cryotherapy may help boost metabolism, potentially assisting with weight loss or fat burning.