What is Cryotherapy: Cryotherapy, or “cold therapy,” entails exposing the body to extremely low temperatures for very brief intervals to cleanse and heal it. It is claimed to relieve sore muscles, reduce inflammation, promote circulation, and help in weight loss. These claims are numerous, but the most enthusiastic about this practice are athletes, fitness freaks, and biohackers. The professional clinics have full-body cryotherapy chambers, but you can also simplify the exercise and do it at home when it suits you.

Benefits Of Cryotherapy

Alleviates muscle soreness and inflammation:
Improves skin tone and pore tightness:
May improve mood and metabolic rate.

Cures injuries after exercise.

Home Cryotherapy: Step by Step

1. Cold Showers or Ice Baths

Commencing with cold showers, from about 30 seconds initially to gradually increased time until around 2-3 minutes. Alternatively, fill a bathtub with cold water and add ice until the temperature goes down to an approximate 10-15°C. Stay submerged in the ice water for about 5-10 minutes.

2. Cold Pack Therapy
Ice the sore or inflamed area for about 10 minutes to 15 minutes. A cloth should always be placed between the ice and the skin to prevent frostbite.

3. Ice Rollers for Facial Cryotherapy
Minimize the swelling, tone the skin, and stimulate blood flow by using chilled jade roller or ice roller over the face.

4. Cold Compress Wraps
Wrap cold compresses around the joints or muscles right after workout, minimizing swelling.

5. Cryo Gloves or Socks
If pain relief in the hands or feet is needed, gel-filled and frozen cryo gloves or socks are available.

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Precautions

Excess exposure causes frostbite or nerve damage.

Never put ice such long on the skin directly.

People with certain heart conditions or sensitivity to cold must consult a doctor.

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