Cryotherapy is a term that describes the application of ice, cold towels, ice massage and compression to reduce the temperature of tissues directly on or below the
surface of the skin.
How does Cryotherapy work?
Surface cooling restricts blood vessels, numbs painful areas and helps relax muscle spasms. Cold temperatures reduce nerve transmissions of painful
symptoms and provide temporary relief.
What does Cryotherapy feel like?
Ice is most often used to manage acute injuries or recent eruptions of chronic conditions. Cooling affected tissues is
effective in reducing and preventing posttraumatic swelling. Local cooling should be applied several times a day during the initial stages of an injury.
Why is Cryotherapy used?
Cryotherapy is
inexpensive, readily available and an easy way to reduce local swelling of inflamed tissues.
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