While the Cryotherapy chamber might be the new kid on the beauty block, the science of a Cold Cure has certainly been around a while. In fact, the real work here is actually done by your body’s natural response systems, the Cryotherapy Sauna simply creates a safe and perfect environment to trigger the right reaction.
What Is Cryotherapy?
As far back as the 17th century, Cryotherapy has been used in the relief of aches, pains, ailments and medical conditions. And let’s be honest, who hasn’t pulled out a bag of frozen peas from the freezer to apply to a stubbed toe or aching back?
A safe cryotherapy weight loss is so much more alluring than a frozen bag of veggies though. While it might have rustic beginnings, this high tech treatment is much more sophisticated than the ice bath scenes from inside athlete’s locker rooms. The range of cutting edge treatments that harness sub- zero temperatures is quite substantial, as is the list of benefits.
It’s the leap from hospital to day spa, and subsequent use by celebrities and athletes looking for an edge, that has shot the Cryotherapy Chamber into the mainstream spotlight. This secret powerhouse is now available to anyone who wants to joint the fight against body fat, boost their metabolism, reverse the effects of ageing, or speed up workout and exercise recovery.
Let’s look at what you can expect from a Whole Body Cryotherapy treatment.
Whole Body Cryotherapy
Whole Body Cryotherapy uses a specialised Cryotherapy Chamber, also known as a Cryotherapy Sauna, that releases controlled liquid nitrogen mist and refrigerated cold air to rapidly drop an individual’s body temperature.
While the head and neck remain outside the Cryotherapy Sauna, in open air at room temperature, an individuals legs and torso are encased in the chamber and exposed to temperatures as low as -140C for up to 3 minutes, stimulating the nervous system via the skin’s cold receptors.
Similar to an ice pack, Cryotherapy Chambers work on joint pain, stiffness and swelling, but the effects are immediate, powerful and lasting.