Cryotherapy for Pain
Cold dampens the transmission of pain signals and has an anti-inflammatory effect – without medication. For many people with chronic complaints, this is their entry into whole-body cold.
The extreme dry cold lowers skin temperature within seconds. Pain receptors then send fewer signals, while inflammation-promoting messengers are held back. Many describe a lighter, more mobile body feeling right after the session, which, depending on the starting point, can last from hours to days.
Back pain and tension after long working days, arthritis in the knee or hip, rheumatic complaints, fibromyalgia, irritation after overexertion. In many cases the cold is used alongside physiotherapy.
Cryotherapy does not replace medical treatment. It is not suitable for cardiovascular disease, untreated high blood pressure, cold allergy, pregnancy and other pre-existing conditions – please check with a doctor beforehand.
A series of 10 to 20 sessions with two to three appointments a week is common, followed by maintenance appointments.
The session is a self-pay service. Some private insurers reimburse a portion – please check with them beforehand.
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