What Is Cryotherapy and How Can It Help Me?
Cryotherapy is a wellness treatment that uses freezing or near-freezing temperatures to stimulate natural healing processes in the body. At Chapman Health Group, Dr. Todd Chapman may recommend a combination of chiropractic care and cryotherapy in Leesburg, FL, to accelerate the healing process for injuries, medical conditions, and illnesses. Here is a look at what to expect when you visit us for cryotherapy, and the benefits of incorporating cryotherapy into your health care program.
What Conditions Are Treated With Cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy is especially effective at promoting recovery from repetitive stress injuries, overuse injuries, and soft tissue injuries, such as those sustained while playing sports, at work, or in an auto accident. Cryotherapy can also treat a wide range of symptoms of illness and disease, including pain, inflammation, swelling, and muscle spasms. We can use cryotherapy to treat:
- Repetitive stress and overuse injuries
- Tendon and ligament injuries
- Chronic pain
- Fatigue
- Headaches and migraines
- Stress and anxiety
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Sleep problems
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Muscle cramps and spasms
How Does Cryotherapy Work?
Exposure to extremely cold temperatures triggers a physiological response in your body and activates your body’s natural healing mechanisms. In response to the cold, your body will increase circulation, release healing chemicals and hormones, and activate an immune response that fights infection and illness. Over time, cryotherapy can improve your immune system, boost energy levels, improve strength, and improve the health of your blood vessels and heart.
What Are the Benefits of Cryotherapy?
The biggest benefits of cryotherapy are related to recovery from illness, disease, or injury. Combining cryotherapy with other injury rehabilitation protocols can accelerate healing and help you get back on your feet faster. Cryotherapy also offers these additonal benefits:
- Release of endorphins to improve mood and sense of well-being and reduce stress and anxiety
- Improved energy and reduced fatigue
- Lower risk of muscle soreness
- Reduced pain and inflammation
- Improved range of motion and flexibility
- Increased circulation
- Reduced joint stiffness and muscle soreness
- Improved cellular health
- Boosted immune system and metabolism
- Greater endurance and stamina
- Improved collagen production
- Increased mitochondrial activity
- Enhanced healing and tissue repair
Schedule a Consultation for Cryotherapy
Dr. Chapman and our team at Chapman Health Group can help you determine if you are a good candidate for cryotherapy in Leesburg, FL. We can incorporate cryotherapy into your current chiropractic treatment program or injury rehabilitation program, or provide it as a stand-alone treatment. Cryotherapy can speed up the healing process and make it easier to recover from sports, work, and auto injuries. It is also a safe, effective treatment option for chronic conditions like headaches, migraines, stress, muscle cramps or spasms, inflammation, and GI issues. Call us now to schedule an appointment, or request an appointment online.
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