Well-being that comes from cold

Here on the Dispotech blog, we have often spoken about the benefits of cold and how therapy with ice applications (in whichever form is preferred) is excellent for a number of reasons. Supported by an interesting article from ilgiornale.it, today we will discuss cryotherapy treatments - previously for sports people and celebrities alone, but now much more affordable.

Low temperatures and ice therapies have several benefits for the human body. Not only does the application of ice packs anaesthetise pain, it reduces inflammation and swelling, treats dermatitis, and accelerates metabolism. This is why practices such as cryotherapy, previously accessible only to the very wealthy but now within everyone’s reach, are increasingly practised and appreciated for their benefits. Cold therapy uses low temperatures to treat both physical imperfections and health problems: the perfect solution for anyone who wants to feel better. In the source article, expert Cristina Gerloni is interviewed, who explains everything one needs to know about cryotherapy.

Let's start with definitions. Cryotherapy is a treatment based on exposing the body to very cold temperatures, whose purpose is to give it various benefits. By exposing the body to temperatures ranging between -130C° and -195C° for no more than two to three minutes, one can:

• counteract imperfections, thus working on a purely aesthetic level;
• eliminate liquids and toxins, accelerate metabolism, etc.

On contact with the skin, cold stimulates the production of catecholamines and cortisol in the human body. Then there is a vasoconstriction phase, followed immediately by vasodilation (when the temperature returns to normal) which causes hyperaemia, meaning an increased blood flow in a specific part of the body - an excellent procedure for increasing metabolism. Cryotherapy is also recommended for those suffering from lactic acid.

Those using cryosaunas get into the device in their underwear and with appropriate foot protection - wearing special socks and slippers to prevent burns from cold. The head and hands remain outside the sauna and therefore do not contact the icy jets of liquid nitrogen, which becomes gaseous in the cryo-chamber and provides the above-mentioned benefits.

After treatment you can resume normal activities without any contraindications.

Indicated for combatting muscle pain and inflammation, cryotherapy helps the body eliminate toxic waste. The ability of cold to stimulate blood circulation allows more collagen to be produced, pores to be reduced and sunspots to become lighter. In short, cryotherapy is also perfect for maintaining healthier, younger skin in a safe and non-invasive way.

It is important to rely on competent and experienced people who are able to recognise any discomfort/sudden illnesses and intervene promptly. Reliable and trained professionals will also be able to advise the patient on how many sessions are necessary to achieve the objective that has been set.

And what about you, have you ever tried cryotherapy? Would you like to do a session? Contact the Dispotech team and tell us about it.