Benefits of Cold Therapy

Benefits of Cold Therapy
It’s no secret we’re huge cold therapy advocates; but why does this cool
treatment work?
There are plenty of boring sciency reasons. Extreme exercise can cause a
build up of lactic acid. When left untreated, lactic acid can lead to poor
muscle function and fatigue, extending recovery time and resulting in a
world of pain for you.
Cold Therapy, otherwise known as Cryotherapy, works to reduce
swelling and causes your blood vessels to constrict, which helps drain
the lactic acid from tired muscles. When your body returns to a normal
temperature, you get a ‘rush of blood’ so to speak, as oxygenated blood
returns to your muscle tissue and ligaments .Your system then gets to
work removing the waste products of exercise such as lactic acid. Anti
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By helping reduce the lactic acid content immediately, you’re fasttracking your natural recovery process.
What types of Cold Therapy are there?
There are several ways Cryotherapy can be applied.
A good old ice pack directly to the injury if it’s a localised problem is
effective; but it’s difficult to maintain the cold temperature that is
required to enhance the benefits.
Ice massages are successful in getting right into the tissuein which
you’re aware of damage; but they can be difficult to apply yourself and
deeper damaged tissue may not be reached.
Ice baths have been popular with athletes for many years and are
beneficial in reaching problem areas in the whole body. While many
athletes swear by the polar plunge, we haven’t come across one yet that
enjoys the process. Day Spa Parramatta
Cryosauna treatments and localised Cryotherapy is the revolutionary
evolution of the ice bath, utilising liquid nitrogen as the cold source. The
treatment is completely dry and comes with a long list of benefits
including decreased inflammation, pain minimisation, faster nutrient
delivery, advanced healing, decreased swelling and reduced damage and
muscle spasm.
Cryotherapy is linked to a boosted metabolism, which aids weight loss
and cellulite reduction, and leaves you feeling refreshed and
invigorated.
If treating discomfort with a 10-20 minute torture bath doesn’t appeal
to you, a 3-minute Cryosauna session is your answer.