Whole Body Cryotherapy is a non-invasive therapy offered at Coldren Wellness Center that involves brief exposure to extremely cold temperatures in a controlled environment. This therapy is designed to support the body’s natural recovery processes by stimulating circulation and promoting the body’s response to physical stress.
Whole Body Cryotherapy is commonly used as part of a wellness, recovery, or musculoskeletal support plan.
How Whole Body Cryotherapy Works
During a session, the body is exposed to cold temperatures for a short period of time-typically just a few minutes. The cold causes blood vessels near the skin to temporarily constrict, redirecting blood toward the core. Once the session ends and the body begins to warm, circulation increases throughout the body.
This natural response may help support tissue recovery, reduce physical stress, and promote a refreshed feeling after treatment.
Potential Benefits of Whole Body Cryotherapy
Whole Body Cryotherapy may help:
- Support muscle and joint comfort
- Promote recovery after exercise or physical activity
- Support circulation and oxygen delivery
- Help the body manage physical and environmental stress
- Support overall wellness and energy levels
Many patients report feeling refreshed, energized, or more relaxed following a session.
What to Expect During a Session
Whole Body Cryotherapy sessions are brief, typically lasting between 2–3 minutes. Patients stand inside a cryotherapy chamber while exposed to controlled cold temperatures. Protective gear is provided, and sessions are monitored closely for comfort and safety.
The cold sensation is intense but short-lived, and most patients tolerate sessions well.
Who May Benefit
Whole Body Cryotherapy is often used by:- Athletes and physically active individuals
- Patients seeking recovery support
- Individuals experiencing muscle or joint discomfort
- Those looking for non-invasive wellness therapies
- Post-surgery to reduce inflammation and promote healing
Important Note
Whole Body Cryotherapy is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. It is offered as a supportive wellness service and should not replace medical evaluation or treatment when appropriate.
Ever heard of athletes taking ice baths? There is now a new treatment called Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC) that works similar to ice baths, but without the messy water and ice. WBC is a treatment that is becoming more and more popular among athletes, patients with chronic pain, and patients who just want to feel great. Able to improve a variety of conditions, WBC is a natural alternative to medications. Even sports stars like LeBron James utilize it!
What is Whole Body Cryotherapy?
WBC involves rapid cooling of the patient’s skin surface temperature. Patients step into a cryotherapy chamber that uses nitrogen to cool the air. Temperatures can reach below 250 degrees Fahrenheit. While this may sound unbearable, patients only stay in the chamber for a maximum of three minutes. The skin temperature drops by thirty to fifty degrees within this time.
Because of the extreme temperature drop, your body reacts to protect you. It goes into survival mode, and draws your blood inward to preserve your core. There, the blood picks up nutrients, and when the blood returns to the rest of your body, the nutrients are dispersed. This reaction also triggers the regulatory system, anti-inflammatories within the body, and endorphins.
What are the Benefits of Whole Body Cryotherapy?
WBC can help relieve symptoms of many ailments, including both physical and mental conditions. Some of the conditions that may benefit from WBC include chronic pain from arthritis, fibromyalgia, and degenerated spinal discs. It can even relieve depression, boost immune system response, and reduce chronic fatigue syndrome. In addition to medical benefits, WBC works great for fitness. Some fitness-related benefits include faster recovery from muscle soreness, increased energy, decreased recovery time from injury, and improved joint function.
What is it like to experience Whole Body Cryotherapy?
Patients will first strip down to their underwear and socks. They will also wear slippers, gloves, a mask, and earmuffs. Patients will wear a robe until they enter the cryotherapy chamber. The chamber will cool down the air to around 250 degrees Fahrenheit and you will remain in the chamber for two to three minutes. When the session is over, your body will begin to warm back up instantly as your blood moves back to your extremities. Many patients say they experience a warm and tingly sensation. Increased energy levels are commonly experienced within a few minutes.
If you believe that Whole Body Cryotherapy may benefit you, be sure to schedule an appointment with us!