Cold Therapy Benefits

It’s been a while, since I’ve done cryotherapy, but while I was back in my home town to see Barbara O'Neil (yes I was beyond excited) I had to make a stop at Greensboro Sports Performance, besides the world’s best chiropractor Dr. Damien Rodulfo, to jump in the ice box, AKA Cryotherapy

Here's why (Cryotherapy Benefits)

1. Reduced Inflammation: Cryotherapy helps lower inflammation in the body, which can reduce pain and swelling,

2. Faster Muscle Recovery: cold therapy can aid in speeding up muscle recovery after intense workouts or injuries by promoting circulation

3. Boosted Metabolism: Research shows cryotherapy can help boost metabolism, potentially supporting weight loss efforts by causing the body to burn more calories to regulate temperature.

4. Improved Mood and Mental Health: Cryotherapy can help release endorphins, which can enhance mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression

5. Enhanced Skin Health: Cold exposure can improve blood flow, which may help with skin tightening, reducing puffiness, and promoting overall skin health.

Bonus # 6 the coffee at Brewed Bottle next door post cold just hits that much better! 

So what if you don't have access to a cryotherapy chamber? Simple (and basically free-if you are well water at least lol) solution: Use a blast of cold water at the end of your shower! Start with 10 seconds and work your way up to slowly improve your body's stress response. A great tip is to focus on your breathing, with a breathing method such as box breathing (inhale 4 counts, hold 4 counts, exhale 4 counts) or making your exhale longer than your inhale to slow your heart rate (4 second inhale and 7 seconds exhale-I had to work my way up there from a 1 count inhale, to a 3 count exhale then to a 3 count inhale and 5 count exhale)

Hopefully this helps and I've found it personally wayyy more effective than an ice bath!