A positive stress experience improves deep circulation and microcirculation and triggers a release of hormones (adrenaline and cortisol) from the adrenal glands and the pituitary gland. Thus, cryotherapy serves as a kind of training for the body. It does not deplete the body of its resources and is an absolutely safe procedure.

Positive effects of cryotherapy in sports medicine and recovery treatment

• Acceleration of recovery after active physical activities
• Acceleration of lactic acid withdrawal
• Inflammation reduction
• Normalization of metabolism
• Recovery after overtraining or in case of chronic fatigue
• Elimination of emotional disorders
• Prevention of exacerbations of musculoskeletal diseases (such as osteochondrosis, arthrosis, arthritis, and muscle-fascial pain syndrome)
• Improvement of the immune system functioning (especially during preparation for competitions)
• Improvement of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems functioning
• Improvement of central and peripheral blood circulation (capillary therapy)
• Improvement of skin elasticity

Cryotherapy has become a new healthy lifestyle symbol for modern athletes. Since the regular use of dry cold improves the immune system functioning and stimulates the muscles, which helps the athletes to achieve greater sports results every day.

When lactic acid breaks down, hydrogen ions are formed. They slow down the transmission of signals from the brain to the muscle structures, which reduces the athlete's potential. The massive release of acid and the production of hydrogen ions cause inflammation and damage to muscles, limiting athletes’ training frequency due to severe pain. Regular cryotherapy eliminates this problem.

Responding to a sharp temperature decrease, the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland increase the adrenaline release from the adrenal glands. There is a sharp narrowing of blood vessels, followed by their expansion. This leads to increased blood circulation and the opening of arteriovenous shunts, in which the blood gives off oxygen and takes away toxic compounds, including lactic acid and hydrogen ions. Regular cryotherapy allows you to increase the intensiveness of physical exercises and build up muscles faster.

There is a risk of getting injuries and microtraumas during training. Cryotherapy will help remove inflammation in the muscles and accelerate tissue recovery. The activation of the adrenal glands leads to an increase in the cortisol level, which accelerates the transformation of protein compounds. Cortisol remains longer than adrenaline and helps reduce inflammation.

Formerly, cortisol derivatives were used in ointments, pills, and electrophoresis solutions. The use of these drugs is currently prohibited for athletes. Foreign hormones are not accepted by the body, which causes swelling, skin deformations, and a decrease in local immunity. Cryotherapy helps the body to produce its own hormones, thus activating quick recovery from injuries and intense exercise without bad health consequences.