Is Cryotherapy Effective for Pain Management?

Pain can have significant effects on your mental and physical health. Pain management is important for staying happy and healthy. However, many people are reluctant to use traditional pain management techniques like prescription drugs, and with good reason. The good news is that there are safe and effective pain management techniques available. One of the ones we offer at Spring Hill Chiropractic in Spring, TX is cryotherapy.

What is Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy encompasses several techniques, including using ice packs and ice baths. In a medical setting, cryotherapy applies very cold temperatures to the body for a short period of time. Often, a gas like nitrogen or Carbon dioxide is used at very low temperatures and applied to a specific painful body part. This will last from 30-60 seconds.

How Does It Work?

Cryotherapy has several effects on the body. First, it causes more blood and oxygen to flow to the area. This can speed healing and relieve inflammation. Cryotherapy is excellent for relieving inflammation, which in turn often helps to relieve pain. It also slows down nerves in the area, which relieves pain as well. Lastly, it releases norepinephrine, which is your body's natural painkiller. All of these effects combined can give you profound relief, naturally and safely.

What Types of Pain Does It Treat?

Cryotherapy is generally effective for three types of pain.

These are:

• Nerve pain
• Joint and muscle pain
• Headaches

Cryotherapy can be a very effective treatment for arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, strained or sprained muscles, and many other conditions.

Treating Difficult Conditions

Some difficult to treat conditions may fall under more than one of these categories. Fibromyalgia often causes nerve, joint, and muscle pain. Most pain treatments are more effective at treating one type than the other. Headaches like migraines and cluster headaches can be notoriously difficult to treat effectively as well. Cryotherapy may offer these patients the relief they have been searching for.

Cryotherapy at Spring Hill Chiropractic

If you are interested in cryotherapy, contact Spring Hill Chiropractic in Spring, TX at (281)-651-7111. The relief you need is just a phone call away.