Cryotherapy for Pain Management

Cryotherapy involves using cold as a form of therapy and treatment. If you've ever grabbed an ice pack for a minor injury, you've experienced a simple form of cryotherapy. At Spring Chiropractic in Spring, TX, we utilize basic and advanced methods of cryotherapy. This includes local and whole-body cryotherapy.

How Is Cryotherapy Used?

There are several methods of cryotherapy. The most commonly used methods are cold packs and Biofreeze for localized cryotherapy. If you have pain or injury in a specific body part, these forms may be used to provide pain relief. However, other conditions benefit from full-body cryotherapy. You'll step into a chamber that is cooled with liquid nitrogen. After three minutes, the treatment is done, and you are invigorated.

Cryotherapy Can Help Treat:

• Neuropathy (nerve pain)
• Joint pain (due to arthritis or injury)
• Muscle pain (due to injury or overexertion)
• Headaches (including migraines)

Benefits of Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy relieves inflammation and increases blood flow. These benefits speed healing and relieve pain. It's effective for joint and muscle pain due to chronic problems or injury. Both localized and full-body cryotherapy is effective in treating arthritis pain. Whole-body therapy also improves the outcomes of physical therapy treatment, by allowing for a more aggressive approach. This illustrates another benefit of cryotherapy. It complements other treatments.

Localized cryotherapy is effective in treating neuropathy. Nerves can become irritated from damage to the nerve due to injury, diabetes, or pressure from inflamed areas. Nerves can be pinched as well, which usually occurs when the body is out of alignment. Cryotherapy numbs the affected nerves, soothing them and reducing the pain caused by the nerve.

If you suffer from acute or chronic pain, you should visit us at Spring Chiropractic in Spring, TX. We offer a wide range of treatments, including cryotherapy. This allows us to take a multi-prong approach when necessary, and provide you with the best treatment. Give us a call at 281-651-7111 to set up an appointment.