Introduction
Cryotherapy, a cold-based therapy
Cryotherapy is a therapy that uses cold to treat various conditions. It can be applied locally to one area of the body or to the whole body in a cold chamber. This therapy has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects and stimulates blood circulation. It is used to treat muscle pain, inflammation and sleep disorders, and to improve sporting performance. Cryotherapy is an effective and safe therapy when practised by qualified healthcare professionals.
CRYOTHERAPY, AN ANCIENT THERAPY REVISITED
The fields of application of cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is an ancient therapy that consists of using cold to relieve pain and promote healing. Since the 1970s, it has been increasingly used in medicine for post-traumatic treatments. Today, our physiological knowledge allows us to define new fields and methods of application.
- Trauma (sprains, inflammation, etc.)
- Inflammatory rheumatism
- Algodystrophy
- Neuralgia, sciatica, etc.
- Oedema and post-operative oedema
- Torticollis, lower back pain
- Tendinitis
The benefits of cryotherapy for the body and face
Cryotherapy: aesthetic indications
Cryotherapy is also used in aesthetics, acting on cellulite, localised fat deposits, skin laxity, wrinkles and rosacea. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory effects, the application of cold is ideal for eliminating cellulite, while fat cells are very sensitive to cold and enter a process of programmed cell death, thereby eliminating unsightly bulges. However, this method is not recommended for people with Raynaud's syndrome, chronic inflammation, osteoporosis, pregnancy or serious conditions.

