{"id":4997,"date":"2018-08-22T10:35:48","date_gmt":"2018-08-22T14:35:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.impactcryo.com\/?p=4997"},"modified":"2018-08-22T10:35:48","modified_gmt":"2018-08-22T14:35:48","slug":"cryotherapy-as-an-alternative-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impactcryo.com\/cryotherapy-as-an-alternative-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Cryotherapy: A Leading Alternative Wellness Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cryotherapy users report various health benefits for everything from workout recovery to mental wellness. But we\u2019re only beginning to realize the benefits of cryotherapy for those with autoimmune disorders and other <\/span><b>chronic <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conditions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cryotherapy is considered an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/guide\/what-is-alternative-medicine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alternative treatment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a wide range of <\/span><b>chronic conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. About 40 percent of adults in the United States say they use some form of alternative <\/span><b>therapy <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">today. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s explore a few of the chronic conditions people say cryotherapy helps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Arthritis<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole body cryotherapy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> started in Japan 40 years ago to fight the inflammation and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.impactcryo.com\/cryotherapy-hope-for-arthritis-sufferers\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ease the pain and discomfort caused by rheumatoid arthritis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This chronic inflammatory disorder occurs when the immune system attacks its own tissue. Today, cryotherapy is also used to treat other forms of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis, and to treat the inflammation of other rheumatic conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One in every five US adults is dealing with some type of arthritis today, making it the most common disability in the country. Because the damage from arthritis is irreversible, sufferers have to find ways to manage the pain.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arthritis.org\/living-with-arthritis\/treatments\/natural\/other-therapies\/heat-cold-pain-relief.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Arthritis Foundation<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">says that cold therapy is one of the most efficient methods for pain relief that is also cost-effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Skin Conditions<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cryotherapy can ease the symptoms of skin conditions such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dermatitis, an inflammation that causes an itchy rash and a variety of other symptoms \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eczema, a form of dermatitis resulting in inflamed, cracked skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psoriasis, a skin disease sometimes associated with psoriatic arthritis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When applied to a part of the body, ice can relieve inflammation in that particular area. Whole body cryotherapy, on the other hand, reduces inflammation throughout the body, healing more than one area at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Other Autoimmune Disorders<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeycolony.com\/article\/6-benefits-of-cryotherapy-for-the-body-and-soul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical studies show<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that cryotherapy can ease the symptoms of other<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aarda.org\/diseaselist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">autoimmune diseases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and chronic conditions they cause, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibromyalgia, which causes symptoms such as muscle and joint pain and fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple sclerosis, a nervous system disorder that leads to muscle weakness, coordination and balance issues, and other symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Osteoporosis, a bone disease that makes bones weak and more likely to break<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We look forward to seeing the results as more studies show how cryotherapy can help patients. If you\u2019re interested in trying cryotherapy first hand, check out our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.impactcryo.com\/cryosauna-locator\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cryosauna locator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find a studio near you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cryotherapy users report various health benefits for everything from workout recovery to mental wellness. But we\u2019re only beginning to realize the benefits of cryotherapy for those with autoimmune disorders and other chronic conditions. 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