What is Targeted Cryotherapy?

Targeted Cryotherapy is an advanced, non-invasive treatment that uses a focused stream of dry, ultra-cold CO₂ vapor to safely and effectively cool specific areas of the body. Think of it as precision icing, but supercharged!

Unlike using a big, floppy ice pack that cools the surface slowly and unevenly, targeted cryotherapy delivers cold quickly and deeply to exactly where you need it—like a strained muscle, an achy joint, or an inflamed tendon.

The Treatment Experience

  • Focused Cooling: A technician uses a handheld device to direct a flow of CO₂ vapor (cooled down to temperatures as low as -110°F) right onto the affected area, such as a knee, ankle, or neck.

  • Quick & Comfortable: Each session is very fast, usually lasting between 30 to 90 seconds. Because the vapor is dry, the cold feels intense, but it doesn’t have the uncomfortable, wet sting of regular ice.

  • Immediate Results: Many people feel a soothing, numbing effect right away, leading to immediate pain relief and improved movement.

How It Works (The Core Benefits)

The deep, rapid cooling triggers a strong, natural response in your body:

  1. Stops Swelling (Vaso-Action): The intense cold causes the blood vessels in the treated area to constrict (get smaller) very quickly. This immediate action drastically reduces inflammation and swelling. When the cold is removed, the vessels open wide again, flooding the area with fresh, oxygen-rich blood that helps flush out pain-causing toxins and waste. This is often called the **”healing pump.”**

  2. Instant Pain Relief (Analgesic Effect): The extreme cold temporarily slows down the nerve signals traveling from the treated area to the brain. This provides immediate, natural numbing and pain relief, often allowing for better movement right after the session.

  3. Accelerated Recovery: By combining the pain relief and the healing pump action, the treatment helps speed up the body’s natural processes, making it easier to return to activity and training faster.