Why Cryo?
science behind Whole body cryotherapy
From review of various studies and sources, whole body cryotherapy shows two very prominent systemic responses. Once the “Cold Shock” sends distress signals to the brain, the reactivity in the brain is two-fold. First, there is a CNS reaction whereby the hypothalamus directs the endocrine system to release endorphins in vast amounts quickly. Additionally, a cold shock protein is released in the brain (said to be twice the average producing levels)
The brain then senses rapid heat transfer (hypothermic simulation) due to extreme skin temperature change, thus creating a sympathetic (Autonomic Nervous System) reaction with circulation. Blood draws from the extremities to the core to protect from heat transfer. This occurs within 30-seconds to one minute of exposure. Blood pooling in the core oxygenates and is enriched with nutrients.
Upon exit of the chamber, as the skin temperature rapidly rewarms, the brain releases the blood supply back to the extremities with a vasodilation estimated to be 3:1. Ironically, over the short duration exposure, there is little change in core temp. This process flushes areas of injury of toxic waste and bad cells replenishing with good blood to stimulate cellular regeneration. This is the systemic circulation benefit dealing with underlying condition (Regen). This process should not be thought of as comparable to ice or immersion. It does not have a gradual metabolic effect, it has a rapid thermogenic and peripheral effect with the added chemical release mentioned above.
Whole Body vs partial body cryotherapy
ELECTRIC WHOLE BODY WALK-IN EQUIPMENT
- Significantly More Cooling
- Greater Autonomic Response
- Higher Cellular Activation
- More Uniform Skin Temp
LIQUID NITROGEN COOLED OPEN FACED SAUNAS
- Significantly LESS Cooling
- lesser Autonomic Response
- Very Little Cellular Activation
- Uneven Skin Temp
Electric Whole Body Walk-In Equipment
Liquid Nitrogen Cooled Saunas
Electric Vs Nitrogen
The conclusion of a head-to-head study comparing Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC – Electric walk-in chambers at -166°F) to Partial Body Cooling (PBC – Nitrogen saunas a -256°F) were that skin temperature drops in all regions of the body were far more significant in the WBC group. Skin temperature drops are associated with the activation of the Central Nervous System (CNS) and Autonomic Nervous Systems (ANS) causing the release of Anti-inflammatory modulating proteins (norepinepherine) as well as pain modulating endorphines. WBC showed a significantly high (+35%) plasma norepinepherine concentration compared to PBC.
3 minute exposure comparison of WBC (-166°F) vs PBC (-256°F) Skin Temperature measurements upon exit (and other markers)
Advantages of US Cryotherapy
You wouldn’t go to the gym a few times and expect a resounding result. Whole body cryotherapy is most beneficial when utilized as a lifestyle supplement, several times per week. With our lower than average membership costs, we make that possible and easy for our customers. US Cryotherapy is the brand people know and trust.
We take care of your recoveries because we take care of every part of the process from utilizing exclusive technology, to building functional user friendly centers, to creating programs for our customers to enhance their quality of life as a routine rather than a single procedure. You can expect the same treatment, outcomes, and service at any US Cryotherapy center from Coast to Coast with the brand consumers trust the most in the industry.
