Cryomassage

Cryomassage is a type of massage performed with ice or cryo care products. Being a popular and effective cryotherapy technique, cryomassage reactivates the immune system, mobilizes the endocrine system and neurohumoral system, improves health, and helps to fight stress and fatigue.

The human body contains 24,000 cold receptors and only 3,000 warm receptors, and therefore freezing is much more dangerous than overheating.^{[dubious – discuss]} However, in moderate doses cold becomes an extremely effective cure for many diseases, including gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer.^{[dubious – discuss]}

History of Cryomassage

The fact that the use of cold in small doses can be beneficial for human health has been known for thousands of years. Cold was used as a therapy in the Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. This therapy is mentioned in the works of Hippocrates, Galen, Avicenna and many other prominent physicians and scientists. Ice baths were popular among those of our ancestors who strove to preserve their health and beauty for as long as possible.

During wars, ice and snow were used as a medium of immediate relief for the wounded and helped to decrease the painful spasms of injured muscles by producing a numbing effect on nerves. Cold constricts local blood vessels, which results in a decrease of bleeding and swelling.

Methodology of Cryomassage

General cryomassage is performed with 1 or 2 ice packs or cryocare packs. General cryomassage initiates tissues regeneration and reparation process, improves muscular blood circulation, eliminates metabolic waste and hypoxia. Cold numbs nerves and eases pain, producing anesthetic, homeostatic, and anti-inflammatory effects upon the patient.

In cosmetology cryomassage is performed with liquid nitrogen.

See Also

• Massage
• Types of massage
• Cup massage
• Vibromassage
• Hydro massage
• Honey massage

References

• Ice Therapy
• Cryomassage General Information