Whole Body Cryotherapy in SLO
Shows Promise for Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

Rheumatoid Arthritis doesn’t stand a chance against Whole Body Cryotherapy. This amazing therapeutic modality is an express treatment that reduces inflammation in the body, helping relieve pain and stiffness associated with RA.

Those with RA who use regular cryotherapy may experience:

less pain, better sleep, more mobility, reduction on dependency of pharmaceuticals, more energy.

What is Cryotherapy?

Whole Body Cryotherapy is a type of cold immersion therapy that exposes your body to extreme temperatures to help trigger healing within the body. This treatment was actually created by a Rheumatologist in the 1970s to see if it could help his patients. In working with over 2,000 people, he found that 80% of them returned to normal life.

How does it help RA?

Studies have shown that cryotherapy reduces histamine levels a significant amount which helps lessen or prevent an inflammatory attack on the joints.

When you have an infection, certain white blood cells release chemicals that tell other cells to cause inflammation. Unfortunately, when you have an autoimmune condition such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, these signaling cells cause unnecessary levels of inflammation. WBC has even been shown to decrease TNF-alpha, which is a major player when it comes to inflammation.

How quickly will I see results?

Each person’s response to WBC has been different, but most people who have come in with RA have experienced an immediate decrease in pain after just one session. The benefits are cumulative, so those with a more severe condition may need to come in more frequently in order to have lasting relief.

Are there any negative side effects?

Unlike many pharmaceuticals, adverse effects of cryotherapy are rare. While some sources say that headaches, dizziness or shortness of breath can happen with WBC, we have yet to see it happen.