Cool Relaxation Therapies

Cold Stone Massage

Smooth, chilled stones are placed on your body and used to massage your muscles. This helps to reduce inflammation in the body. The cold stones cause blood vessels to constrict. Those with arthritis of other inflammatory conditions will appreciate the reduced inflammation and swelling. Meanwhile, blood will move quickly through the body, delivering oxygen to the muscles and tissues, reducing pain. Cold stones also numb nerve endings, further reducing pain and discomfort. The soothing sensation of cold stones help calm the nervous system and release endorphins lessening stress and anxiety while boosting mood.

Cold Crystal Massage

Some believe crystals interact with the body’s energy fields, having positive effects on mind, body and soul. Therefore certain ailments may be alleviated.  Much like cold stone massage, cold crystals are placed on specific areas of the body. They may encourage lymph exchange, leading to detoxification. It may also trigger homeostasis to balance body temperature. Crystals can increase blood flow to brain, heart and lungs.

Cryotherapy

Whole body cryotherapy immerses the body in extremely cold air for several minutes. It can numb nerve irritation, helping to treat chronic pain, acute injuries and even migraines. Cryotherapy significantly reduces pain in people with arthritis and it helps to improve mood by releasing adrenaline, noradrenaline, and endorphins. It can even help to ease symptoms of chronic inflammatory skin diseases like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis because it reduces inflammation and improves antioxidant levels.