Local Cryotherapy is the application of a safe and refreshing stream of liquid nitrogen vapor applied to specific body parts to alleviate aches & pains, reduce inflammation, increase circulation and potentially reduce injury recovery time. Crisp liquid nitrogen vapors, with a temperature of -260 ℉, are applied to the body to provide an analgesic effect (pain relief) to the top layer of skin while penetrating deeper to initially reduce swelling and inflammation. This provides relief from your body’s natural response to an injury, which is to send more white blood cells, oxygen and nutrients to the injury site through increased blood flow. While this process is necessary to healing, it can also be painful due to increased nerve sensitivity caused by swelling and excess fluid. After the session ends, the skin and tissue temperature return to normal which stimulates an increase in circulation. This delivers freshly oxygenated and nutrient-rich blood to aid in the healing process.