Localized Cryotherapy FAQs
What is localized cryotherapy?
Localized cryotherapy is a targeted cold therapy treatment that uses extremely cold air to treat a specific area of the body for a short, controlled period of time. At Warsaw Cryo, treatments are administered at approximately -110°F and can be focused on areas experiencing soreness, stiffness, discomfort, or inflammation.
How is localized cryotherapy administered?
During your session, our trained staff directs the cryotherapy device over the specific area being treated. The device is continuously moved across the area rather than holding the cold in one spot.
The treatment is brief and controlled, allowing us to target a specific area without exposing your entire body to extreme cold.What areas of the body can be treated?
Localized cryotherapy can be used on many areas of the body, including:
Knees and other joints
Shoulders
Back
Neck
Elbows
Wrists and hands
Hips
Feet and ankles
Other localized areas of soreness or discomfort
The appropriate treatment area will depend on your individual needs and our treatment protocols.How cold is the treatment?
Localized cryotherapy at Warsaw Cryo is administered at approximately -110°F.
Although this is extremely cold, the treatment is performed for only a short period of time and the device is continuously moved across the treatment area.How long does a localized cryotherapy session take?
Localized cryotherapy is a short treatment. The exact treatment time may vary depending on the area being treated and our treatment protocol.
Our staff will explain what to expect before your session.What does localized cryotherapy feel like?
You will feel an intense cold sensation as the treatment begins. The cold is very noticeable, but the exposure is brief and targeted.
Our staff will monitor you throughout the treatment and you can communicate with us if you are uncomfortable at any point.