Last Friday I got to try out Cryotherapy for the first time.  I was a tiny bit scared to go into the freezing cold chamber.  But I watched a Dr. Oz video and started reading about the benefits so I thought I would give it a try.  A new clinic just opened next to where I work and they let us come try the machine.  I have to say I LOVED IT.  Yes it was freezing cold, but afterwards I immediately felt invigorated and I was so energized for the rest of the day & night.  You are in the chamber for 2-3 minutes and then you’re done.  So, would you all try this method out???

Here is what Wikipedia had to say about Cryotherapy:

The chamber is cooled, typically with liquid nitrogen, usually to a temperature of −120 °C (−184 °F).  The patient is protected from acute frostbite with socks, gloves and mouth and ear protection, but in addition to that, wears nothing. The patient spends a few minutes in the chamber. During treatment the average skin temperature drops to 12 °C (54 °F), while the coldest skin temperature can be 5 °C (41 °F). The core body temperature remains unchanged during the treatment, however it may drop slightly afterwards. Therapy triggers the release of endorphins which induce analgesia (immediate pain relief).

Patients report that the experience is invigorating and improves a variety of conditions such as psychological stress, insomnia, rheumatism, muscle and joint pain, fibromyalgia, itching, and psoriasis.  The immediate effect of skin cooling and analgesia lasts for 5 minutes, but the release of endorphins can have a lasting effect, where the pains and signs of inflammation as found in blood tests remain suppressed for weeks.

I would definitely go back and do it again if it weren’t so expensive.  Typical treatments range from $50-$75 per treatment.