BENEFITS OF COLD THERAPY

MOOD BOOSTER

Researchers theorised that the exposure to cold water activates the sympathetic nervous system, and because there's a high density of cold receptors in the skin, it sends electrical impulses from the nerve endings to the brain and triggers the release of mood-regulating neurotransmitters like the “feel-good” endorphins.

CALMS NERVES & IMPROVES YOUR SLEEP 

Cold exposure can help shift the body from a state of stress into a more relaxed, parasympathetic state, being beneficial for rest and recovery. 

SUPPORTS YOUR IMMUNITY 

Cold water therapy can stimulate our body’s immune system, which could improve our ability to fight illness. Cold water immersion (CWI) has been shown to provide long-lasting positive changes, not only to our immune system, but also our lymphatic system and circulatory systems.

REDUCES INFLAMMATION AND SWELLING 

When you take an ice bath, the cold temperature narrows your blood vessels. This decreases blood flow to your muscles, which reduces inflammation and swelling. Research suggests that the cold-therapy technique lowers post-exercise inflammation better than other methods

ENHANCES MUSCLE RECOVERY

Ice baths constrict and open vessels manually, which helps stagnant fluids in your lymph nodes move throughout your body. Increased blood flow also floods your cells with nutrients and oxygen to theoretically help your body recover.

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