Cryotherapy is a term that describes the application of ice, cold towels, ice massage and compresses to reduce the temperature of tissues directly on or below the surface of the skin. Ice is most often used to manage acute injuries or recent eruptions of chronic conditions. Cooling affected tissue is effective in reducing and preventing post traumatic swelling.

Cryotherapy is inexpensive, readily available, and an easy way to reduce local swelling of inflammed tissues. Surface cooling constricts blood vessels, numbs painful areas, and helps relax muscle spasm. Cold temperatures reduce nerve transmission of painful symptoms and provide temporary relief.

Cryotherapy helps reduce swelling, inflammation, numbs affected area to reduce pain, and reduces muscle spasms.