Cold water therapy, also known as cryotherapy, is a type of therapy that uses cold temperatures to treat a variety of conditions. Cryotherapy can be used to relieve pain, inflammation, and muscle spasms. It can also be used to reduce swelling and bruising. Cold water therapy is often used in combination with other therapies, such as physical therapy and massage.
To use cold water therapy, you will need to fill a tub with cold water and ice. Yep, you read that right, fill a tub with cold water and ice, remember those sports movies where athletes that immerse themselves in a giant tub filled with ice? Yep! You will then need to immerse yourself in the tub for a period of time. The length of time you stay in the tub will depend on your condition and the severity of your symptoms.
You might be thinking to yourself, wow, how (or where) will I ever get enough ice to fill my pool or spa with enough ice to cool it down to be effective? Well, we have a solution for that! But first, let's talk about the benefits of cold water therapy, chilled ice baths, cold plunges, or whatever it is they're called nowadays.