Cryotherapy Reduces Knee Inflammation and Pain | Dr Niraj Vora

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The literal meaning of the term cryotherapy is
cold therapy. It is a process in which human
anatomy is introduced to extremely cold
temperatures, as cold as -166 F to -360F which
is approximately around 3 to 5 minutes. During
this process the blood rushes to the core in
order to maintain body temperature. This
primarily occurs when the flood is forced to flow
due to the compression of the peripheral tissues.
Thus the human body constricts which, in turn,
induces the removal of harmful toxins. A complete
restoration of the bodys primary functions is
experienced. Benefits of Cryotherapy Cryotherapy
is known to remove damaged or abnormal tissues
in our body and comes with many benefits.
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• It is usually done without open surgery and most
  people recover quickly from the therapy without
  much pain.
• It reduces inflammation, swelling, and pain in
  our bodies.
• It helps to reduce weight.
• It boosts your metabolism.
• It enhances your immune system by supporting the
  detoxification process.
• It also stimulates the brain to produce
  endorphins which reduce stress-causing hormones
  called cortisol.

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• It increases blood circulation
• It decreases fatigue.
• It numbs the nerves reducing acute and chronic
  nerve pain
• Cryotherapy for Knee Inflammation and Pain
• After a knee replacement or a knee surgery, the
  swelling in the leg may take a while to
  dissipate. This is because the blood vessels in
  the veins that return deoxygenated blood to the
  heart can only push a circulated amount at a
  time. And with the surgery being done on the
  lower side of the body, gravity can also decrease
  circulation.

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This causes pooling, which is the accumulation of
blood in parts of the venous system, of the
inflammation further down the leg. For this,
compression is done. This improves recirculation
of the blood by increasing the pressure, giving
the veins the extra boost it requires to flow
towards the heart. For further information,
consult knee surgery doctors as well as knee
surgery specialists. How Does It
Work? Cryotherapy can be applied to your whole
body or any part of the body causing you
discomfort.
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When the extremely cold temperature touches the
skin, it numbs your skin and stimulates hormonal
responses prompting antioxidants and
anti-inflammatory norepinephrine release that
causes the pain and inflammation to
decrease. With the pain and swelling subsiding,
cryotherapy makes other physical therapy more
bearable. The reduction of inflammation allows
you to move your knee more freely and with little
to no pain. After therapy and a process called
vasoconstriction, the blood vessels open up
releasing rich-oxygenated molecules to return to
the knee which in turn contributes to the healing
process.
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Localised Cryotherapy Localized cryotherapy can
also be applied through the process of using ice
packs, ice massage, coolant sprays, and other
such methods. Cryotherapy is a great way to
reduce inflammation and pain in your body. To get
started, find a reputable knee specialist or a
good cryotherapy clinic. In India, we have Dr
Niraj Vora. A gold medallist Orthopaedic surgeon
based in Mumbai. He is regarded to be the best
knee specialist and the best knee surgeon in
India.
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