cryotherapy

Cryotherapy​

​Technical Definition:
A therapeutic technique that exposes the body or specific tissues to extremely cold temperatures (typically between -110°C and -140°C) for short durations, aiming to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, or destroy abnormal cells.
​Key Mechanism:
Cold-induced vasoconstriction reduces blood flow to targeted areas, decreasing inflammation and cellular metabolism. In medical applications, rapid freezing can rupture cell membranes (e.g., cryoablation for tumor destruction).