The treatments guide
Whole-body cryotherapy
Two or three minutes in a chamber of extremely cold air.
Awaiting clinical review. Written carefully from the sources below, but not yet signed off by a qualified clinician. Please don't use it to make decisions about your health. How we review.
What the evidence says
A Cochrane review found too little good evidence to say it helps muscle soreness after exercise. It isn't approved by the FDA to treat any medical condition.
- Good for
- The experience, if you enjoy it.
- Not for
- Heart or circulation problems, pregnancy, cold sensitivity.
- Risks
- Frostbite and burns if skin is wet or the session runs long; never go in alone.
- Typical cost
- $30–$70 a sessionAn estimate of typical prices in our cities, still being checked. Ask for the full price before you book.
Questions to ask
- How is the session supervised and timed?
General education, not medical advice. Choose licensed providers, and talk to a doctor if you have a health condition, are pregnant or take medication. Medical disclaimer.
