Localized cryotherapy (or “spot” treatment) is a therapeutic technique that involves applying extremely cold temperatures to a SPECIFIC area of the body. Unlike whole body cryotherapy, which exposes the entire body to cold temperatures, localized cryotherapy uses nitrogen vapors to TARGET a particular body part in need of treatment. Localized cryotherapy temporarily numbs your pain while reducing the inflammation to your injured area. “Spot” treatments are used for MANY purposes, including: Pain and Inflammation Reduction It helps reduce pain and inflammation in specific areas of the body, making it useful for managing sports injuries, arthritis, and chronic pain conditions. Muscle Recovery Many athletes use localized cryotherapy to speed up muscle recovery after intense workouts or competitions, it helps to reduce muscle soreness and promotes healing. Injury/Post-surgical Rehabilitation Often used in conjunction with other healthcare professionals, localized cryotherapy can make rehab or surgical recovery easier, more effective, and shortens the time needed to recover.