Champneys Tring, Kriotherapy

This fabulous treatment and latest must-have therapeutic experience is ideal for easing muscular tension and boosting the circulation, not to mention encouraging the release of endorphins (happy hormones), and together inducing a more relaxed and calm sense of being.

You may shiver at the thought of temperatures of –135 degrees, but it is in fact an exhilarating and revitalising experience that involves spending as little as 3 minutes in a Kriotherapy chamber with up to 4 people at a time. Pioneered in Japan in 1978 it was subsequently adopted by Germany in 1981. In many parts of Eastern Europe it has become a mainstream treatment where it is used to treat ailments such as osteoporosis and arthritis. It is especially popular with Olympic athletes and professional sportsmen and women, such as International rugby teams including the Wasps and Harlequins. Champneys Tring is one of the first places where it is available in the UK.

Before the treatment begins you must have a medical consultation to ensure you are healthy enough to take part.  Special clothes are then provided to protect your modesty and extremities - socks, wooden clogs, mouth mask, gloves, a top and shorts, and a headband to protect your ears and forehead. The air is dry cold rather than a more unpleasant wet cold and rest assured the overall treatment leaves you feeling energised and strangely warm due to cold temperatures boosting your blood circulation.

A Kriotherapy chamber looks very much like a sauna, with enough room to walk about. The chamber is split into two sections.  In the first section of the chamber, the temperature drops to -60 degrees.  After 30 seconds, you are led into the next section of the chamber where the temperature drops a further 75 degrees.  Small exercise has to be carried out to keep the circulation moving!  After the maximum time of 3 minutes has passed, you must leave the chamber. 

Kriotherapy can help:  

• Aid sleep dysfunction
• Help with osteoporosis and arthritis
• Relieve symptoms of fatigue and depression
• Help to regulate hormonal activity and aids menstrual pain
• Improve appearance of cellulite
• Rejuvenate the skin
• Benefit MS and ME
• Assist in the acceleration of muscle recovery from exercise
• Relieve back pain

For more information on Kriotherapy treatment packages please click here or to book please call the Regenerate Team on 01442 291105 or email tringspa@champneys.com.