How it Works

The Science of NeuroCryoStimulation

The Science

NeuroCryoStimulation uses liquid medical CO₂ gas to apply gentle pressure while delivering intense cold therapy. Drastic and abrupt reduction in the surface temperature of the skin causes a “Thermal Shock” that when combined with the pressure from the gas, produces a variety of beneficial physiological effects using the body’s own resources to combat pain and promote healing.

This cutaneous thermal shock must be achieved in only a few seconds in order to trigger a central neurological response. Once activated, cutaneous receptors send an alert signal to the brain. The latter responds immediately via the autonomic reflex system. The effectiveness of treatment results is achieved due to the potency of analgesic and vasomotor effects, combined with a powerful anti-inflammatory effect.

Thermal Shock

How it Works…

Three strong forces come together to create high-intensity physiological reaction called thermal shock:

1) Micro-CO₂crystals emitted at -108°F.
2) Extremely rapid drop in temperature.
3) Vibrations created by the CO₂ jet.

These forces come together to create a powerful autonomic reflex response or NeuroCryoStimulation. Through this mechanical and enzymatic action, NeuroCryoStimulation radically disrupts the homeostasis in the external receptors in the skin. This has both an analgesic and vasomotor effect. The end result is a treatment that is twice as powerful as traditional cyrotherapy treatments like ice, spray, or forced air.

-108°F

Neurocryostimulation

Immediate pain relief is possible from thermal shock. Thermal shock occurs as the temperature rapidly decreases from 90°F to 39°F in 1-2 minutes, that is combined with pressure on the skin from the jet stream nozzle.