Cryotherapy uses cold applied directly to a painful or inflamed area to reduce swelling, slow nerve signaling, and ease discomfort. It’s one of the oldest pain relief approaches in medicine and one of the most reliable for acute injury and post-adjustment soreness.
At AFC Tri-Cities, our cryotherapy is localized. That means we apply cold to a specific spot, like a sore shoulder, a strained low back, or an inflamed knee, rather than putting your whole body in a cold chamber. Localized cryo gives us better control over how much cold is delivered and for how long, which makes it safer and more effective for the kinds of musculoskeletal cases we see most often.
Cryotherapy is usually paired with other care. After a chiropractic adjustment, a few minutes of cold can help calm any post-adjustment inflammation. For a recent sprain or strain, cryo applied early can keep swelling from getting worse. For chronic inflammation, regular cryo sessions can support the work being done through adjustments and rehab.
Cryotherapy is available at our Kennewick clinic, conveniently located at 8350 W Grandridge Blvd #100 — Located in the Grandridge Professional Center off W Grandridge Blvd. We proudly serve patients from across the greater Kennewick area. Learn more about our Kennewick chiropractic practice and the full range of care we provide.
Cold is applied directly to the area that hurts, not spread across your whole body. The result is faster, more noticeable relief.
Cold causes blood vessels in the area to constrict, which slows the inflammatory response and brings down swelling.
Cold temporarily slows nerve conduction, so pain signals quiet down during and after the session.
A short cryo session after an adjustment can help reduce any post-care soreness and shorten recovery between visits.
Cryotherapy is drug-free. You don't have to worry about interactions with anything else you're taking.
Your doctor will determine where cryo will help most based on your exam findings, your symptoms, and how your tissues are responding to care.
Cold is applied directly to the area. You'll feel cold at first, then a brief sensation of numbness, then relief. We monitor skin temperature throughout.
Sessions are short and timed to deliver therapeutic cold without overcooling the tissue. Your doctor sets the duration based on the area being addressed.
After your session, the area gradually rewarms. Most patients feel relief that lasts for hours. If you have an acute injury, we'll often pair cryo with at-home cold application instructions.
Answers to the questions our Kennewick patients ask most about cryotherapy.
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