Even though the ancient Egyptians used cold temperatures to tackle inflammation as early as 2500 B.C.

Dr. Yamauchi was seeking a treatment for rheumatoidarthritisand found that rapid, short-term freezing was effective.

Cyrotherapy treatment can come in various forms, from cryosurgery to cryotherapy chambers.

Ice bathtub cryotherapy

However, despite its limitations, the results of treatment of some conditions seem quite promising.

Here’s what cryotherapy may or may not be able to do for you.

If you suffer from external skin conditions (i.e.

Doctor cryosurgery liquid nitrogen

warts or skin tags), then cryosurgery may be recommended to you by a doctor.

Group cryotherapy chambers consist of a walk-in room, where the temperatures range from -112 to -180 degrees.

What exactly does this do to the body?

Cryotherapy chamber

This can lead to faster healing."

Furthermore, cryosaunas can allegedly help to promote weight-loss, according to The Week.

Man in cryotherapy chamber