Whole body cryotherapy for treating primary and pain-dependent secondary sleep disorders
Whole body cold application can act directly, via the regulation of central activity levels, and also indirectly, e.g. through the elimination of pain, to improve sleep behavior.
If there are neither organic nor psychological causes for a sleep disorder, one then refers to this condition as a primary insomnia. A sleep disorder determined by chronic pain is then considered as secondary type of insomnia that is the result of another health problem.
Unfortunately, experience has shown that one can too frequently conclude that sleep is disrupted. Not everyone experiencing problems in falling or staying asleep should be referred to hastily as suffering from disrupted sleep. Often a clinically relevant sleep disorder only arises when individuals start taking sleeping tablets too hastily. Before such an intervention the following knowledge needs to be recognized: sleep behavior is primarily the logical result of wake behavior. As such, it is entirely possible to achieve an improvement in condition using relatively simple procedures (physical activity, change in the problem inducing behavior). Physical therapies that act according to the “stimulus reaction adaptation principle” are very suitable for modifying disrupted sleep behavior. They ensure a psychological harmony and an increased muscular metabolism. Even before the development of a real sleep disorder they can achieve good prophylactic results.
A real insomnia requiring therapy can only be considered to occur when sleep is disrupted continuously for longer than a month, and when the disorder occurs at least three times per week and personal performance during the day suffers due to tiredness and fatigue.
Business Hours
- Mon, Wed, Fri
- Closed
- Tue, Thu, Sat
- Appointment Only
- Sunday
- Closed
Follow Us
© 2018 | All Rights Reserved
Disclaimer
The information provided on this site is intended for your general knowledge and education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The information on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this site.
*Individual results may vary. Results are not guaranteed.