The use of cryotherapy spray significantly reduced pain and improved joint mobility in patients with musculoskeletal pain, according to data published in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy.1 With high patient satisfaction and a favorable safety profile, researchers suggested that cryotherapy has the potential for future clinical use.
“Cryotherapy, long used for its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects, is widely applied in sports medicine, physiotherapy, and postoperative care,” wrote authors of the study. “Advances in cryotherapy methods, including the use of topical vapocoolant sprays, offer enhanced pain management…