Cryotherapy
Get fast, effective relief from pain, inflammation, or chronic conditions with advanced cryotherapy, designed to accelerate healing and restore your active lifestyle.
Get fast, effective relief from pain, inflammation, or chronic conditions with advanced cryotherapy, designed to accelerate healing and restore your active lifestyle.
Revitalize your body and accelerate recovery with cryotherapy in Los Angeles, a powerful, noninvasive treatment that quickly reduces pain, fights inflammation, and boosts performance. Using subzero air vapors to rapidly cool targeted areas, localized cryotherapy eases discomfort, decreases lactic acid, and improves circulation for faster healing. At his Brentwood, California practice, experienced chiropractor Michael Sheps, D.C., offers cryotherapy to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, from neck and back pain to sports injuries.
Cryotherapy is a noninvasive procedure that exposes a specific body part — like a stiff muscle or injured hamstring — to below-freezing temperatures. During treatment, Dr. Sheps points a small, hand-held hose at the site of your injury. The hose emits cool, dry air that relieves pain, reduces inflammation, and promotes healing.
Dr. Sheps, D.C. offers cryotherapy in Los Angeles to treat a variety of injuries and conditions, helping manage pain, restore mobility, and enhance overall function through noninvasive, targeted techniques.
Schedule an initial call, where we learn about your symptoms.
Come into our Los Angeles clinic, for your 60 minute assessment.
We create a personalized treatment plan to get you out of pain.
You feel pain free and return to the life and activities you love.
Here are some frequently asked questions about cryotherapy.
Localized Cryotherapy is applied to the affected area via a hose exposing the area to cool, dry air vapors reaching subzero temperatures, to decrease pain and inflammation and facilitate faster tissue recovery. By quickly cooling the affected tissue it stimulate a strong circulatory response back throughout the affected area very quickly thereby lowering inflammation, lactic acid as well as to activate an essential nervous system response to the area promoting healing.
Cryotherapy typically takes 1-1½ hours, depending on the part of your body receiving treatment. When you arrive at the office, Dr. Sheps has you sit or lie on an exam table. He cleans the treatment site and applies a numbing cream to ensure your comfort.
Next, he points a small, hand-held hose at the targeted area and pulls a trigger. The trigger releases cold air, exposing your skin to subzero temperatures for 20-60 seconds. Cryotherapy presents similar results to icing but is much quicker and more effective. Dr. Sheps repeats the same steps several times, activating a nervous system response that promotes healing.
Cryotherapy provides various benefits compared with more invasive procedures, like injections and surgery, including:
Cryotherapy releases endorphins (feel-good chemicals). Many people report they feel happier and more positive after treatment.
Individuals recovering from acute or chronic injuries, as well as those undergoing post-surgical rehabilitation, may benefit from cryotherapy to reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation.
Yes, cryotherapy is often recommended as part of post-surgical recovery to help manage pain and accelerate healing.
Cryotherapy doesn’t require special preparation. During your initial consultation, inform Dr. Sheps, D.C. , about the medications and supplements you take. Some drugs, like blood thinners, increase the risk of bruising, so he might ask you to stop taking them a few days before your procedure.
Dr. Sheps usually recommends at least three cryotherapy sessions, with each sessions usually taking less than an hour and provides immediate relief.
Most people experience immediate pain relief after cryotherapy. But it can take several days or weeks, depending on how severe your pain is and what’s causing it. Cryotherapy is a cumulative treatment — the results add up over time.
Dr. Michael D. Sheps is a Los Angeles chiropractic orthopedist who is certified in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT). Dr. Sheps specializes in safe, non-invasive therapy alternatives for musculoskeletal disorders.
“Highly recommend! Dr. Sheps is wonderful, warm and direct…as is his staff. I’m sad that I won’t be seeing them again because I am healed! If you are dedicated to the process and stay the course to recovery you will not be disappointed.”
– Amy K.
“Dr. Sheps has been our secret weapon for decades. Our children (who are athletes), my wife and I have all sprung back from injuries, avoided more invasive procedures and generally been free from pain due to his incredible work. I can’t recommend anyone more highly.”
– Randall G.
“Dr. Sheps is the kindest, most caring and helpful chiropractor I have ever had the pleasure of working with. His laser treatment has provided much needed back relief in a very short period of time. And Doreen and his staff are the best and most professional in town. I recommend Dr. Sheps to everyone without reservation!”
– Jordan F.
Experience the benefits of cryotherapy —book your session today. Learn more about cryotherapy and schedule a consultation with Dr. Sheps at his Brentwood clinic.
11710 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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We’re located on the corner of Wilshire and Barrington, and have one‑hour validated parking.