Cold Tub Therapy in York PA
If you’re constantly sore, inflamed or just worn down from work, workouts or life, cold tub therapy can give your body a real chance to recover. Whether you’re a competitive athlete, a warehouse or plant worker, or a busy parent trying to keep up with active kids, you don’t have to live in a cycle of pain and fatigue. At Forward Motion Chiropractic and Wellness, cold tub sessions are one of the tools we use to help you bounce back faster. Dr. Daniel Eichner built this sports-focused, family-friendly practice to support people who want to stay active at every age.
What Our Cold Tub Is
Our cold tub is a roomy unit that can comfortably fit someone up to 6.5 feet tall, so most people can fully submerge if needed. It has a built-in micro-filtration device that constantly circulates the water to keep it clean and at a precise temperature. The tub is kept at exactly 50°F, which research shows is the sweet spot for cold therapy benefits. Below 50°F, there’s no added benefit, just more discomfort and shivering. At 50°F, you can get powerful recovery and health effects without feeling like your teeth are chattering the whole time.
How Cold Tub Therapy Helps
Cold tub therapy targets your whole system, not just one sore spot, and can also be used for a single limb if you have a specific issue. It can help with:
- Decreasing overall and local inflammation in muscles and joints
- Slowing heart rate and lowering blood pressure, especially when stress has you revved up
- Reducing that “heart pounding” feeling after intense effort or a stressful day
- Supporting recovery so you’re less likely to overtrain and get hurt
- Releasing serotonin, the “feel good” hormone, to help you feel calmer and less stressed
Who It’s For
Dr. Eichner, a rare dual-trained athletic trainer and chiropractor, especially recommends the cold tub for “active” people of all kinds. That includes athletes, weekend warriors, warehouse and industrial workers, nurses on their feet all day, and adults who just want to stay active without constant nagging pain. For most people, using the cold tub about once a week is a great place to start. If you’re in a heavy training phase, like marathon prep or intense sports season, you may benefit from sessions every two to three days. We’ll help you decide how to work cold therapy into your overall recovery and wellness plan.
Schedule Your Appointment
Ready to recover like an athlete and feel less beat up after your day? Contact our Forward Motion Chiropractic and Wellness office in York PA to schedule your cold tub session and start giving your body the recovery it deserves.
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