Cryotherapy + Shockwave Combo

A combined session pairing whole-body nitrogen cryotherapy with radial or focused shockwave therapy in a single 30-minute visit. Designed for musculoskeletal patients who benefit from both systemic cold exposure and targeted acoustic wave treatment.

The cryotherapy-plus-shockwave combo at Kriosonik combines two distinct physical therapy modalities into a single 30-minute appointment. The session typically begins with whole-body cryotherapy — a 2-3 minute exposure in the nitrogen cryochamber at -120°C to -160°C — followed immediately by a shockwave therapy session targeting the specific musculoskeletal condition being treated. The sequencing is deliberate. Whole-body cryotherapy produces systemic analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects: norepinephrine levels rise sharply (by 200-300% in studies), endorphin release dampens pain perception, and circulating inflammatory cytokines decrease. When shockwave therapy follows within minutes of the cryo session, the patient arrives at the shockwave table with reduced baseline pain and inflammation, potentially allowing the therapist to work at higher energy levels or treat a broader area with better tolerance. The shockwave component adds localised mechanical stimulation — acoustic pressure waves that trigger neovascularisation, growth factor release, and calcium deposit fragmentation in the target tissue. While cryotherapy addresses the systemic inflammatory environment, shockwave therapy works at the tissue level to promote structural repair in damaged tendons, fascia, and muscle insertions. The combination addresses both the systemic and local dimensions of chronic musculoskeletal pain. At 100 PLN, the combo represents a meaningful saving over booking the two treatments separately (40 PLN cryo + 75 PLN shockwave = 115 PLN). For patients following a multi-session shockwave protocol (typically 3-5 sessions), pairing each session with cryotherapy can enhance treatment tolerance and potentially accelerate outcomes.