Whole-Body Cryotherapy

Whole-body cryotherapy at Mráz léčí exposes the entire body to −120 °C in a professional nitrogen-cooled cryochamber for 3 minutes. A 30-second pre-chamber stage at −60 to −80 °C acclimatises the body before entry into the main cabin, minimising thermal shock and ensuring a controlled exposure. The cold triggers a cascade of physiological responses — vasoconstriction followed by rapid rewarming — that may support reduced muscle soreness, faster post-exercise recovery, lower systemic inflammation, and elevated mood through endorphin release. Mráz léčí has delivered more than 15,000 sessions since 2012 and serves both professional sports teams (FC Zbrojovka Brno, SK Líšeň) and general clients seeking pain management or wellness. Sessions are supervised by trained cryotherapists and followed by 10 minutes of light exercise to maximise circulatory benefit.

Whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) at Mráz léčí takes place in the centre's dedicated cryochamber on Zoubkova 36 in Brno's Nový Lískovec district — the first and most experienced cryo facility in the South Moravian region. The chamber reaches −120 °C using liquid nitrogen, with a two-stage entry: clients spend roughly 30 seconds in a pre-chamber at −60 to −80 °C before stepping into the main cabin, allowing the body to acclimatise and reducing the risk of thermal discomfort. The active cold-exposure stage lasts 2 to 3 minutes, during which clients typically experience an initial skin sensation followed by a mild numbing effect across the extremities. The session is always supervised by a cryotherapist — Jitka or another certified team member — who monitors exposure duration and ensures safety protocols are followed. The physiological mechanism behind WBC centres on the body's thermoregulatory response: extreme surface cooling triggers intense peripheral vasoconstriction, shunting blood to the core. On exit and rewarming, this blood returns to the periphery, bringing fresh oxygen and nutrients to muscles and connective tissue. Peer-reviewed research cited by the clinic (Hausswirth et al., 2011; Lubkowska et al., 2012; Banfi et al., 2008) associates whole-body cryotherapy with reduced creatine kinase and interleukin-6 levels after intense training, suggesting benefits for recovery in competitive sport. Mráz léčí has formalised this with partnerships with FC Zbrojovka Brno and SK Líšeň, providing on-site cryo access for squad recovery sessions. Beyond sport, clients at the centre report benefits for chronic musculoskeletal pain — including lower-back, knee, and shoulder complaints — as well as improved sleep quality and mood, attributed to the endorphin and noradrenaline surge that accompanies the cold stimulus. For best results, the clinic recommends a course of 10–15 sessions on consecutive days or at minimum three times per week, followed by a maintenance protocol of one to two sessions weekly. Pre-session requirements are straightforward: clients must arrive with dry skin and hair, remove all jewellery, and wear the protective gloves, socks, and mouth cover provided by the clinic. Those with cardiovascular contraindications — unstable angina, severe hypertension, Raynaud's phenomenon — or acute infections are excluded from treatment. Children under 12 may enter free of charge when accompanied by an adult, making this a family-accessible wellness option. After each session, 10 minutes of light movement (walking or cycling on-site) is recommended to accelerate peripheral rewarming and extend the circulatory benefit.