Cold Exposure Therapy for Addiction & Mental Health Treatment in Tucson, AZ
Sabino Recovery is committed to always offering our residents the best options for recovery. Our treatment model is holistic and includes integrative therapies to supplement your recovery and assist your healing process. Addiction treatment is intense and mentally difficult so we offer multiple options to help you relax and safely take the time to process the difficult emotions that are brought up in therapy sessions.
One of these options is cold exposure therapy or hydrotherapy with an ice bath. Cold water immersion is commonly used by athletes to expedite muscle recovery and relieve soreness. Studies have shown that cold exposure therapies have many benefits. Individuals can benefit from ice baths or even taking cold showers three times a week. Besides the physical benefits of muscle recovery, the benefits include relieving stress and anxiety, better sleep quality, and improving symptoms of depression.
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Cold Exposure Therapy Benefits for Addiction Recovery
There is also a biological process that is activated by norepinephrine. We know that norepinephrine regulates our mood, focus, and attention but it also regulates a process called mitochondrial biogenesis. This is the process by which our cells create more mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cell. Mitochondria create energy in our cells so the more we have, the more our cells can regenerate. This process is part of why ice baths are beneficial after a workout. Mitochondria are what allow us to use oxygen for energy. By stimulating norepinephrine and mitochondrial biogenesis, we can stimulate the production of mitochondria in our muscle tissue. More mitochondria in our muscle tissue improve our aerobic capacity.
Mitochondrial biogenesis also occurs in our adipose, or fat, tissue. Adipose that appears brown, as opposed to white, is packed with mitochondria. They take in nutrients and break them down into energy. Mitochondrial biogenesis in our adipose tissue is called the browning of fat. When we’re exposed to cold, our mitochondria use energy to try to warm us up which burns fat and increases our metabolism.
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How to Prepare For Your Hydrotherapy For Addiction
A typical cold exposure therapy session involves submerging your body in ice-cold water, usually ranging from 50°F to 59°F (10°C to 15°C), for a set period, often between 2 to 10 minutes. The session is conducted in a controlled environment, such as a cold plunge pool, ice bath, or cryotherapy chamber, with a therapist present to monitor your safety and guide you through the process. You can prepare for cold exposure therapy by doing the following:
Cold exposure therapy has significant mental and physical benefits. Knowing how it affects your body can help you commit to the process. It triggers a survival response that increases oxygen to muscles, boosts energy and alertness, and enhances immune function. It may benefit those with pain, depression, anxiety, or inflammation.
Cold therapy isn’t suitable for everyone, especially if you have heart, blood pressure issues, or certain conditions like diabetic neuropathy. Be sure to discuss it with your doctor to ensure it’s safe for you.
Ease into cold exposure by taking cool showers in the days leading up to your session. Gradual acclimation helps your body adjust to the cold, reducing shock.
Breathing is key to staying calm during cold therapy. Start practicing techniques like “square breathing” to control your breath and manage discomfort during the session.
Follow your clinic’s instructions on what to wear. Some provide protective gear like socks or gloves, while others may require swimwear or athletic gear. Bring any personal items you may want, like ear muffs or a beanie, to protect sensitive areas.
At Sabino Recovery, we offer cold immersion therapy as part of our holistic treatment options. Contact us to learn more.
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Embracing the innovative approach of cold exposure therapy, Sabino Recovery is at the forefront of holistic addiction treatments that tap into the natural healing mechanisms of the body.
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