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CONTRAST THERAPY

HOT. COLD. REPEAT.

At HICE HQ, located in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, we provide contrast therapy combining 2°C, 6°C and 10°C ice baths with a bespoke Finnish-style sauna. Serving Halifax, and the wider West Yorkshire area, our contrast therapy sessions are designed to support athletic recovery, overall wellness and mental wellbeing, overall a recipe for feeling fantastic.

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Benefits of Contrast Therapy

Muscle Recovery & Reduced Soreness

Cold water immersion has been shown to significantly reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and improve post-exercise recovery.

Bleakley et al., 2012; Hohenauer et al., 2015

Improved Circulation & Vascular Function

Alternating between hot and cold enhances blood flow.

Wilcock et al., 2006

Reduced Inflammation

Research suggests cold exposure may reduce inflammatory markers and tissue swelling following intense physical activity.

Leeder et al., 2012

Cardiovascular Health Support

Regular sauna bathing has been associated with improved cardiovascular function and reduced risk of cardiovascular-related mortality.

Laukkanen et al., 2015

Mental Wellness & Stress Resilience

Cold exposure has been linked to improved mood. Sauna use has also been associated with reduced stress and enhanced psychological wellbeing.

Hirvonen et al., 2002; Laukkanen et al., 2018

Improved Sleep Quality

Passive heat exposure has been shown to support relaxation and improved sleep onset, contributing to overall wellbeing.

Haghayegh et al., 2019

Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Post-Stroke Recovery

Improved memory and brain activity.

Efrati, 2014; Ploughman et al., 2015

Athletic Recovery

Supports and accelerates recovery.

Ishii et al., 2005

Orthopaedics

Significant improvement on quality and speed of recovery.

Camporesi et al., 2010

Brain Injury / Concussion / TBI

Reduces neuro-inflammation and improves blood flow, brain function, sleep, and neuroplasticity.

Lin et al., 2021; Shapira et al., 2021; Boussi-Gross et al., 2013

ME / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Reduces symptom severity and improves quality of life.

Ablin et al., 2023; Akarasu et al., 2023

Crohn's Disease

78% showed clinical improvement.

Long COVID

Improves sleep, pain, psychiatric symptoms, and quality of life, with benefits lasting up to one year.

Hadanny et al., 2024