What are benefits of cold stone therapy?

What will be an ideal response?


Cold is very effective at decreasing inflammation and swelling because it is a vasoconstrictor. The use of cold stones can enhance tissue repair after deep tissue work. Cold also slows down nerve impulses, including pain impulses, which makes it an ideal analgesic.

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