June 2021 PMID 33315183

Use of Cryotherapy for Managing Chronic Pain: An Evidence-Based Narrative.

Carol Garcia, Jay Karri, Nicholas A Zacharias, Alaa Abd-Elsayed

Mentions

35
Peak: 13 in Dec 2020
across 5 sources since Dec 2020

Extended reach

275,362
potential audience

Total likes

1,078

Video views

134,996

Mentions per month

Dec 2020 – Jun 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts
  • Instagram1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions mostly highlight cryotherapy's potential, with phrases like 'safe + effective' and references to its ease of use. The tone is generally positive and exploratory, reflecting curiosity and recognition of its benefits, but without extensive debate or push for change, indicating moderate engagement and impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the review as positive, emphasizing cryotherapy's safety and efficacy for chronic pain management.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, with recurrent references to the review and its findings, indicating curiosity about the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage by summarizing the key points and sharing opinions, though mostly at a surface level, without deep critical analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

While some mention cryotherapy as a practical option, the overall influence seems moderate, as the discussions serve to inform rather than persuade on a large scale.

Abstract in brief

  • Cryotherapy is a simple, affordable, and effective method used to manage chronic pain, applied locally (like ice packs) or nonlocally (such as whole-body cryotherapy), showing promise in reducing pain from various chronic diseases.
  • A review of 25 studies, including randomized controlled trials and observational studies, suggests that cryotherapy is generally safe with minimal side effects, although variability among studies makes it hard to compare results directly.
  • Due to differences in study designs and lack of standardization, a formal meta-analysis wasn't possible, but cryotherapy remains a potentially low-risk, helpful addition to chronic pain management strategies.

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Physio Meets Science
@PhysioMeScience · X

Use of Cryotherapy for Managing Chronic Pain: An Evidence-Based Narrative https://t.co/XYaD16ALO0 https://t.co/nqNpnF40Nq

Dec 15, 2020 · 55 likes · 13 shares · 93,067 followers View post →
Tim Watson
@ElectroTim · X

Narrative Review: Cryotherapy + chronic pain management, N=25 studies. Appears to be both safe + effective - but need carefully considered clinical reasoning for best effect - as ever with all modalities: Garcia et al (2020) Pain Ther (online) https://t.co/9LGKpkETww

Apr 14, 2021 · 3 likes · 6,417 followers View post →
International Society for Electrophysical Agents
@iseapt · X

https://t.co/mh3YzwNXJE This is a review article discussing the uses and the effects of cryotherapy in treating different chronic pain. https://t.co/gbz513CDYq

May 9, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 422 followers View post →
Pain and Therapy
@Pain_Ther · X

Use of Cryotherapy for Managing #ChronicPain: An Evidence-Based Narrative https://t.co/VvKhO6lgBl

Dec 16, 2020 · 1 like · 723 followers View post →
West Omaha Cryotherapy
@westocryo · X

Dec 15, 2020 · 1 like · 464 followers View post →
Lantum Lydia
@LantumLydia · X

#Cryotherapy: superficial application of cold to alleviate pain

Aug 5, 2024 · 1 like · 2 shares · 74 followers View post →

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NEJAT DEMİRCAN
@DemircanNejat · X

RT @LantumLydia: #Cryotherapy: superficial application of cold to alleviate pain

Aug 10, 2024 · 2 shares · 2,791 followers View post →
MBA MAEVA
@MbaMadiesse · X

RT @LantumLydia: #Cryotherapy: superficial application of cold to alleviate pain

Aug 5, 2024 · 2 shares · 45 followers View post →
Lantum Lydia
@LantumLydia · X

#Cryotherapy: superficial application of cold to alleviate pain

Aug 5, 2024 · 1 like · 2 shares · 74 followers View post →
Julian Schuessler
@julianschuess · X

@PHuenermund and also this https://t.co/al9byqrbKQ

Nov 21, 2022 · 1,303 followers View post →
Bruno Roberts
@Bruno__Roberts · X

RT @iseapt: https://t.co/mh3YzwNXJE T…

Jul 7, 2021 · 1 share · 209 followers View post →
International Society for Electrophysical Agents
@iseapt · X

https://t.co/mh3YzwNXJE This is a review article discussing the uses and the effects of cryotherapy in treating different chronic pain. https://t.co/gbz513CDYq

May 9, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 422 followers View post →
Tim Watson
@ElectroTim · X

Narrative Review: Cryotherapy + chronic pain management, N=25 studies. Appears to be both safe + effective - but need carefully considered clinical reasoning for best effect - as ever with all modalities: Garcia et al (2020) Pain Ther (online) https://t.co/9LGKpkETww

Apr 14, 2021 · 3 likes · 6,417 followers View post →
BTB Rehab
@BTB_Rehab · X

"Local and non-local cryotherapy can be low-risk and easy treatment options to add in the management of chronic pain in carefully selected patients. However,..." https://t.co/kQtcnxuGKY

Jan 15, 2021 · 224 followers View post →
JeonHj
@JeonHj2 · X

RT @PhysioMeScience: Use of Cryotherapy for Managing Chronic Pain: An Evidence-Based Narrative https://t.co/XYaD16ALO0 https://t.co/nqNpnF…

Dec 16, 2020 · 13 shares · 137 followers View post →
Pain and Therapy
@Pain_Ther · X

Use of Cryotherapy for Managing #ChronicPain: An Evidence-Based Narrative https://t.co/VvKhO6lgBl

Dec 16, 2020 · 1 like · 723 followers View post →
Koushik
@koushikphysio · X

RT @PhysioMeScience: Use of Cryotherapy for Managing Chronic Pain: An Evidence-Based Narrative https://t.co/XYaD16ALO0 https://t.co/nqNpnF…

Dec 15, 2020 · 13 shares · 518 followers View post →
Mere M
@justmerebear · X

RT @PhysioMeScience: Use of Cryotherapy for Managing Chronic Pain: An Evidence-Based Narrative https://t.co/XYaD16ALO0 https://t.co/nqNpnF…

Dec 15, 2020 · 13 shares · 1,007 followers View post →
AmirFikri
@Physio_AmirFik · X

RT @PhysioMeScience: Use of Cryotherapy for Managing Chronic Pain: An Evidence-Based Narrative https://t.co/XYaD16ALO0 https://t.co/nqNpnF…

Dec 15, 2020 · 13 shares · 233 followers View post →
Pablo S.
@PabloSa30107694 · X

RT @PhysioMeScience: Use of Cryotherapy for Managing Chronic Pain: An Evidence-Based Narrative https://t.co/XYaD16ALO0 https://t.co/nqNpnF…

Dec 15, 2020 · 13 shares · 24 followers View post →
Dr. Muhammad Adam U.
@Muhamma96398157 · X

RT @PhysioMeScience: Use of Cryotherapy for Managing Chronic Pain: An Evidence-Based Narrative https://t.co/XYaD16ALO0 https://t.co/nqNpnF…

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@fisio_ye
@fisiojorgelledo · X

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@Retlouping · X

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Dec 15, 2020 · 13 shares · 26,422 followers View post →
West Omaha Cryotherapy
@westocryo · X

Dec 15, 2020 · 1 like · 464 followers View post →
Ankita
@ankusaraswat14 · X

RT @PhysioMeScience: Use of Cryotherapy for Managing Chronic Pain: An Evidence-Based Narrative https://t.co/XYaD16ALO0 https://t.co/nqNpnF…

Dec 15, 2020 · 13 shares · 4,335 followers View post →
Satori
@tirtonphysio · X

RT @PhysioMeScience: Use of Cryotherapy for Managing Chronic Pain: An Evidence-Based Narrative https://t.co/XYaD16ALO0 https://t.co/nqNpnF…

Dec 15, 2020 · 13 shares · 24 followers View post →
Physio Meets Science
@PhysioMeScience · X

Use of Cryotherapy for Managing Chronic Pain: An Evidence-Based Narrative https://t.co/XYaD16ALO0 https://t.co/nqNpnF40Nq

Dec 15, 2020 · 55 likes · 13 shares · 93,067 followers View post →
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