Arthritis

Stiff mornings, sore joints, and stairs you have started to think twice about are some of the reasons people begin looking for other options.

About arthritis

There are many types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis and inflammatory forms. Ongoing joint inflammation can affect daily comfort and activity.

Arthritis care is usually managed by a physician or specialist. Some people add non-invasive options to their plan.

Osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis

Arthritis is a catch-all word. The most common kind is osteoarthritis, where cartilage wears down over time, often in the knees, hips, hands, and spine. Others, like rheumatoid arthritis, come from the immune system attacking the joints. They are managed differently, so knowing which one you have matters, and your doctor is the person to sort that out.

Good days and bad days

Arthritis rarely hurts the same every day. Stiffness is often worst first thing in the morning or after sitting for a while, and a flare can follow a busy day. Keeping track of what sets yours off is useful, for your doctor and for us.

Joints people ask about

These are the areas people most often ask us about:

• Knees
• Hips
• Shoulders
• Hands and wrists
• Lower back and neck

What a visit looks like

You start with a conversation about which joints bother you, how long it has been going on, and what you already do for it. If you are comfortable, treatment can happen in the same session.

Treatment is a short pass of very cold carbon dioxide over the sore joint, about 3 to 6 minutes per area. If more than one joint bothers you, we can treat more than one area in a visit, and pricing is per area.

After the first round

At your consultation we explain the process and recommend a plan for your first sessions. For a long-standing problem, that is usually an initial round of 4 to 5 sessions.

After that we wait and see. For some people the pain stays away for days, for others weeks, months, or longer, and that depends a lot on the underlying condition. At the first sign it is coming back, we suggest coming in sooner rather than later. Many times a tune-up of 1 or 2 sessions is all it takes.

Using it alongside your other care

HPC does not replace your rheumatologist's plan, your medication, or physical therapy. Please do not stop or change anything your doctor prescribed. Many people use it next to what they already do.

How High-Pressure Cryotherapy (HPC) may help

High-Pressure Cryotherapy (HPC) uses high-pressure carbon dioxide (CO₂) to rapidly cool the skin over a specific treatment area. People with arthritis often come in for the knees, shoulders, hips, and hands. Many patients report significant relief after their initial round of 2 to 5 sessions, and HPC may help with pain, stiffness, and mobility. The type of arthritis and how far it has progressed play a big part, so results vary. Nothing cures arthritis. What HPC may do, for many people, is help manage inflammation and symptoms in the joint that is treated.

Every treatment begins with a free consultation. Typical treatment takes about 3–6 minutes per area. HPC is not a substitute for medical care and does not replace a diagnosis.

A drug-free, needle-free option

Some people with arthritis would rather not add another medication. HPC is drug-free and needle-free, and it does not replace the care your doctor has you on.

No drugs. No needles. No incisions. No downtime. And we only treat if we think we can help.

Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of any treatment.

Watch a treatment

Real New York Cryogen treatment footage. Treatment area, comfort, and results vary by patient. A free consultation helps determine whether this is a fit.

Frequently asked questions

This page is educational and is not medical advice. Individual results vary.