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All our articles on the benefits of cold therapy in our beauty, wellness, or sports recovery protocols.
Acides alpha-hydroxylés (AHA) : définition, bienfaits, types et utilisations
Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs): definition, benefits, types, and uses
AHAs, or alpha hydroxy acids (Alpha Hydroxy Acids), are organic acids widely used in dermatology and cosmetics to promote skin exfoliation, improve skin texture, and reduce certain complexion irregularities. Present... Read more...
Arthrose : causes, symptômes et solutions pour soulager les douleurs
Osteoarthritis: causes, symptoms and solutions for pain relief
Osteoarthritis results from a complex imbalance between mechanical stresses, biological processes, and the tissues' ability to adapt. It can be managed through lifestyle habits, physical therapy, and the use of... Read more...
Ice-roller et rouleau de jade : effets, utilisation et limites
Ice roller and jade roller: effects, usage, and limitations
The ice roller combines the effects of cold and mechanical massage to provide a cooling sensation, temporarily promote decongestion, and stimulate cutaneous microcirculation. Its effectiveness and ease of use depend... Read more...
Poches sous les yeux : pourquoi apparaissent-elles et que peut-on faire ?
Eye bags: why do they appear and what can be done about them?
Fatigue, skin aging, or tissue changes: under-eye bags do not all have the same cause, and therefore do not have the same solutions. From cold compresses and cosmetic treatments to... Read more...
cosmétique de la peau saine
The rise of K-beauty, Korean cosmetics
Korean beauty is evolving skincare. The Korean beauty industry has transformed habits, made consumers more familiar with ingredients and formulations, and stands out for its ability to innovate, offer lighter... Read more...
Récupérer après l'effort : pourquoi associer froid et massage
Post-workout recovery: why combine cold therapy and massage
Recovery NiukSport supports recovery in two phases. Targeted cold First, the targeted cold of the ball is applied to the most exerted areas to soothe heat and discomfort. Massage Then,... Read more...
Préparer ses muscles par le froid : les 3 phases NiukSport
Preparing your muscles with cold: the 3 NiukSport phases
Preparation Make clever use of the ball's natural rise in temperature: cold dominates at the start, then the massage gradually takes over. Cold: TARGET ⟶ Cool: ACTIVATE ⟶ Temperate: PERFORM... Read more...
Athlète prenant un bain gelé après le sport
Cold plunge or cryotherapy: what are the differences?
A cold bath in your tub or a session in a cryotherapy chamber at -110°C? Both of these approaches are currently very popular among athletes to promote recovery. While both... Read more...
Courbatures musculaires : les soulager et mieux récupérer après l'effort
Muscle soreness: how to relieve it and recover better after exercise
You’ve started running again after a few weeks off, or you’ve added two sets of squats to your usual session. The next morning, walking down the stairs immediately reminds you... Read more...
coureur à pied en pleine séance de running
Muscle recovery: how to recover properly after exercise
We often tend to focus on the effort, but it is during rest that the body assimilates the work. Muscle recovery allows the fibers to adapt and repair themselves after... Read more...
Sportif utilisant le roll-on de cryothérapie localisé Niuk sport
At-home cryotherapy: 5 methods for post-workout recovery
After a long run, a match, or a high-intensity interval session, cold therapy is one of the most common recovery habits among athletes. Good news: you don't need to book... Read more...
Sportive utilisant un pistolet de massage sur le biceps
Massage gun or cryotherapy: which one for your recovery?
Between massage guns, which have become very common in locker rooms, and localized cold therapy accessories that allow you to combine massage and cooling without cumbersome logistics, there is no... Read more...
Comment soulager un torticolis : les gestes qui apaisent
How to relieve a stiff neck: soothing techniques
When you wake up, it sometimes happens that your neck is completely locked and the slightest glance to the side pulls all the way to your shoulder. While a stiff... Read more...
Masseur en train de réaliser un massage du dos sur un homme
Muscle contracture: how to recognize and relieve it
A muscle that feels a bit compact to the touch, remains sensitive, and pulls as soon as it is used: this is very often a sign of a contracture. It... Read more...
Personne apaisant un bleu grâce au froid
Bruises and contusions: the right steps to soothe and regenerate
Bumping into a piece of furniture a little too closely, a door not quite closed properly, or a small misstep: the impact happens quickly, but the colored mark doesn't take... Read more...