What does the recovery section cover?

How each recovery therapy works, what the published evidence supports and does not support, and how to choose between cryotherapy, compression, contrast, red light, hyperbaric oxygen, lymphatic drainage and Shiftwave depending on what you are training for or recovering from.

Does recovery actually do anything, or does it just feel good?

Both matter, and the articles separate them. Some effects are well evidenced, such as reduced perceived soreness after hard training. Others are promising but still limited in the research. Each article says which is which rather than treating every therapy as proven.

Which recovery therapy should I start with?

Most people start with the guided recovery circuit rather than a single therapy, because it lets you feel how your body responds to cold, compression and nervous system work in one visit before committing to one route.

How often should I use recovery?

It depends on your training load and what you are recovering from. As a general pattern, people use recovery around hard training blocks, competition weeks or periods of high stress rather than daily. The team sets a frequency with you at your first visit.

Do I need to be an athlete to use recovery?

No. A large share of people using recovery at Hanbury Health are not competitive athletes. They are managing training, work stress, sleep or long-term conditions, and want a structured way to recover rather than a one-off treatment.

Insights · Recovery

Recovery in Milton Keynes, honestly explained.

This section explains how each recovery therapy works, what the evidence supports, and how to choose what to use and when. It is written and medically reviewed by Prof Arul Ramasamy, consultant orthopaedic surgeon and a founder of Hanbury Health, and covers cryotherapy, compression, contrast, red light, hyperbaric oxygen, lymphatic drainage and Shiftwave.

Written and medically reviewed by Prof Arul Ramasamy MA(Cantab) PhD MBA FRCS(Tr+Orth) FFSEMLast reviewed: 25 July 2026

20 articles found

Common questions

What does the recovery section cover?: How each recovery therapy works, what the published evidence supports and does not support, and how to choose between cryotherapy, compression, contrast, red light, hyperbaric oxygen, lymphatic drainage and Shiftwave depending on what you are training for or recovering from.
Does recovery actually do anything, or does it just feel good?: Both matter, and the articles separate them. Some effects are well evidenced, such as reduced perceived soreness after hard training. Others are promising but still limited in the research. Each article says which is which rather than treating every therapy as proven.
Which recovery therapy should I start with?: Most people start with the guided recovery circuit rather than a single therapy, because it lets you feel how your body responds to cold, compression and nervous system work in one visit before committing to one route.
How often should I use recovery?: It depends on your training load and what you are recovering from. As a general pattern, people use recovery around hard training blocks, competition weeks or periods of high stress rather than daily. The team sets a frequency with you at your first visit.
Do I need to be an athlete to use recovery?: No. A large share of people using recovery at Hanbury Health are not competitive athletes. They are managing training, work stress, sleep or long-term conditions, and want a structured way to recover rather than a one-off treatment.
Who writes and reviews these articles?: Prof Arul Ramasamy MA PhD MBA FRCS(Tr+Orth), consultant orthopaedic surgeon and a founder of Hanbury Health, writes and medically reviews the recovery section.

Recovery in Milton Keynes, honestly explained.

Compression boots or the Shiftwave chair: which do you actually need?

How often should you do the Recovery Circuit, and how do you build it into a routine?

What does a Hyrox-specific recovery routine actually look like in Milton Keynes?

Can recovery therapy help you sleep better and feel less wound up in Milton Keynes?

What are compression boots, and how do you use them for recovery?

What is a lymphatic drainage suit, and when should you use one?

What is contrast therapy, and how do you do it well?

What is mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and who is it for?

Who is recovery therapy actually for in Milton Keynes?

Does recovery therapy help fibromyalgia? What the evidence actually shows

Which recovery therapy is best for muscle soreness (DOMS)?

What are the benefits of a cold plunge or ice bath?

What are the benefits of cryotherapy for recovery?

Cryotherapy in Milton Keynes: what to expect at your first session

Cryotherapy vs ice bath: which is better for muscle recovery?

How to recover faster after a workout

What are the benefits of an infrared sauna?

The Hanbury recovery circuit in Milton Keynes: benefits

Recovery therapy in Milton Keynes

What is whole-body cryotherapy, and how does it work?

Common questions