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- The heat of wax encircles each finger and toe, aiding in relief from pain.
- Considered effective for treating edema (swelling that contains watery fluids in tissues).
- Helps reduce swelling after a traumatic injury.
- Helps in getting rid of adhesions and scars.
- Increases the blood flow in the affected area.
- Soothes and increases the moisture content of the skin.
The use of paraffin wax bath is one of the oldest ways to reduce inflammation, correct dry and scaly skins and inflexibilities that occur in the joints.
Paraffin wax has the ability to absorb a sizable amount of heat easily.
We simply coat your hands in a warm paraffin wax bath so that the circulation in the affected area increases.
Paraffin wax is heated and then the therapist applies the wax to the affected area.
The affected area is then covered by means of sheet of plastic, towels and a blanket.
After 30 minutes, the wax is then removed carefully by peeling.
Efficacy of thermotherapy for rheumatoid arthritis was conducted by the University of Ottawa, Canada and it stated that thermotherapy is a commonly used modality in treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Superficial moist-heat fomentations (hot packs) at different temperatures, cryotherapy (ice packs), paraffin wax baths and faradic baths have been used as different thermotherapy modalities.
This meta-analysis included randomized and controlled clinical trials, case-control and cohort studies of thermotherapy compared with control (no treatment) or active therapy. It was found that there were positive results for paraffin wax baths combined with exercises for arthritic hands on objective measures of ROM, pinch function, grip function, pain on non-resisted motion compared with control (no treatment) after four consecutive weeks of treatment.
Paraffin wax is known for retaining a great amount of heat as it has a good absorbing power. When one uses a paraffin wax bath, the wax goes through a phase change and starts melting and becomes. The paraffin then takes the shape of a coating on the dipped part of the hands or feet. This way the heat present in the paraffin bath is transferred to the affected area where you are experiencing pain.
The heat from a paraffin wax bath helps in opening the pores of the skin which, in turn, increases blood circulation in that specific area. This not only revitalizes the skin but also rejuvenates it, making the skin look smooth and radiant. A paraffin wax bath is drug free, painless and fast-acting therapy that can help in getting rid of the pain in no time.
Is it safe to use Paraffin Wax? Paraffin Wax has been successfully used since the early 1940s for treating pains that occur in hands and feet.
Paraffin wax is made from crude mineral oils which are purified thoroughly. It then becomes safe for usage. Care must be taken that the molten wax is not too hot resulting in burns
Is the Paraffin Wax Bath covered under insurance? If you try to do paraffin wax therapy at home on your own, you will not be able to take advantage of any kind of coverage.
However, if you seek assistance from a physiotherapist, your treatment can be covered. For more information, you should contact your medical health insurance company.
Can I use it at home? On the internet, you can find various websites selling paraffin wax baths which can be performed at home. However, the best way to get desired result in less time is to approach a physiotherapist for paraffin wax therapy.
What kind of preparation do I have to go through before this therapy? Before going for a paraffin wax therapy, the physiotherapist will explain you the nature of the paraffin wax that will be used for treatment with respect to the affected area.
What conditions can be treated by paraffin wax baths? Paraffin wax baths helps in treating a wide range of health problems such as eczema, tendonitis, arthritis, tennis elbow, cramps, scar tissue, stiffness in joints, muscle pains, dry skin, etc that occur at hands and feet.
A person with severe dermatological condition, blood circulation problem, and opened wounds and infections should avoid the therapy as it may aggravate the conditions.
A patient with a cancerous disease, hypertension or diabetes is also advised not to undergo the therapy. Always seek medical advice when planning any type of therapy.
Top Reasons to consider Paraffin Wax Bath Therapy:
Pain Relief: Since paraffin wax baths are mainly used for relieving pains that occur at hands and feet, the wax that is used for treatment will completely cover all the fingers and toes of your hands or feet.
Scar Removal: The therapy significantly helps in removing scars as well as the adhesions that are present at the injured site. This will help in restoring the normal movement of the hands and feet.
Increased Blood Flow: The treatment considerably increases the blood flow at the injured site and rehydrates the skin and promotes re-generation of the cells and makes the skin appear bright and easily gets rid of dryness.
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