Benefits of Paraffin Heat Therapy

The deep heating effect of paraffin is recommended and used by physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists and rheumatologists for its positive effects of circulation stimulation, as we as reduction of joint inflammation and musculatory soothing.

Paraffin Bath

Paraffin wax is able to absorb and retain a great amount of heat. A paraffin wax spa bath takes advantage of paraffin's heat-retaining capacity in a simple process called heat transfer. This is where heat is transferred to the core of affected area as the paraffin melts. Once the paraffin becomes a liquid, you can insert a hand or foot and dip it into the heated bath. The paraffin quickly turns into a solid and becomes a wax coating. The wax coating heats the area that is in pain as well as opening pores and increasing circulation in the body.

Paraffin therapy is one of the most effective methods of applying deep heat to relieve pain and stiffness. The warm paraffin also moisturizes for healthier looking, softer skin.

Warm paraffin wax treatments are fast-acting and provide drug-free relief for many symptoms:

• To soothe chronic arthritis joint pain
• To relax stiff muscles
• To increase range of motion
• To relieve dryness from repeated hand-washing
• For tired, overworked hands
• For very dry skin
• Rehydrates and softens dry, cracked skin on feet, knees, elbows, and hands
• Eases pain of arthritic joints, carpal tunnel syndrome and other orthopedic conditions