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What is paraffin wax used for in therapy?
It acts like a form of heat therapy and can help increase blood flow, relax muscles, and decrease joint stiffness. Paraffin wax can also minimize muscle spasms and inflammation as well as treat sprains.
What is the use of wax in physiotherapy?
Wax bath physiotherapy, using paraffin wax, is one of the most effective ways of applying heat to improve joint mobility by warming the connective tissues. It is mainly used for painful hands and feet and is used by our physiotherapists in conjunction with gentle mobilising techniques and a tailored exercise programme.
Does wax help with healing?
Paraffin Wax Treatment promotes relaxation and relieves pain and stiffness. The heat reduces tension and improves the extensibility of muscles and increases the flexibility of ligaments and tendons. The treatment also increases the circulation due to dilation of the blood vessels which speeds up the healing process.
Can you reuse paraffin wax?
Paraffin wax is left to act for around fifteen minutes and then peeled off. It cannot be reused, so conduct the treatment and discard it. To wrap up the treatment, a layer of deeply hydrating and moisturizing lotion can be applied.
Is paraffin wax healthy?
Paraffin wax is completely safe and beneficial for the skin and the body. Since it does not need to be heated to a high temperature to melt, you can apply it to your skin without worrying about the risk of getting burned. For people with sensitive skin, paraffin wax may be cautionary and could result in a heat rash.
How do you make wax for physiotherapy?
What You Need
- 1 block paraffin wax (about 4 ounces)
- 1 ounce oil (coconut, almond, olive, or jojoba)
- 20 drops essential oil, such as lavender.
- 2-3 drops olive oil or coconut oil (to coat your hands)
- Casserole dish, greased with oil.
- Plastic sandwich bags (to fit your hands and feet)
Does paraffin wax take off dead skin?
Removes Dead Skin Cells Paraffin wax is very effective in removing dead skin cells, while soothing and softening calluses on the hands and feet along with healing the dry cracked skin on the heels of the feet.
What’s the difference between paraffin and wax?
Paraffin wax refers to wax derived from coal, petroleum or oil shale. On the other hand, candle wax refers to a form of wax that is used to make candles. The main difference, however, is that paraffin is derived from coal, petroleum or oil shale while candle wax is derived from any type of wax.
Does paraffin wax heal cracked heels?
For cracked heels and dry hands, paraffin wax is one of the most popular treatments. Cracked heels can be healed by coating the area with layers of melted wax. This will trap your body heat and promote blood circulation which will soften the skin.