Wax bath, which uses a bath of molten paraffin wax, is one of the most effective ways of applying heat to improve mobility by warming the connective tissues. Wax therapy is mainly used on your hands and is often used by hand therapists in a hospital setting along with an exercise programme. The aims of wax bath therapy are to provide pain relief and comfort, to assist with muscle relaxation and to relieve stiffness and help improve movement before exercise. Paraffin wax bath therapy is safe.It comes in various capacities like 1 liter, 2 liter etc. Paraffin Wax Bath is an automatic heating unit which holds low melting wax at a constant temperature ready for use. Paraffin wax bath can also soften hardened skin caused by scleroderma, allowing for increased movement and mobility, especially on the skin covering the hands.
Two or three patient can be treated at a time. There are various methods of Paraffin Wax Bath like Deeping method (10-20 minutes), Brush method – Large body part e.g-Ankle (15-20 minutes)etc.
