Paraffin Wax Therapy in Indirapuram

How it's done

The hand or foot is dipped into warm wax several times to build up a coating, then wrapped in plastic and a towel to hold the heat for 10 to 15 minutes. The wax peels off easily afterwards and leaves the skin soft.

Because the wax fits into every contour, it heats fingers and knuckles evenly in a way a hot pack can't.

Who benefits

People with arthritic hands, stiffness after a wrist or hand fracture once the bone has healed, scleroderma-related stiffness, and hand stiffness after immobilisation. It's a preparation step. The real gains come from the stretching, joint mobilisation and grip exercises done while the tissues are warm and pliable.

When it isn't suitable

Wax isn't used over open wounds, skin infections, rashes, or areas with poor sensation or poor circulation, because of the burn risk. It's avoided in an acutely hot, swollen joint during an inflammatory flare. People with diabetes need a sensation check first.

Frequently asked questions