Paraffin wax has been known to be useful in many conditions that relieve local discomfort. Paraffin therapy is simple, non invasive and effective mode of alternative healing therapy and is popularly practiced all over the world. This therapy is widely used in wellness centers and health spas, especially where people visit to regain their health. It is an important element that helps to promote rejuvenation and restoring skin and muscle health.
Principle
Heat is known to reduce pain and stiffness in muscles and joints. Paraffin therapy is considered to be an efficient way to apply deep heat to the body parts to relieve pain and stiffness of the musculoskeletal system. Paraffin, when used along with heat helps to rejuvenate the skin and tissues. It also moisturizes the skin to give a better looking, softer skin.
Method
Paraffin therapy involves painting paraffin onto the body parts like the application of a pack or a wrap. This helps to reduce muscle tension, relieve stress that causes muscles tension, reduce joint stiffness and improve mobility of joints. The specialist after thorough consultation with the client decides the treatment plan and the ways to use paraffin along with heat.
The client is asked to dip their hands or feet into a vessel containing warm paraffin, just like having a paraffin bath. This not only helps to improve the circulation and relieve the tension in the muscles but also hydrates the skin. The warm paraffin is wrapped onto the areas and the heat is allowed to penetrate into the skin, which helps to loosen the joints and improve mobility. This process also helps in detoxification as the skin pores are opened up and the toxins are allowed to release.
Paraffin therapy is performed in a comfortable setting, where the client can also feel relaxed while the benefits of warm paraffin are rejuvenating their body, muscles and skin.
Benefits
Some of the most important benefits offered by paraffin therapy include,
- Reducing pain and relieving arthritic joints
- To increase mobility of joints, flexibility and range of motion
- Relaxing tensed muscles and reduce pain
- As a part of therapeutic massage in case of backache, neck pain or muscles soreness
- As a rehabilitation therapy, especially before and after exercise or sports injury.
- To hydrate dry skin and make it glow
- It is used as paraffin facials and salon treatments or spa therapy
