Paraffin To Help With Joint Pain
What is Paraffin Wax?
Paraffin is a clear substance made from petroleum, coal or oil shale. It is made of a combination of hydrocarbon molecules. At room temperature, it is in solid form. When used in high heat, the substance turns into a liquid. Paraffin is used in many items like electrical, insulation, and candles. Paraffin was originated in Germany.
What is the Purpose of Paraffin?
Paraffin has a moisturizing and hydrating effect, it helps to treat hands, cuticles, and feet from dehydration. Paraffin is good for fantastic for sore joints and muscle. The heat treatment helps with the soreness.
What can Paraffin Treat?
Paraffin is beneficial for those with painful or stiff hands due to arthritis, or from osteoarthritis, or fibromyalgia. The heat from the paraffin helps to improve blood circulation, good for stiff muscles and painful stiff joints. The heat will relieve inflammation and sprains.
Different Ways to Use Paraffin Wax
You can dip your hand or foot in the paraffin wax. If the heat is too much, scoop the paraffin in a plastic bag. Once cool, put your hand in a bag. Allow the paraffin wax to surround your hand or foot. Another option, place a sheet or thin cloth into the paraffin warmer. Allow the sheet to absorb the paraffin and slowly place the sheet onto your hand or foot. This would help to hydrate hand or foot.
Procedure
1. Turn on paraffin warmer.
2. Put a block of paraffin wax in warmer.
3. Let the paraffin melt. Note: it can get quite hot. Be very careful
4. After the paraffin wax turns to liquid. Scoop it in a plastic bag. Let it cool.
5. Then, place your hand in the bag. Wrap towel around the plastic bag. Leave paraffin on for 20-25 minutes. If you are using the paraffin for yourself. You can put the wax back into the warmer. Recycle the wax.
Avoid Paraffin if you have the Following
Poor circulation
Numbness in the hand and feet
Diabetes
Rash or open sores
Paraffin wax is almost in everything from lipsticks to candles. It is known to treat many physical conditions from injuries to muscle soreness to dryness. The heat treatment is very beneficial for the body.