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Paraffin-Wax Therapy
Paraffin wax therapy is a complementary therapy used in therapy centres and clinics which can help with a variety of musculoskeletal problems, such as:
•
Osteoarthritis - Trusted source
•
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Trusted source
•
Fibromyalgia - Trusted source
•
Tendinitis and tendinopathy such as De Quervain’s tenosynovitis - Trusted source
•
Other joint mobility issues - Trusted source
The heat from the wax increases blood flow improving circulation and nourishing the tissues with oxygen and nutrients. It also promotes the release of endorphins
which blocks pain signals to the brain.
This enhanced blood circulation promotes flexibility and function by increasing elasticity of connective tissues such as ligaments and tendons.
This also helps to accelerate the healing of the tissues and decreases the risk of injury.
Our Paraffin-Wax Therapist
Sara is a Physiotherapist
specialising in adults with any
Musculoskeletal problems. Sara
takes a “biopsychosocial” approach
with person-centred goals.
Sara Miguel
Patient-centred healthcare to improve your quality of life
93 Lynn Rd,
Downham Market,
PE38 9QE
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Contact Us
The procedure
A session of paraffin wax therapy commences by sanitising the body part to be treated. This is followed by a soft to deep tissue massage with passive mobilizations,
after which the body part - usually the hands or elbows - is submerged several times in melted wax heated to a comfortable temperature.
Once a thick layer of wax is formed, the body part is wrapped in a special plastic bag or clinging film and a towel or mittens and rests for a few minutes. Whilst the heat
does its job, the wax hardens and it is then peeled off leaving a coating on the skin.
For larger body parts, or parts that for some reason cannot be submerged (i.e. shoulders, knees, calves, back), a brush or a spatula is used to coat and build up the
layers of wax. All other steps are maintained.
For hygiene reasons, feet are not submerged.
We also do not reuse the wax, making sure that all infection prevention and control measures are in place and followed.
Contraindications:
Before your initial appointment, you will be required to complete an initial assessment form. Therefore, we advise to attend the clinic 10 minutes before the time
booked.
Contraindications:
- Severe eczema or psoriasis.
- Fungal infections, including nail and skin infections.
- Warts and verrucas.
- Nail separation.
- Open wounds / broken skin.
- Athlete's foot.
- Ingrowing nails.
- Severe oedema.
- Ongoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
- Allergy to paraffin.
Precautions - you need to discuss with the GP/consultant beforehand and written consent is required:
- Diabetes.
- Cancer.
- Peripheral heart disease.
- Mild oedema.
Other precautions - you might want to discuss with the GP/consultant first:
- Mild Eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis.
Other useful info sources:
Versus arthritis
Physiopedia
Our Multidisciplinary Team are Here to Offer You the Most Efficient and Effective
Diagnosis and Treatment Plan Suited to Your Needs and Optimal Wellbeing
Paraffin wax therapy is a complementary therapy
used in therapy centres and clinics which can help
with a variety of musculoskeletal problems, such as:
•
Osteoarthritis - Trusted source
•
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Trusted source
•
Fibromyalgia - Trusted source
•
Tendinitis and tendinopathy such as De Quervain’s
tenosynovitis - Trusted source
•
Other joint mobility issues - Trusted source
The heat from the wax increases blood flow
improving circulation and nourishing the tissues with
oxygen and nutrients. It also promotes the release of
endorphins which blocks pain signals to the brain.
This enhanced blood circulation promotes flexibility
and function by increasing elasticity of connective
tissues such as ligaments and tendons.
This also helps to accelerate the healing of the
tissues and decreases the risk of injury.
Our Paraffin-Wax
Therapist
Paraffin-Wax Therapy
Sara is a Physiotherapist
specialising in adults with any
Musculoskeletal problems. Sara
takes a “biopsychosocial” approach
with person-centred goals.
Sara Miguel
The procedure
A session of paraffin wax therapy commences by
sanitising the body part to be treated. This is followed
by a soft to deep tissue massage with passive
mobilizations, after which the body part - usually the
hands or elbows - is submerged several times in
melted wax heated to a comfortable temperature.
Once a thick layer of wax is formed, the body part is
wrapped in a special plastic bag or clinging film and a
towel or mittens and rests for a few minutes. Whilst
the heat does its job, the wax hardens and it is then
peeled off leaving a coating on the skin.
For larger body parts, or parts that for some reason
cannot be submerged (i.e. shoulders, knees, calves,
back), a brush or a spatula is used to coat and build
up the layers of wax. All other steps are maintained.
For hygiene reasons, feet are not submerged.
We also do not reuse the wax, making sure that all
infection prevention and control measures are in
place and followed.
Contraindications:
Before your initial appointment, you will be required
to complete an initial assessment form. Therefore, we
advise to attend the clinic 10 minutes before the time
booked.
Contraindications:
- Severe eczema or psoriasis.
- Fungal infections, including nail and skin infections.
- Warts and verrucas.
- Nail separation.
- Open wounds / broken skin.
- Athlete's foot.
- Ingrowing nails.
- Severe oedema.
- Ongoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
- Allergy to paraffin.
Precautions - you need to discuss with the
GP/consultant beforehand and written consent is
required:
- Diabetes.
- Cancer.
- Peripheral heart disease.
- Mild oedema.
Other precautions - you might want to discuss with
the GP/consultant first:
- Mild Eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis.
Other useful info sources:
Versus arthritis
Physiopedia
93 Lynn Rd, Downham Market, PE38 9QE
Visit Us
Contact Us
Patient-centred healthcare to improve your quality of life
93 Lynn Rd, Downham Market, PE38 9QE
Visit Us
Contact Us
Our Multidisciplinary Team
are Here to Offer You the
Most Efficient and Effective
Diagnosis and Treatment
Plan Suited to Your Needs
and Optimal Wellbeing
