Paraffin wax bath treatments are a popular way to not only take care of the skin, but also treat problems such as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, or even basic soreness. There are some considerations regarding selecting your bath appliance and wax that you should know about for paraffin bath heat therapy.

Recommendations
• Paraffin wax baths are recommended for a variety of ailments such as arthritis, bursitis, eczema, fribromialgia, tendonitis, fibrosistis, inflammation, muscle spasms, fatigued or sore muscles, psoriasis, scar tissue, stiff joints and tennis elbow.

Restrictions
• Paraffin treatments are generally not recommended for people with hypertension, diabetes, or varicose veins. People with these conditions should consult with a physician before receiving a paraffin wax treatment.

How it Works
• When the body part is extracted from the liquid wax, the wax hardens. The hardened wax works as an insulator, sealing in the heat from the wax, as well as the heat generated from the body. The heat encapsulated by the wax, can relax sore muscles, and tendons, reduce inflamation, and promote circulation in achy joints and connective tissues.

Bonus Benefits
• In addition to its pain releving qualities, paraffin treatments have beauty benefits. Paraffin wax baths sooth and moisturize the skin, making the treatments beneficial for overworked hands and feet. The bath opens up pores allowing the wax to coat the skin in a way that a cream is unable to, resulting in the immediate benefit of softer, smoother hands and feet; and unlike creams that wash away, the wax bath allows moisture to penetrate the skin, and seals it in, so the moisturizing benefits last.