Wax (Paraffin) Therapy: Soothing Stiff Hands, Wrists and Feet

Warm paraffin wax therapy loosens small stiff joints before exercise — especially helpful in arthritis and post-fracture stiffness.

Paraffin wax therapy involves dipping the hands, wrists or feet into warm medical-grade wax, which coats the skin in a soothing, even layer of heat.

Why we use it

• Deeply warms small joints that heat packs struggle to cover evenly
• Softens stiff skin and improves joint flexibility before hand/foot exercises
• Very effective for arthritis in the fingers, wrists and toes
• Gentle enough for elderly patients and post-fracture stiffness

Wax therapy is usually the first step in a session, followed immediately by guided stretching and strengthening exercises while the joints are warm and supple.