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Did you know more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children have some type of arthritis? This condition causes pain in the joints and this pain can be either mild to moderate, or in some cases the pain is debilitating. Most often arthritis is a degenerative condition that occurs when we age, although, occasionally it is autoimmune. For those suffering with forms of arthritis, the pain of this condition can be managed.
Below we’ve listed several forms of treatment used to manage arthritis pain, including:
- Balancing strenuous activities with equal amounts of rest
- Using hot and cold therapies
- Performing regular physical activity
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Strengthening muscles around the joint for added support
- Using assistive devices
- Taking OTC or prescribed medication
- Avoiding excessive repetitive movements
Going more in depth on the second method of managing arthritis pain, FEI Retail offers many products that provide hot and cold therapy treatments. One product we recommend using is Paraffin Wax within a Paraffin Bath. This type of wax treatment applies direct heat to the source of pain and encompasses it in warmth for up to 15 minutes. The goal of paraffin therapy is to stimulate circulation, relax muscles, and improve nerve conduction and joint fluidity.
Here’s how you can apply heat therapy using paraffin. We used the WaxWel® Standard Bath with unscented pellets and applied the wax to our hands.
Before you begin: the wax will take a few hours to melt. Place the wax in the unit and then turn the unit on. Once the wax is fully melted you’re ready to begin your paraffin wax treatment.
Step 1.
Remove the lid from the unit and dip your hand into the wax.
Step 2.
Remove your hand from the wax and hold it over the unit until the wax stops dripping.
Step 3.
Repeat step 1 and 2 three to four more times.
Step 4.
Place your hand in a plastic bag to insulate the heat.
Step 5.
Place the mitt over the plastic bag and leave it on for 15 minutes.
Step 6.
After 15 minutes, remove the mitt, plastic bag, and wax from your hand.
Paraffin wax is just one product that FEI Retail offers that can help alleviate arthritis pain. Consult with your primary healthcare provider before starting any treatment program for your arthritis. They will work with you to decide a proper course of treatment and decide if using paraffin therapy is appropriate for you.