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What is it?
Wax therapy uses a bath of molten paraffin wax, is one of the most effective ways of applying heat to improve mobility by warming the connective tissues. Wax therapy is mainly used along with an exercise programme which aims to provide pain relief and comfort, to assist with muscle relaxation and to relieve stiffness and help improve movement before exercise.
Is it safe?
Paraffin wax bath therapy is safe, although you should take care with home kits not to heat the wax too much. You shouldn’t use wax bath therapy if you have cuts, open sores or inflammatory skin conditions.