Posts Tagged ‘paraffin wax’

Why Rain Causes Joint Stiffness for Arthritis and RSI

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 22:34 3 Comments

The first major storm of the season hit the San Francisco Bay Area today, causing freeway snarls, nearly-drowned cars-and a lot of stiffness in my joints. Why does rain and weather change affect joint stiffness? I had to do some research to find out. Arthritis sufferers in particular have been reporting this phenomenon for many [...]

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Top 15 Most Popular Posts at Home Treatment for Repetitive Stress

Tuesday, December 16, 2008 1:21 No Comments

Top 15 Most Popular Topics: A Comprehensive List of Alternative Ergonomic Keyboards A Comprehensive List of Alternative Ergonomic Mice A Comprehensive List of Alternative Pointing Devices (Alternatives to Mice) Paraffin Wax Therapy — Part 1 [Description] and Part 2 [Directions] Contrast Baths –Relieve Stiffness, Swelling and Pain Without Ice Using Chinese Medicine Balls for Therapy [...]

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Paraffin Wax Therapy –Directions for Relieving Pain and Stiffness — Part 2 of 2

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 18:30 6 Comments

Recently, I described how Paraffin Wax can help reduce inflammation and stiffness in your joints, and how nurses and medics have been using this treatment for quite a while. I’ve had this treatment in physical therapy clinics before, and have left feeling much better. However, you don’t have to go to a clinic to try [...]

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About Paraffin Wax Baths –Part 1 of 2

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 21:54 2 Comments

Paraffin Wax therapy is a very old technique used to reduce inflammation and stiffness in the joints of your hands or feet. Coating your hands in warm wax helps to increase circulation, providing relief for the pain, swelling, and stiffness that can accompany arthritis, repetitive stress injuries, or other acute injuries like broken fingers. Today, [...]

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