Paraffin Therapy

Gentle, Effective Relief for Achy Hands and Wrists

At Daviess Community Hospital’s CORE Center, we offer paraffin therapy as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation approach for patients experiencing joint pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion—especially in the hands and wrists.

This warm, wax-based treatment provides a safe, soothing way to reduce discomfort, increase circulation, and relax tight muscles and joints. It’s an excellent addition to many hand therapy and rehabilitation plans, particularly for patients with arthritis, injury-related stiffness, or post-surgical healing needs.

Paraffin therapy is available at both CORE Center locations:

• CORE Center | 421 E. Van Trees Street, Washington, IN
• CORE Center at North Daviess | 800 S. West Street, Odon, IN

Call (812) 254-8889 to schedule your appointment.

What Is Paraffin Therapy?

Paraffin therapy uses a specially designed wax bath to deliver moist, penetrating heat to the hands or wrists. The wax is warmed to a therapeutic temperature and applied in layers to the affected area, allowing heat to deeply penetrate the soft tissues and joints.

This process helps:

• Increase blood flow
• Reduce joint stiffness
• Ease muscle tension
• Improve skin softness
• Relieve arthritis and chronic pain symptoms

Conditions That Benefit from Paraffin Therapy

Paraffin therapy is often used to treat:

• Arthritis in the hands and wrists
• Post-surgical stiffness or scar tissue
• Tendon or ligament strain
• Carpal tunnel symptoms
• Joint or soft tissue pain
• Limited hand or finger mobility

Paraffin treatment is typically used in combination with physical or occupational therapy to enhance therapeutic results and help patients regain comfortable, functional movement.

What to Expect During Treatment

During your paraffin therapy session:

1. A trained therapist will dip your hand or wrist into warm, melted paraffin wax.
2. The wax is applied in several layers and allowed to harden slightly.
3. Your hand is then wrapped to retain heat and left to rest for several minutes.
4. Once the wax is removed, gentle stretching or therapy activities may follow to maximize benefits.

The process is safe, comfortable, and effective—offering instant relief and improved mobility for many patients.

Start Soothing Your Pain Today

If you're living with arthritis, stiffness, or hand pain that’s limiting your daily life, paraffin therapy at CORE Center may help. Our caring therapy team will assess your condition and incorporate this gentle heat treatment into your personalized plan of care.

Call (812) 254-8889 to learn more or schedule your evaluation today.