What temperature range is typically used for paraffin therapy?

What temperature range is typically used for paraffin therapy?

• A. 60-80 degrees
• B. 120-130 degrees
• C. 150-160 degrees
• D. 90-100 degrees

Answer: (B)

Paraffin therapy uses a warm wax bath to deliver heat to the superficial tissues, so the temperature has to be high enough to keep the wax melted and to transfer warmth effectively, but not so hot that it risks burning the skin. The typical therapeutic range is about 125–130°F (roughly 52–54°C). This level provides enough heat to soften connective tissues and improve circulation without causing damage when the skin is tested first and the wax is applied in thin, multiple layers. The other ranges are either too cool to melt the wax and achieve heating or too hot and could cause burns, making 125–130°F the safest, most effective choice.

Paraffin therapy uses a warm wax bath to deliver heat to the superficial tissues, so the temperature has to be high enough to keep the wax melted and to transfer warmth effectively, but not so hot that it risks burning the skin. The typical therapeutic range is about 125–130°F (roughly 52–54°C). This level provides enough heat to soften connective tissues and improve circulation without causing damage when the skin is tested first and the wax is applied in thin, multiple layers. The other ranges are either too cool to melt the wax and achieve heating or too hot and could cause burns, making 125–130°F the safest, most effective choice.