Question for Mark

[Rain Man]

Mark, you've referred now and then to a sort of hot wax concotion that you soak your hands in to reduce pain, or inflamation. Can you tell me more about it? Thanks!

 

[Mark Wein]

absolutely!

Its really just a paraffin wax bath:

http://www.greerink.com/massage/Wax/

[h=1]Paraffin Wax Heat Therapy Bath[/h]​

PARAFFIN WAX HEAT THERAPY BATH - Soothing, fast acting heat relief of minor aches and pains. Since 1962, physicians, physical therapists, and arthritis specialists have recommended the Therabath Paraffin Therapy Bath because paraffin therapy is one of the most effective methods of applying heat to relieve pain. Fast-Acting Heat Therapy Drug-Free, Penetrating Heat Soothes Pain and Stiffness. Effective on: Arthritis, Inflammation, Joint Stiffness, Muscle Spasms, Sports Injuries, and Dry, Cracked Skin.
How does paraffin heat therapy work?

Paraffin wax has a very high "heat capacity," meaning it is able to absorb and retain a great amount of heat. The Therabath takes advantage of paraffin's heat-retaining capacity in a simple process called "heat transfer." Very simply, the heat that goes into melting the paraffin is released when it solidifies into a custom-fitted, warm "glove," thus transferring the heat deep into the affected joint or area. Each dip in a Therabath delivers a layer of fast-acting heat therapy.
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You can get them anywhere online...here's one on Amazon. The one I have they don't make anymore and I'll probably replace it with one of these pretty soon.

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