Sudden wrist pain..?
While packing my pre-pregnancy hospital bag, based on advice from those around me, I purchased two wrist supports. I heard from the maternity hospital that it's important to use supports from the beginning to prevent any strain later on, so I intended to use them diligently. However, since I didn't experience any significant pain, I didn't use them as rigorously as I had planned.
The expectant mothers I met at the hospital were diligently using their supports, but since I didn't have any immediate severe pain, I didn't think much of it (the mom in the neighboring room even advised against holding a phone with one hand). I thought I had a robust (?) constitution for a woman, having been physically active and robust in general. But then... around the time when Nayul was approaching 50 days, I started feeling occasional twinges and tingling pain in my wrist (Oh no... it feels like something is wrong..!? 😭). Remembering the blog that Nayul's dad had written about wrist pain while I was at the hospital, I started doing wrist exercises whenever I had a chance. However, I didn't see significant results in a short period through exercise alone, and as my finger joints became uncomfortable, it suddenly struck me!! I remembered that I had a paraffin bath machine that I had received as a gift, and it was on the veranda (Nayul's dad, could you please bring it..😅).
How to Use a Paraffin Machine
The operation and usage of a paraffin machine are actually very simple.
- Turn on the power of the machine.
- Place the paraffin wax into the machine.
- Set the temperature.
- Cover and wait until the wax melts.
- Wash your hands thoroughly.
- Dip and withdraw your hands about 5 times.
- Place the wax-hardened hands into a plastic bag.
- Maintain the heat until it cools down.
- Remove the wax from your hands like taking off gloves.
- Put the hardened wax back into the machine and melt it again - for personal use only 😅
- Aftercare: Avoid moving your hands too strenuously for about 20 minutes.
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Since they were often used in the hospital, and I had tried them at traditional medicine clinics and orthopedic clinics in the past, I didn't find the usage particularly difficult. However, there is a difficulty in setting aside about an hour of time.. (I realized that I can only do it when Nayul is being looked after by Nayul's dad.. 😅). When applying it to Nayul, I also wear wrist supports, and I think it might be okay to do paraffin therapy (?) about 2-3 times a week when I have the chance. My body is something I have to take care of on my own.. 😭
Tips for Use !?
While using the paraffin bath, I learned a useful tip. It can be quite troublesome if the solution spills or gets on your clothes. In such cases, if you place a tissue over the hardened solution and blow it with a hair dryer, the wax will melt and be absorbed smoothly by the tissue, allowing for a very clean treatment. If it falls on your clothes or the floor, don't try to scrape or peel it off. Handling it this way is very effective!!
Summary
This isn't a promotional post for the product, but since I've tried it myself, I'll briefly summarize.
- The paraffin melting speed seems to be relatively fast at around 1 hour.
- The machine's width is 33cm, so you can immerse your wrists in the wax.
- There's no difficulty in operation (just turn the dial to match the numbers).
- I received the product as a gift, so I don't know the price, but based on my search results, it seems to be around the 85,000 won range, which doesn't seem too expensive or too cheap.
- It's made in China, so if you're going to buy it directly, it might be better not to.
- I recommend looking further into the wax, purchasing domestically made wax with a non-detectable certificate for harmful substances, and using natural ingredients (especially if you have sensitive skin, it's even more important to research thoroughly. I'm still using it without any issues so far.. 😅).
Product of May 28, 2023