Hands or Feet The use of Faraffin dates back to the Roman Empire, when warm Paraffin was used on the body as a prelude to massage treatment. In lates years, the French and English used paraffin treatments to help speed healing of injuries, especially for joint problems. A paraffin treament hydrates dry hands and feet, soothes acchy muscles and joints, and can alleviate conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, and muscle spasms.