Physicians have long known that paraffin therapy is a veritable way to speed healing and soothe muscle and joint pain.  In fact, the healing qualities of paraffin wax therapy have been known for centuries.

The use of paraffin wax therapy can be traced all the way back to the Roman Empire.  In those ancient times, the Romans would pour hot waxes on the body in preparation for massage therapy.  Later the French embraced paraffin therapy by melting paraffin wax and spreading it on wounds to accelerate healing.  In World War I, the British used paraffin wax therapy as a protocol to treat orthopedic disorders in military hospitals. 

In modern times, Paraffin therapy is also widely used in the treatment of sports related injuries and other conditions where heat therapy and exercise therapy are needed.  In addition a further benefit of paraffin therapy is that it soothes and moisturizes the skin, opens pores, increases circulation, and promotes a sense of calm in the patient.