Treatment Options For Bell's Palsy

Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been found to be quite a beneficial treatment in alleviating the symptoms of Bell's palsy. It involves pricking the skin and other areas of the body with fine point needles to encourage healing and promote a balance of the nervous system. Traditional Chinese medicine states acupuncture works by acknowledging and removing blockages, increasing the flow of vital life energy (chi) to the body. Modern medicine indicates acupuncture helps relieve the symptoms of Bell's palsy by not only increasing the flow of chi, but also by promoting circulation of oxygen and blood to the face and expediting the return of muscle movement and eradicating paralysis experienced by the compression of the facial nerve. It is recommended patients with Bell's palsy receive treatment at least twice per week until symptoms have ceased.