Facial Paralysis Exercises (for Bell's Palsy)
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2022
- Bell’s palsy is when one side of the face becomes paralyzed. Movement of the eye, forehead, nose, and lips may be difficult if not impossible. However, along with medical treatment, physical therapy can help restore movement to the paralyzed face, just like physical therapy can help restore arm and leg movement for somebody who has suffered a stroke.
When there is no movement present at all, the following exercises are helpful in attempting to reinitiate some movement. It is important to focus on the effort or quality of the movement rather than the quantity of movement. The quality of effort is to really focus and concentrate HARD on trying to get the paralyzed side moving symmetrically with the normal side.
All exercises to be performed twice a day, 5-10 repetitions each time. And perform these in front of the mirror so you can visually monitor your efforts! The visual feedback is important!
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References:
Physical Therapy for Iatrogenic Facial Paralysis: A Systematic Review. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32970...
Facial exercise therapy for facial palsy: systematic review and meta-analysis. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21382...
Facial Rehabilitation as Noninvasive Treatment for Chronic Facial Nerve Paralysis. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30624...
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Hey there, I'm Yeron, 19 years old. About 2 weeks ago, I started experiencing symptoms of Bell's Palsy and decided to visit a renowned neurologist in my city. The first sign was my left eye not blinking and my eyebrow not moving. After the diagnosis, I felt discouraged when I saw how Bell's Palsy can affect one's appearance. However, I came across a comment from someone who said they healed after 3 weeks by doing regular exercises and taking medication as prescribed.
I followed their advice diligently and within 2 weeks, I've seen a 90% improvement. It's crucial to take your medication on time as advised by your pharmacist and dedicate at least 4 hours a day to exercises. Focus on the quality of your exercises rather than the quantity, and pay extra attention to the weakest muscles. In my case, it was my lip and eye muscles that needed more work, but with consistent effort and medication, my face has significantly recovered.
Remember to stay positive and embrace change. I hope for a full recovery for anyone going through this. Stay strong!
I wish I can have someone we can both be doing the exercises together and pray it works ... Living with Bell's palsy hasn't been easy... I have had going to three weeks now
Mine started getting better around 6 months. Now 9 months in and eye squints some when I eat but that's it. It's tough but it'll pass
i recently got it 3 days ago and i wanted to know how you’re doing? has it gotten better?
@jg-hi2sh end of August will be a year. I feel a slight squint in my eye when chewing or laughing, especially when tired, but others say it's not noticeable. I started an anti inflammatory diet when it first set in. Not sure if it helped but can't hurt.
@@jenniferblum4618 thank you i’ll look into it
I'm born with bells palsy
I'm going through the illness right now.
Thank You, these exercises will be quite helpfull.
How long did it take? I have it rn...
If you do it three times a day, like I did because of my age (59), about 2 to 3 weeks.
But I also did more than 10 repetitions. I did like 25 per each set.
I hope to recover soon. I've had it for one week now. It's not good 😏 I don't know if blurry vision and a dry mouth is part of too. My chiropractor said bell palsy comes from being in the cold and that makes sense. That day when it happened it was very cold and I was stupid enough to be outside a lot without a warm jacket. I'd like to encourage everyone to keep yourself warm and don't risk it
Bell’s palsy doesn’t come from the cold. Look it up on the Mayo Clinic’s website. It mainly comes from injuries or some type of infection. I hope you don’t also take dental advice from your chiropractor. Bell’s palsy happens when the facial nerve, which runs behind your ear, becomes swollen. It then presses on the bone which cuts off the nerves ability to send signals to your facial muscles. Corticosteroids are the best option to take to reduce inflammation. If it’s caused by a viral infection you have to watch what type of steroid you take. Prednisone inhibits your bodies ability to fight infection. If you take that and antibiotics you are defeating the purpose of the antibiotics.
@@krakoosh1hi I also recently have seen the dropping on my left side of my face i still don't know what is the cause but is it possible that it's from infection cuz I have recently suffered from pneumonia and tuberculosis iam currently under my 5th month of antibiotic
@@Sarangtoge I don’t know. I still have it. I strained my muscles at work and made it worse. Now when i smile my eye twitches. I can feel the nerve pulling on my eye.
To me also it is caused by cold weather. No virus is associated
really helpful
Very good in short.
Really very helpfull tq
Super duper hit wonderful
My right side is so weak my mouth wont shut at night, so I wake up so dry my roof is stuck . I also hate the way my mouth looks now.
I had a facelift 15 months ago, and since then, my left eyebrow has been immobile. It has a little movement at the end of the brow, and that’s all. I have lost my facial expression, and I feel so worried that it will stay that way. I started physical therapy and electrotherapy. I have used Proserin and Nuclo injections, but none of these have helped. What can I do?
Great content
I see people are saying it takes 6 months etc. are you guys taking the medication they gave you ? Cause mines only lasted 2 weeks
Which medicine because I got it just now about half an hour ago
this happenes to me when i drink cold water or when its cold please help me on what to do doc
I cant move my left side at all, unless I use my finger
Ohhh!!! I have had the same problem since 4th grade, but please dont make the mistake i did!!! Do the exercises regularly and stay positive!!
@@winter-kq9pm how much its take time to recover
@@thestraightnews786 it took we about 6 or so months, but even after many many years i still see somethings that havent changed, like: my smile is still not fully symmetrical, or my eyebrows dont move the same, etc. But please please to anyone with this problem, do yourself a favour and take care of your face
@@winter-kq9pm ok brother thanks
i have same problem but its just start its my 3rd day its caught in just start i hope i wish i recover fast
@@thestraightnews786 you know what? I want to get updates from you! I want you to tell how your doing after a week, a month and so on. I believe youre gonna make it!! I believe in you and i wish u fast recovery💙
Occupational therapists exist as well.....
I got it for the 2nd time a month ago today my left side and it finally got back to normal and today my right side is dropping grrr
How is your recovery
@@youssefettanji8340 only thing I have a hard time with so far is licking ice cream and suckers
Hope you are doin better.
I was diagnosed tonight with it dreadful condition
Take care Debbie 💓
@@lesleymaclennan7899 i have side effects now once in awhile my lips and eys will twitch and spasm
Did u go to the doctor's?
Why use an actor instead of a therapist or nurse?
what about synkinesis
Do you have this
@@Rudra.12. yes i have synkinesis
@@fun-kaarplays6283 how old is your facial paralysis ?
Is there a cure
Hope so it's a dreadful condition
this is...eh helpful?