Facial Palsy (Bell’s Palsy) Treatment
We guide you from the first days of onset through steady recovery. Education, eye protection, gentle activation, and patient coaching help the face relearn smooth, coordinated movement.
Early stage: protect and learn
We teach eye lubrication, taping at night when needed, and gentle warmth. We explain what to avoid (strong, repeated grimacing) and what to practice (light, mindful attempts with breath and rest). Acupressure supports relaxation of overactive areas and improves awareness.
Retraining stage: quality over force
We use specific cues and mirrors to reduce synkinesis and encourage selective activation. Short, spaced practice sessions work bestand we celebrate small wins like an easier blink or smoother smile.
FAQs
How long to recover?
Many improve significantly within weeks to months. Nerve healing is slow; consistent, gentle practice matters more than intensity.
Will Ayurveda help?
Ayurveda supports sleep and stress regulation, which may influence nerve recovery. We recommend only safe, reputable options.
Do I need scans?
Typically no for classic Bell’s palsy. If atypical features exist, we guide you to consult a neurologist.
From onset to confident recovery
Early days focus on protection and education: eye lubrication, taping at night when needed, warmth for comfort, and no forceful grimacing. As movement returns, we emphasize selective activation and quality over effort, reducing synkinesis with mirrors and cues.
Practice structure
- Short sessions, multiple times a day.
- Breath and rest between attempts.
- Celebrate tiny wins: smoother blink, more even smile.
Medical review
Classic Bells palsy improves over weeks to months. If atypical features appear, we guide referral to a neurologist.