Patient's question:
Facial paralysis massage acupointsDoctor's answer:
In addition to medication, acupuncture, and physical therapy, facial paralysis patients can perform acupoint massage at home during the acute phase by facing a mirror, which is beneficial for early recovery. Clench your four fingers together, press your palms firmly against your face, and push upwards with force until you reach your forehead. Then separate your hands and gently slide them down from in front of your ears. Similar to the "rotating eye socket massage" in eye care exercises, place the fleshy parts of your thumbs on both temples, and bend your index fingers to scrape the upper and lower eyelid muscles.