Patient's question:
My face is stiff and I cannot blink normally. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was facial paralysis because it was the first time. The doctor asked me to try acupuncture first. But recently, the more I get acupuncture, the more painful it becomes. The doctor says it's good that it hurts. Is that true? Hello, is it better for facial paralysis to have more pain during acupuncture?Doctor's answer:
It may be due to improper technique. Since the human body is a very fragile face, if acupuncture is not performed correctly, it may damage the skin. Experts will tell you that if the facial muscles are subjected to inappropriate interference, the surface of the nerve cells will be affected, leading to edema. Nerve damage and destruction of facial muscles and nerve cells. Obstruction of blood circulation further exacerbates the condition, causing facial muscle stiffness, twitching, and general weakness. Relieving cold symptoms is common.