Patient's question:
My friend has been struggling with facial paralysis since he got the condition last year, and his life has not been as good as before. His right side of the face is not as flexible, and he cannot make the forehead-wrinkling movement on the right side. Is there any self-massage method for facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
If you experience another episode of facial paralysis recently, during the acute phase of the condition, it is best to seek medical treatment at the hospital. Many neurotrophic drugs and a very small amount of hormones can be used for treatment. If conventional treatment is not administered early, it is easy to leave behind sequelae. Generally, they should pay more attention to wearing masks for warmth and wind protection. Typically, I can chew more gum, apply hot water to my face, and massage my face. Close your eyes, relax your body, and at the same time, use your thumb and abdomen to massage your ears, pressing the Yifeng points, but not for less than 1 minute. Massage both sides of the upper eyelid points with both hands and the pads of your index fingers, paying attention to maintaining proper form. I have mild swelling and pain, depending on the situation, and I massage in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction 20 times, finally massaging the tip of my thumb. Massage the Dàyīng points in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction 20 times with slightly greater intensity.