You woke up one day, and half your face felt off, weak, or frozen. Whether you are experiencing an eyelid that won’t close, a lack of mobility, or numbness on half your face, Bell’s Palsy can be a debilitating condition to live with. Not only are you aware of the symptoms, but it becomes apparent to others too that you are dealing with an unusual condition. However, with early intervention by way of acupuncture, many symptoms can be resolved.
If treatment is effective, you should begin noticing an improvement within the first 2-3 sessions of acupuncture. Although every individual heals at their own rate, we usually recommend sticking with a treatment plan of 8 acupuncture sessions, with a frequency of twice weekly. In some cases, the Bell’s Palsy fully resolves within 3-6 sessions. With each session we are signalling to the body to improve circulation, and remove blockage from the facial region through its nervous, vascular, and energetic circulatory system. This will lead to improved mobility, and muscle function. Often times, the needles do not need to be placed on the face to experience improvement.
How early should you seek treatment? The sooner the better. Although Bell’s Palsy may resolve within the first two weeks, it may be better to seek treatment early-on to avoid a worsening of the condition. If the condition is left untreated, and does not resolve within 6 months, it may be more difficult to treat, as the muscles may have atrophied significantly during this time.
At AcuSoul we take a unique approach to identify the root cause of your condition, and how to resolve it efficiently. When you come in for an initial consultation (treatment included), you will have an opportunity to explain your symptoms, how they occurred, and any aggravating factors. The practitioner will then evaluate your overall physical health and mental wellbeing. Once the assessment is complete, they will then proceed to explaining and treating the root cause of your symptoms. You can contact our clinic at 647-985-3838, or book online: