What is Bell's palsy?

[@helenof1004]

I am newly diagnosed with Bell's Palsy. I have a better understanding. Thank you.

[@ДжамиляБабаева-ж9я]

Many thanks to Alex Pashov. I watched the subtitles in Russian very carefully and for the first time I understood the cause of Bell's palsy. I just went into the third month and, as you said, the residual effects went on: facial asymmetry and increased muscle tone. So many doctors treated and no one really explained, and the treatment had to be corrected.

[@Someone-ly6ch]

Hello doctor Im currently 14 years old and was diagnosed with bells palsy when I was 11.I have not recovered fully yet.Initialy for 1 year I had many treatments but didn't recovered fully.Can I recover fully??

[@CrystalTouchClinic]

The possibilities for your further recovery can depend on a lot of things, including the initial damage to the facial nerve, therapies and treatments followed, etc. Without analyzing your case in detail, I cannot say anything specific with certainty. In general, in most cases, it is possible to improve further. Achieving 100% recovery to the levels as it "used to be", is possible in theory, but can be very demanding and require a lot of effort in practice. It also depends on the severity of your condition at the present moment. I would recommend that you speak with our specialists directly by sending them an email to [e-mail]

[@mrkettavangaming3126]

Hello sir, I got Bells Palsy for one year and five months. Initially I went to physiotherapy only for seven days. Then I was unable to go to physiotherapy due to work abroad. I left it as it is. Now how can I fix this. Will it be fixed if I go to physiotherapy again? No. Is there any other solution for this?.I didn't do facial exercises either ☹️.

[@CrystalTouchClinic]

Hello. In our clinic, we developed Neuro-Proprioceptive Rehabilitation method specifically to help people like yourself to reduce manifestations of complications and residual effects after a long and incomplete Bell's palsy recovery. In our experience, facial exercises during acute or early recovery stages can actually increase manifestations of synkinesis and facial tension. So in our opinion, it might be good that you did not go to physiotherapy and did not do facial exercises. The best course of action now would be to register for a video consultation with our specialists. During this consultation, they will analyze your condition, answer your questions, and explain in detail what further recovery you can expect if you follow Neuro-Proprioceptive Rehabilitation program, as well as if you choose to do nothing. For more information, please take a look at our website: crystal-touch.nl/online-bells-palsy-consultation/

[@gravelpitty]

Thanks a lot for this video and your very informative channel. I was diagnosed with Bells Palsy two weeks ago and was very active before, did sports almost daily. In 4 days my prednisone intake will end and I am planning to take on sports again. Is there any reason not to work out? Currently my eye lid cannot close yet so anyway it would be indoors only, on a rowing machine and some weight training

[@CrystalTouchClinic]

Consider that your body is still in the recovery process. A very strenuous workout will take away some resources needed for the facial nerve recovery to recover your muscles and other bodily functions. As long as you support your workouts with proper rest and balanced, healthy diet, it should not be a problem. Perhaps start with easier options, to see how your body reacts. If you are lifting heavy weights, try not to involve your facial muscles, keep your face relaxed (it might be natural to make facial expressions and tense facial muscles when lifting heavy weights. Be aware of it). Be very mindful of your face when exercising, and if you will notice any pain in the face or other discomforts, try switching to an easier workout. Pay attention to what your body tells you. Your facial nerve was injured and it currently in the active recovery state. A moderate exercise should not interfere with the recovery process, but a high-intensity load might. Once the facial movements return, you can increase the workout load.