Neuritis of the facial nerve begins (Bell's Palsy) acutely and requires immediate medical attention. The transition of an acute course to a chronic one is dangerous with the development of contracture (loss of the ability to contract and relax) of the affected muscles. Acupuncture for Bell's palsy is one of the most effective and safest methods of treatment. This method is perfectly mastered by the specialists of our clinic.
Features of the flow and main signs
The facial nerve is a motor nerve that innervates the mimic muscles of the face. But some of its branches also have sensitive fibers. The channels through which the nerve passes are very narrow, so any swelling leads to compression of the nerve fibers.
With neuritis, not only the membranes are affected, but also the nerve itself. The disease develops with a cold (Bell's disease), when, against the background of hypothermia, a spasm of the vessels supplying the nerve occurs. The nutrition of the muscles of the face is disturbed, which leads to the development of paresis (partial paralysis). A secondary pathological process in the face area develops against the background of various infections, otitis media, dental diseases, injuries, etc.
The main signs of Bell's Palsy or neuritis of the facial nerve
Neuritis begins suddenly, the face partially takes on a mask-like appearance: half of the forehead, eyebrow, eye do not move, the corner of the lips is lowered. When talking and laughing with teeth exposed, the mouth shifts to the healthy half, the face becomes asymmetrical. The palpebral fissure is wide open, it is not possible to close the eye completely. Musculature on the affected half of the face does not function, the patient does not own facial expressions.
When swallowing, liquid dishes are poorly retained, liquid flows out of the mouth along with saliva, solid food gets stuck between the cheek and teeth. The lack of timely treatment leads to the transition of an acute process into a chronic one, the development of complications. The face takes on the appearance of a caricature mask. Already after 12 weeks, a third of patients instead of paresis develop persistent paralysis of the nerve and contracture of the muscles of the face.
Can Zen Acupuncture in Milpitas help with Bell's Palsy?
Acupuncture (needles treatment, zhen therapy, acupuncture - IRT) is an ancient Chinese method of treatment, the first mention of which in Chinese literature dates back to 550 BC. In those days, healers used stone needles. For many centuries, Chinese doctors have perfected the method of acupuncture, which is based on the philosophy of Taoism.
In accordance with the concepts of Chinese medicine, all human activity is a consequence of the change and movement of Chi energy. QI circulates through the channels (meridians), forming an interconnected system "body surface - internal organs". Along the course of the meridian, acupuncture points (AP) are distinguished on the surface of the body, the impact on which changes the movement of QI, influencing one or another organ.
Different methods of acupuncture allow you to have both excitatory and inhibitory effects on the function of organs. The choice of AT and the nature of the impact is associated with a preliminary diagnosis. With correct diagnosis, the therapeutic effect on AT has a healing effect, which can be both instantaneous (pain relief) and delayed (function restoration).
According to modern ideas, AT have a reflex connection with internal organs. The method of acupuncture allows you to normalize neurohumoral connections between different parts of the body, which contributes to the restoration of its functions.
Impact of Acupuncture on neuritis
An experienced reflexologist never treats neuritis of the facial nerve with acupuncture according to standard schemes. After a preliminary diagnosis, he selects the recipe and method of exposure individually:
in the acute course of the disease, a stimulating effect is applied on the AT of the affected side and an inhibitory effect on the AT of the healthy side; at first, they try to choose distant injection sites, and with a positive effect, they go directly to the areas of the face;
if a complication is suspected, a number of procedures are performed to regulate the movement of QI along all meridians and restore the overall energy balance of the body;
with the formed contracture, the AT at the site of the lesion is affected by neutral methods, and on the opposite side - by inhibitory ones.
In total, the course of treatment will require 10 - 12 daily sessions. Under the influence of acupuncture, blood circulation is restored, swelling and paresis are eliminated. The conduction of the nerve is restored, the muscles of the face gradually restore their functions. Acupuncture Bell's palsy with contractures is carried out in the form of several courses.
How effective are acupuncture sessions for neuritis
The effect largely depends on when the course of acupuncture was started. If it was carried out at the acute stage of neuritis of the facial nerve, then in most cases, the specialists of the Moscow clinic Paramita need only one course of treatment. The procedures restore blood circulation, eliminate swelling in the area of the affected nerve on the face. After 5-6 procedures, the appearance improves significantly, the remaining procedures of the course completely eliminate nerve paresis. To consolidate the effect, the doctor may prescribe another course in 1 to 3 months.
In the chronic course of neuritis of the facial nerve, complicated by contracture of facial muscles, several courses of acupuncture will be required. But an experienced reflexologist can effectively deal with such a situation. The impact on correctly selected AT allows you to gradually restore the conduction of nerve impulses and eliminate contracture. A second course of IRT is carried out in a month, and then another one after 3 months.
An experienced doctor, in addition to acupuncture, will prescribe other methods of influence: drug therapy, massage, therapeutic exercises, physiotherapy procedures. In the Milpitas clinic ZEN, an individual approach to the therapy of each patient is practiced, he receives the procedures that his state of health requires.
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