RECOVERY EXPERTS
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What is Bell's Palsy?
Bell's Palsy is caused by inflammation of the facial nerve, which may occur due to viral or bacterial infection. It causes sudden weakness or paralysis
of the muscles on one side of your face, making it difficult for you
to perform facial expressions.
Signs and symptoms of Bell's Palsy include:
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Drooping eyelid and corner of the mouth
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Drooling
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Dry mouth
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Eye irritation, such as dry eyes or excessive tears
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Facial or ear pain
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Difficulty making facial expression like smiling
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Difficulty closing one eye
How can Physical Therapy help?
Having Physical Therapy can help you with your activities needed to be done with the use of facial muscles such as eating and drinking.
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We can help:
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prevent continuous muscle weakness and maintain your facial muscle tone
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by teaching you facial muscle exercises that you can do on your own to hasten your recovery.
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With Physical Therapy, you can regain the healthy pattern of movements that you need for facial expressions and function. Recovery can be challenging, but we are here to help and guide you.