Question
I’ve been feeling some stiffness in my facial muscles lately. Sometimes it’s difficult to raise my eyebrows or open my eyes wide, and I have a numb sensation on one side of my face. After a thorough examination at the hospital, I was diagnosed with mild facial paralysis and am currently taking medication. Acupuncture can stimulate acupoints; I want to ask where acupuncture is used for facial paralysis?
Answer
If a patient experiences a recurrence of facial paralysis, it is crucial to understand regular treatment promptly, which can include acupuncture and medication as assist treatment. Otherwise, avoid further attacks from wind and cold. Generally, the treatment period should not be less than one month; the longer the time, the greater the difficulty of treatment. The acupoints for acupuncture include the Earth Storage Point, Cheek Muscle Point, Indention Point, and Yang Bai Point. The above can be used as a reference.