Question
Do patients with facial palsy feel pain during acupuncture treatment?
Answer
Patients with facial palsy typically experience a certain degree of pain during acupuncture treatment. Although facial palsy can lead to reduced sensitivity and weakened pain perception, acupuncture still stimulates nerves, so patients may feel a slight pain. However, this pain is often considered a good sign, indicating that neural function is recovering. Effective symptomatic treatment can be achieved through acupuncture, which not only relieves pain but also activates damaged facial nerve cells in a short period of time. Patients should pay attention to staying warm during treatment to help improve the effectiveness of the therapy.