Question
How can facial palsy patients perform acupuncture point massage at home to promote recovery?
Answer
After the acute phase, facial palsy patients can perform acupuncture point massage at home in addition to medication, acupuncture, and physical therapy. The massage technique involves using the four fingers together to press down on the face with both palms, pushing upwards from the bottom to the forehead, then separating the hands and sliding them gently down in front of the ears. This is similar to the eye exercise known as “rolling the eye sockets” in eye exercises. Additionally, place the thumb pads on both sides of the Taiyang points and use the bent index fingers to scrape the upper and lower eyelid muscles. Such massage can help promote early recovery.