Question
A friend has recently been troubled by the onset of involuntary movements in their facial muscles, with the face sometimes becoming completely stiff. They are worried that they might have developed facial palsy.
Answer
Facial palsy often occurs due to misalignment or deviation of the cervical vertebrae, which compresses the nerves, leading to spasms and subsequent paralysis of the facial muscles. Symptoms of facial palsy include the disappearance of forehead wrinkles, widened eye fissures, flattened nasolabial grooves, and drooping corners of the mouth. It is recommended to consider a combination of acupuncture, massage, and traditional Chinese herbal medicine treatment, such as using formulas like “Qian Zheng San” for treatment. Additionally, appropriate exercise, physical training, listening to cheerful music, maintaining a peaceful and cheerful mood, and ensuring adequate sleep are all very important.