Celina Bell’s Palsy Treatment | Chiropractor & Acupuncture

The main symptom is weakness or paralysis of one side of your face. It’s usually at its worst 2 to 3 days after it first appears. Bell’s palsy can also cause:

• a drooping eyelid or difficulty closing one eye
• difficulty smiling and making facial movements
• drooping of one side of your mouth
• difficulty eating and drinking
• drooling
• pain or sensitivity around the affected area
• a headache
• loss of taste
• changes in the amount of tears or saliva you make

If you develop any of these symptoms, see our Celina chiropractor immediately or go to your nearest emergency department.

What causes Bell’s palsy?

A viral infection of the nerves of the face is thought to be the main cause of Bell’s palsy.

The infection inflames (or swells) the nerve that controls your facial muscles. It can be mild, or severe.

When should I see my doctor?

See your Celina chiropractor if you have any symptoms of Bell’s palsy.

How is Bell’s palsy diagnosed?

There is no specific test for Bell’s palsy, but your chiropractor can diagnose the condition by examining you carefully.

Bell’s palsy is diagnosed by ruling out other causes of your symptoms. For this, you may need further tests. You may be referred to a specialist if the diagnosis is unclear.

How is Bell’s palsy treated?

Most people recover from Bell’s palsy without treatment within about 6 months. However, treatment can help relieve your symptoms and let you recover more quickly.

To treat Bell’s palsy, your Celina chiropractor will use a combination of treatments including:

– Chiropractic care

– Laser Therapy

– Acupuncture

– Soft Tissue Therapy

– Functional Training

This can improve your chance of a full recovery.

Self-care at home

You can help your recovery by:

• using prescription eye drops and ointment regularly
• wearing glasses or goggles during the day
• using artificial tears to keep your eye moist
• using a lubricant ointment on the affected eye and tape it closed while you sleep

If the pain is bothering you, you can take over-the-counter pain medications.

Can Bell’s palsy be prevented?

Bell’s palsy is best prevented by being adjusted regularly by the best chiropractor in Celina, Dr. Dillan, so that the nerves to the face don’t get infected.

What are the complications of Bell’s palsy?

Bell’s palsy may stop you from closing one eye properly. If you don’t look after your exposed eye, you may get eye complications. These can include:

• incomplete eye closure
• crocodile tears (tears that appear while eating)
• dry eyes

To get rid of Bell’s palsy as quickly as possible, book an appointment at Apex Spine and Sport with Dr. Dillan. He’ll be able to guide you through the process of getting well!

If you experience any involuntary muscle movements, be sure to make mention of this during your visit 🙂