ANA Discussion Forum
Post-Treatment => Facial Issues => Topic started by: 28Lisa on September 09, 2008, 02:54:35 am
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Does massaging the paralyzed side of the face work?
I remembered when I was doing speech therapy, she would press up on my cheek bone for 30 secs then release it over a 30 min period 3 times a week............Now that Im home I have a prvt caregiver, who comes in everyday, so I just started with the massage technique...
Think that will help or am I wasting my time ???
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massage does help with getting the blood flowing (remember gentle massage), there is a good site for exercies for longtimers http://www.bellspalsy.ws/exercise.htm
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Thank you so much, that's a great help
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27Lisa,
I don't know if you've seen this video about Renee Reuzunaar called "Truth." She's a model from New York who had a very large AN tumor removed. Her story is one of inspiration.
I included the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pQ7RAeHYew
Gary
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Hey Gary thanks for the video!
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yes ive seen the video, she looks good
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Just a quick note - I do self-massage on my face (as directed by a facial/speech therapist I saw after surgery). Not only does it help with pain, but I believe it is also helping me in slowly getting some movement back in my face.
I also bought a small massaging device called a Z-Vibe (I think Eve, Jerseygirl, may also have used this). If you do a google search, you'll find this. I use it every night over the numb side of my face. Again, recommended by facial therapist.
I did also speak to my neurotologist who said that massage is great, as are warm compresses.
Good luck!
Debbi