Is Chiropractic Care Effective For Treating Bell’s Palsy?

Facial paralysis strikes without warning. One morning, you're brushing your teeth and suddenly notice toothpaste dripping from a drooping lip. The panic sets in – is it a stroke? For many suffering from Bell's palsy, this alarming moment begins a journey toward understanding how the nervous system affects facial function.

Dr. Steven Barger unpacks the critical connection between spinal alignment and facial nerve health in this enlightening discussion. He explains how Bell's palsy (facial paralysis without pain) and trigeminal neuralgia (often called "suicide pain") both stem from misalignments affecting different cranial nerves. The seventh cranial nerve controls facial movement, while the fifth cranial nerve with its three branches can trigger everything from excruciating facial pain to those stubborn headaches behind your eye.

What makes the Gonstead chiropractic approach unique is its precision timing. Dr. Steven demonstrates how specialized diagnostic tools determine exactly when to adjust the atlas vertebra – and crucially, when to stop. "You can adjust it too many times and actually worsen the palsy," he cautions. This attention to detail delivers impressive results: patients seeking care within the first few days of Bell's palsy onset typically experience 80% improvement within just two weeks, while those who wait months may face lingering symptoms.

Ready to explore how chiropractic care might help with your nervous system health? Visit Expeditionchiropractic.com or call 772-245-7069 to start your journey toward natural recovery.

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