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Chiropractic Can Help Bell’s Palsy

By October 31, 2017 January 28th, 2020 No Comments

Bell’s Palsy causes facial paralysis, hearing disorders and problems with the jaw and associated muscles.  Recovery varies from patient to patient.  By taking the time to understand a patient’s problem, chiropractors create patient-centric treatment programs designed to improve motion, relieve pain, and address other nerve related issues. [5] The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics reported of a 49 year-old woman with Bell’s Palsy who received adjustments over a period of 6 months; regular improvements in her situation were observed.

Alcantara J, Plaugher G, Van Wyngarden DL. Chiropractic care of a patient with vertebral subluxation and Bell’s palsy. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2003 May;26(4):253.