Bell's Palsy and massage

#1 03-13.-2004

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I was recently diagnosed with Bell's Palsy and I would like
to know if there are certain massage techniques that can be
performed either by a therapist or myself to alleviate the
pain associated with this condition. Thanks in advance.

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#2 03-13.-2004

http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/m...heets/Bells_p-
alsy.html (Includes Bell's Palsy website info)

http://neuro-
www.mgh.harvard.edu/neurowebforum/GeneralFeedbackArticles/F-
acia lMassageforBellsPalsy.htm

http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/bel...y/a/bellspals-
ywhati.htm

Jeff <JL_KLEIER@webtv.net> wrote in message news:11566-40519CC8-42@storefull-
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> alleviate the pain associated with this condition. Thanks
> in advance.
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#3 03-15.-2004

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Hey Jeff.. I checked out those links.. hang tough. Lots of
positive = information in there for you.. like the following
which I'll paste here. =
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"The best advice for patients is to relax; most patients
gain full = recovery within three months; many improve as
much as 80% within a few = weeks. Occasionally recovery may
take longer than three months or = complete recovery may
never occur; however it's rare when recovery never =
occurs.=20

Facial massage and exercises may help the muscles and nerves
to recover; = massage of the facial muscles several times
each day and practice making = faces in the mirror, even
though the face may not move, it may help to = speed
recovery. Some believe that patients with Bell's Palsy
should find = ways to reduce the stressful situations in
their lives in order to speed = recovery and avoid
recurrence. "<--pasted from: = http://womenshealth.about.co-
m/cs/bellspalsy/a/bellspalsywhati.htm

All the best,=20

Mj

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massage techniques that can be performed either by a
therapist or myself to alleviate the pain associated with
this condition. Thanks in advance.

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#4 03-15.-2004

I had a client that used homeopathic medicine and it worked
wonders. Also a few essential oils can help. If you like a
list, let me know.

Tiff Jeff <JL_KLEIER@webtv.net> wrote in message news:11566-40519CC8-42@storefull-
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> I was recently diagnosed with Bell's Palsy and I would
> like to know if there are certain massage techniques that
> can be performed either by a therapist or myself to
> alleviate the pain associated with this condition. Thanks
> in advance.
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#5 03-26.-2004

Yes, if you had a list, that would be absolutely great.

I am in the process of using osha root extract and a
concoction called "Facial Pain Drops"; it contains aconitum
napellus (4X), atropa belladonna (6X), salix alba (3X),
trigeminal nerve, bovine (16X, 30X), purified water and
alcohol. It has helped somewhat but for me, the jury is
still out on the use of dessicated animal organs. Any help
you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

Also, I have to make a comment on the variety of posts I've
been reading.

I am starting massage school in approximately 1-2 months.
The classes are 9 months long. Afterwards, I will start
giving massages in my home (the therapy room is being set-up
as we speak!).

The things that make me absolutely livid are first,
"sensual" massages (Tulsa is rampant with 'massage parlors,
not therapy studios), and draping.

About "sensual" massages. This is just thinly-veiled
prostitution. Plain and simple. It makes me sick that it is
under the guise of "massage". If someone wants THAT sort of
"massage", look up an escort service; in my opinion, it is
almost slanderous to refer to that as massage.

Now, draping. In everything I've gleaned from magazines,
manuals, the Internet and just speaking with people, a
massage is about working on muscles. I have received quite a
few massages and draping seems to interrupt the "flow" of
the massage. I realize that this is a personal opinion but
it just seems people are so caught-up in the Puritanical
ideals that were drilled into our heads growing up, they now
feel somewhat "ashamed" or "embarassed" to be nude. In all
the people I've spoken to before decideing on massage
therapy as a career, not one person entered this field just
wanting to touch people's breasts, buttocks, penises, or
vaginas. This is a terrible misconception by the general
public prevalent today but thankfully, is changing.
Therapists are there to work on muscles; the body as a whole
is just a barrier in getting to those muscles.

And lastly, I do realize that the comfort level of the
person getting worked on needs to be first and foremost.

Time to get off of my soapbox. That was my "rant" for 2004!

#6 03-26.-2004

Jeff Kleier <jeffkleier@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:29327-4063DBE1-230@storefull-3175.bay.webtv.net...
> Yes, if you had a list, that would be absolutely great.
>
> I am in the process of using osha root extract and a
> concoction called "Facial Pain Drops"; it contains
> aconitum napellus (4X), atropa belladonna (6X), salix alba
> (3X), trigeminal nerve, bovine (16X, 30X), purified water
> and alcohol. It has helped somewhat but for me, the jury
> is still out on the use of dessicated animal organs. Any
> help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

Small list..... Peppermint with helichrysum and/or
juniper.Rub on the area of the facial nerve, which is in
front and behind the ear and on areas of pain. Oils may be
diluted in a carrier oil before use. As with any essential
oil, use carefully and fully research each oil for
condraindications that may pertain to you.

Peppermint... use caution if you have high blood pressure.
Could cause senstitivity on the skin. Use with caution if
pregrant. Helichrysum....none Juniper....none

I also used lavender with my client too. More or less for
the inflamatory properties plus the benefit of being able to
relax the client, who is typically a bit stressed due to the
condition.

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