Bell’s Palsy

Bell’s palsy is sudden weakness or paralysis on one side of the face. One morning you wake up and can’t close your eye, smile evenly, or hold liquid in your mouth. It’s caused by inflammation of the facial nerve and, although alarming, most cases recover well, especially with early intervention. We use facial neuromuscular re-education exercises, electrical stimulation, and acupuncture to support the recovery.

Common causes of Bell’s Palsy

• Brain tumour
• Stroke
• Myasthenia gravis
• Lyme disease

How we treat Bell’s Palsy at Physio Wellness

There is no single fix for bell’s palsy, recovery comes from combining the right treatments for your specific situation. Your physiotherapist will assess your case in detail and recommend a plan from these proven approaches:

• Physiotherapy, Hands-on assessment and a custom exercise plan to address the root cause, not just the pain. Learn more
• Acupuncture, Targeted needling to reduce inflammation and trigger the body’s natural pain relief. Learn more

When to come in

Book a consultation if your symptoms have lasted more than a week, are getting worse, or are interfering with sleep, work, or daily activities. We offer same-week appointments and direct bill most insurers.