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Peripheral facial nerve palsy, referred to as guanwasa, is reported to have permanent sequelae, such as rotatable mouth or difficulty closing eyes in severe patients, which account for 20-30% of all patients. However, it is often neglected because the treatment for sequelae is not established.
Researchers at the facial paralysis center of Gangdong Kyunghee Korean Medical Hospital confirmed that the aftereffects can be improved with Maeseon acupuncture treatment, and the same information was revealed on the 2nd.
The researchers conducted a randomized controlled clinical trial for 8 weeks in 56 patients with sequelae of facial paralysis. As a result, Maeseon acupuncture treatment was performed on the facial disorder index (five physical functions and moods such as eating food, drinking water, pronunciation, tears, brushing teeth, etc.). , Interpersonal relations, irritability, sleep, social life, and 5 social function scores were added to determine the overall discomfort caused by paralysis).
In particular, in terms of physical function, the Maeseon acupuncture treatment group showed about 30% improvement (average 55.71 points → 71.61 points before treatment), showing a superior effect than the sham Maeseon acupuncture treatment group (average 50.54 points → 62.32 points, about 20% improvement). . It was published in the August issue of the European Journal of Integrative Medicine, an SCI-level international academic journal.
Maeseon treatment, acupuncture stimulation effect continued by inserting a chamber into the skin
Facial paralysis sequelae is the most typical symptom that complains of a stiff and tight feeling along with an asymmetry of the face. These symptoms can be felt even worse as the winter weather gets colder.
Nam Sang-soo, professor of acupuncture department, said, “In the case of patients with aftereffects of facial paralysis, when the weather suddenly gets cold from December, the uncomfortable feeling on the face becomes worse than usual, so many people visit the hospital. In addition to the cold, there are many cases where the symptoms of aftereffects get worse even in situations where fatigue becomes severe, such as overwork and insomnia.”
Maeseon acupuncture treatment is an oriental medical treatment method in which a chamber (Maeseonsa) that is decomposed in a living body is embedded under the skin using acupuncture treatment techniques. Inserting acupuncture for a certain period of time after acupuncture is called yuchim. Maeseonchim is effective in maximizing the effect of oiling in the long term by purchasing Maeseonsa.
It is widely known as a procedure for cosmetic purposes such as improving skin elasticity and removing wrinkles, but recently it is widely used for the treatment of various diseases including facial nerve palsy. Maeseon inserted into the skin is slowly absorbed and disappears, so it is safe, and no serious side effects occurred in clinical trials.
Depending on the treatment period, goals such as nerve regeneration and symmetry recovery should be set… Need for long-term and steady management
Maeseon therapy for facial paralysis can be divided into recovery of nerve function, prevention of sequelae, and treatment of sequelae depending on the treatment period.
△ In the acute phase of facial paralysis, it can be performed for the purpose of stimulating the blood spot through the insertion of a maeseonsa and promoting blood circulation to help nerve regeneration. According to a paper reported in the journal’Chinese Acupuncture (中國鍼灸)’ in 2015, Maeseon acupuncture treatment was reported to help restore nerve function in patients with facial nerve palsy.
△ In terms of preventing sequelae, asymmetry caused by atrophy, sagging, and contracture of facial muscles can be prevented. This is because if the facial muscles are not used for a long time due to facial nerve palsy, the muscles are contracted and the strength is weakened, resulting in sagging or shrinking of the face. It is possible to help the face recover symmetrically as much as possible through Maeseon acupuncture treatment in advance before the occurrence of sequelae in patients who are expected to have such symptoms, and as a result, there is an effect that can significantly reduce the occurrence of sequelae.
△ Treatment of sequelae is especially effective in cases of severe contracture symptoms. In patients with contractures, the nasolabial folds, commonly referred to as nasolabial folds, deepen, and most often show signs that the face tightens toward the paralyzed face even when expressionless, and a stiff and tight feeling also occurs around the eyes or under the lips. It also appeals. Depending on the type of contracture, proper treatment of the acupuncture may not only reduce subjective discomfort such as pulling, stiffness, tightness, etc., but also significantly improved facial asymmetry.
Since facial paralysis sequelae differs greatly from patient to patient in the appearance and severity of symptoms, there is a difference between patients as to which treatment is appropriate, and because there are cases where it is impossible to cure and continuous treatment is required, an approach is needed from a long-term perspective.
Prof. Nam Sang-soo said, “In the case of facial paralysis sequelae, it is important to accurately determine the areas that can be improved through accurate evaluation by experts, and it is important to establish a treatment strategy from a long-term perspective by determining the treatment intensity and frequency according to the degree of sequelae. It’s important.”
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