Facial facial nerve palsy or Bell's palsy is one of the diseases that has a significant effect on the sufferers from a mental point of view. This disease sometimes occurs secondary to other problems such as stroke. For example, a person who has had a stroke may have Bell's palsy at the same time. In these cases, the muscles around the eyes are generally more involved and sometimes the peripheral areas of the face are affected. **The most common cause of facial nerve palsy** Palsy of the seventh paired nerve usually occurs idiopathically (without a known cause). In some cases, the sufferers of Blaise palsy believe that they noticed their face drooping after catching a cold. Also, this complication may occur following cosmetic surgery, face or neck lift, removal of a tumor behind the ear, or radiotherapy of these areas, which causes paralysis of the facial nerve on one side of the face. ### **The best treatment for Bell's palsy** The best treatment includes rehabilitation and physical therapy after taking corticosteroids (Corten) and acyclovir. The cooperation of patients in this process helps to speed up the treatment process. ### **Treatment of Bell's palsy** Treatment of Bell's palsy usually starts on the second day, especially in severe cases, after passing the inflammatory phase of the facial nerve. This treatment includes detailed training to the patient on how to sleep, eat and talk. The main goal is to restore the correct movements of the facial muscles, not just to increase muscle strength. The earlier Bell's palsy sufferers refer to physical therapy, the more likely it is to prevent incorrect patterns in showing facial movements and emotions. Treatment measures such as: - Relaxing the healthy side of the face - Use of electrotherapy devices including high power laser, phonophoresis, iontophoresis, electroacupuncture - Biofeedback using mirrors - Massage therapy Kinesio taping - Dry needling - Acupuncture - Therapeutic exercises (occupational therapy) for correct training of facial muscle movements These methods are very effective in regenerating the facial nerve and restoring correct facial movements and expressions. **Tavan Novin Specialized Clinic** In the specialized clinic "Tuan Novin" under the supervision of physiotherapist **Nushin Alvandian**, all treatment steps for Bell's palsy sufferers are carried out in a calm and intimate environment in the best possible way. These patients are supported mentally in this center first, and after a detailed examination and evaluation of the type of disease, the desired treatment begins with a specific plan.