Dr Drew explain Facial Nerve, Bell's Palsy
Channel: Hall Upper Cervical Chiropractic P.C.
Date: 2018-04-18

Recently our Los Angeles Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic offices have seen several Bell's palsy cases come in for care.  Our offices prides itself on helping chronically sick individuals who have been searching for answers many times for months or years before they set foot in our office. In this article we would like to discuss the neuro anatomy of the facial nerve (7th cranial nerve) and how bell's palsy presents, and what you can do to naturally heal it. Later in the article we will discuss a little-known procedure called Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic and how this natural procedure is helping people with bell's palsy and other chronic health problems recover naturally.

Bell's Palsy and the Seventh Cranial Nerve

Bell's palsy is a condition in which the 7th cranial nerve malfunctions dues to a host of possible causes. The facial nerve is responsible for controlling the muscles of facial expression. There are three branches that control facial expression each emanating from the main nerve trunk that exits the brains stem at the pons medulla junction.  The nerve is also responsible for blinking, anterior 1/3 of the tongue's tasting ability, salivary glandular function, and the glands that produce fluid for the eyeball. It also is responsible for controlling a muscle in the inner ear called the stapedius.

Bell's Palsy Onset

Bells Palsy onset is usually sudden.  Although it can be accompanied by increased sensitivity to sound before the main symptoms set in. Generally, bell's palsy starts by causing facial paralysis. One side of the face droops, blinking becomes difficult, the corner of the mouth drools, and often the patients taste and ability to generate eye fluid is either exaggerated or muted.