Stimpod for Bell’s Palsy

How the Stimpod NMS460 Can Help with Bell’s Palsy

Bell Palsy is a condition that causes sudden weakness or paralysis on one side of the face. This means that the muscles on one side of your face don’t work as well as they should, making it hard to smile or close your eye on that side. It can also cause drooling, a decrease in the ability to taste, and increased sensitivity to sound on the affected side.

What Causes Bell’s Palsy?

The exact cause of Bell’s Palsy is not always known, but it can sometimes happen after a viral infection, like a cold or the flu. The condition happens when a nerve in your face gets swollen or inflamed, which affects the muscles controlled by that nerve. This nerve is called the Facial Nerve.

What is the Facial Nerve?

The facial nerve is like a wire that sends signals from your brain to the muscles in your face. It helps you smile, frown, blink, and make other facial expressions. The facial nerve also helps with some functions in your ear and your sense of taste.

Signs and Symptoms of Bell’s Palsy:

• Drooping or weakness on one side of the face.
• Trouble closing one eye or blinking.
• Drooling because you can’t control the muscles around your mouth.
• Loss of taste on the front part of your tongue.
• Increased sensitivity to sound in one ear.

How Can the Stimpod NMS460 Help?

The Stimpod NMS460 is a special machine that uses tiny electric currents to help nerves heal and feel better. It sends these currents through your skin to find and treat the affected nerve. This can help reduce the symptoms of Bell’s Palsy and speed up recovery. We have been using this technology in Edmonton and Calgary with significant success.

How Does It Work?

Your doctor or therapist will place a small pen-like device on your skin, using a bit of gel to help the electric current go through. They will move the pen around until they find the right spot, and then you’ll feel a gentle pulse or a small muscle twitch. This shows that the machine is working on the right nerve.

What to Expect During Treatment?

The treatment usually lasts between 5 to 10 minutes, and you might feel a little sore afterward, but that’s normal. Over time, this can help reduce your pain and make your nerves healthier. You may need several treatments to experience lasting changes in your symptoms.

Evidence and Research

Studies have shown that the Stimpod NMS460 can be effective in treating nerve pain and dysfunction, including conditions like Bell’s Palsy. The machine’s patented waveform helps to restore natural nerve functionality and reduce inflammation.

Bell’s Palsy can be a scary and uncomfortable condition, but treatments like the Stimpod NMS460 offer hope for a quicker recovery. If you or someone you know is dealing with Bell’s Palsy, talk to your healthcare provider about whether the Stimpod NMS460 might be right for you.

Some other facts about Bell’s Palsy:

• Bell’s Palsy is not caused by a stroke.
• It is not contagious, so you can’t catch it from someone else.
• If you have symptoms of Bell’s Palsy, it’s important to see a doctor to make sure you get the right diagnosis and treatment.
• The sooner you call us… the better

In Health,  Grant Fedoruk

This information is not meant to replace the advice or treatment of a qualified physician or physiotherapist.  It is meant for information only.  Please seek an assessment and discuss your treatment options with your caregiver prior to making a decision about your treatment path.