Bell's Palsy/Sykinesis

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What Are Bell's Palsy & Synkinesis?

Bell's Palsy/Synkinesis

Bell’s palsy is a condition that causes temporary facial paralysis, usually on just one side of the face. This happens when the nerve that controls facial muscles develops inflammation and swelling.


Synkinesis is a distressing complication of Bell’s palsy and refers to faulty rewiring of the facial nerve after injury and recovery. Synkinesis causes the facial muscles to contract unintentionally, creating facial asymmetry. Those who are affected may notice that their eyes close involuntarily when they attempt to smile, or while speaking or eating. Synkinesis can make playing a wind instrument extremely difficult to nearly impossible, and is often devastating for anyone afflicted with it.


Greg Spence has developed a breakthrough approach to restore healthy wiring of the facial nerve, often with rapid results. Schedule a coaching session today and get moving on your recovery.  

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Common Bell's Palsy/Synkinesis Questions

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  • Is Bell's palsy permanent?

    In most cases, Bell's palsy is temporary, with the majority of people recovering fully within 3 to 6 months. Some, however, may experience lingering weakness or facial asymmetry.

  • Why does synkinesis develop after Bell’s palsy?

    This is believed to be caused by abnormal facial nerve regeneration. During recovery from Bell’s palsy, the facial nerve fibers may inadvertently be implanted into different muscles, causing unwanted and involuntary movement of facial muscles. This unfortunate side effect tends to be more common in cases of prolonged Bell’s palsy. 

  • Can synkinesis get worse over time?

    Synkinesis doesn’t usually worsen with time, but without treatment, the involuntary movements can become more noticeable or bothersome. Early management can help reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.

  • How long will it take for me to recover from synkinesis using your approach?

    While this depends on symptoms, we’ve seen remarkable progress in our clients, often within one or two sessions, and with better results than other therapies offer.