5 Facial Asymmetry Exercises for Stroke and Bell’s Palsy

If one side of your face feels weak, droopy, or uneven after a stroke or Bell’s palsy, this video is for you. Facial paralysis and facial weakness can affect your eye control, smile symmetry, speech, and even cause drooling. The good news is that facial movement can improve with the right exercises and consistent brain retraining. Nathan from Skills and Wellness, an occupational therapist, will guide you through simple facial exercises designed to help people recovering from stroke, Bell’s palsy, and facial nerve paralysis. These exercises focus on improving facial symmetry, lifting a drooping eye, strengthening the lips and cheeks, and improving control of facial muscles for everyday activities like speaking, eating, and smiling. In this follow along video, you will learn: How facial weakness after stroke or Bell’s palsy affects facial symmetry Why facial paralysis is a brain communication problem, not muscle loss Simple facial exercises to improve eye drooping and eyelid control Mouth and lip exercises to improve smile symmetry and reduce drooling How to retrain facial muscles safely at home using occupational therapy techniques How neuroplasticity helps the brain reconnect with facial muscles This video is helpful for people recovering from stroke, Bell’s palsy, facial nerve injury, facial paralysis, and other neurological conditions that affect facial movement. These exercises are commonly used in occupational therapy and neuro rehabilitation to improve facial control and confidence. Attendance Check: Type "Smiling" in the comments if you are training your facial muscles today. If this video helped you, share it with someone recovering from stroke or Bell’s palsy who is struggling with facial drooping or facial weakness. Consistency is the key to recovery. Never give up. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Facial Drooping and Asymmetry After Stroke or Bell’s Palsy 0:14 Your Face Can Improve With the Right Exercises 0:54 Why Facial Muscles Still Work After Stroke 1:54 Cheek Lift and Tap Assist for Smile Symmetry 2:53 Big E Exercise With Head Turning for Facial Control 3:41 Cheek Puff and Corner Lift to Even the Smile 4:30 Lip Press and Straw Hold to Reduce Drooling 5:24 Eye Lift and Slow Blink for Eyelid Control 6:11 Attendance Check and Staying Consistent 6:23 Patient Results Confidence After Facial Exercises 6:58 Final Reminder Retraining the Weak Side of the Face #stroke #bellspalsy #facialparalysis #strokerecovery #occupationaltherapy #physicaltherapy #speechtherapy =========================================================== LINKS: Recommended Therapy Items:https://amzn.to/4nzDAn7 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbgzVvvr0hwKFeLBnczqg7w/join Exercises for Seniors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgIVMCnlGsQ&list=PLvSelbjivxk3BnHT2Je8aSBnkwlucnCkH&pp=gAQB Stroke Exercises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHii94MWaY4&list=PLvSelbjivxk1HbpmmasBZAQHi2IElTGz2&pp=gAQB Parkinson's Disease Exercises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUHNNhn0MCI&list=PLvSelbjivxk1COV65rAbOORH9W73n2Vru&pp=gAQBiAQB ================================= Disclaimer: This video should not replace the necessity of visiting your doctor or getting your occupational therapy session done. Please consult your primary care physician before doing any of this. The video is for educational purposes only. By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Skills and wellness will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our fitness program. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillsandwellness/ ========================= Affiliate Disclaimer: the links for the products will lead you to an online store which I may or may not earn a little amount when you order. This will greatly help in continuing to make Occupational Therapy videos.