Hemifacial Spasm

Acupuncture treatment for facial spasms applies pharmacopuncture and electroacupuncture to acupoints along the course of the facial nerve (corners of the mouth, cheeks, under the eyes, temples, etc.). Due to the cumulative effect inherent in neurological disorders, intensive treatment at least 2 to 3 times a week is required in the beginning to see rapid changes. If once a week is your limit due to work, herbal decoctions are used to bridge the gap between visits, and we also provide guidance on warm compresses and self-acupoint compression methods that can be performed at home. We evaluate changes in seizure frequency based on a 3-month period and readjust the schedule.