Massage - Management of Flaccid Paralysis - Facial Palsy DVD 1

Summary

This video provides a step-by-step guide to facial massage techniques aimed at promoting recovery and reducing stiffness. It emphasizes the importance of daily massages using firm pressure and small, slow circular movements. The guide covers various areas of the face, including the forehead, temples, cheeks, chin, and neck, offering tips on how to target each region effectively. By following the suggested routine, individuals can enhance their facial muscle recovery and reduce tension, ultimately supporting their overall well-being.

Takeaways

• 😀 Daily facial massage is crucial for maintaining skin suppleness and aiding nerve recovery.
• 😀 Regular massage helps reduce stiffness and other recovery side effects.
• 😀 Use firm pressure with the pads of your fingers in small, slow circular movements.
• 😀 Your fingers should remain still, while deeply massaging the muscles in circles.
• 😀 Try to stay relaxed while massaging your face, and consider resting your elbows on a table to avoid arm fatigue.
• 😀 It's important to massage both sides of the face equally for balanced results.
• 😀 Start the massage on the forehead and cover the whole forehead area to avoid missing any muscles.
• 😀 Spend at least two minutes massaging the forehead each day.
• 😀 Massage the temples for at least one minute after the forehead area.
• 😀 For the cheek area, use three imagined lines across your face and massage each line for at least three minutes.
• 😀 Finish with a massage of the chin and neck area, spending at least two minutes on the chin and one minute on the neck.

Q & A

Why is facial massage important during recovery?

Facial massage helps to keep the face supple and promotes nerve recovery. It also reduces the risk of stiffness and other side effects that could slow down the recovery process.

How often should facial massage be performed?

Facial massage should be done daily to ensure effective recovery and to maintain suppleness in the face.

What type of pressure should be used during a facial massage?

Firm pressure should be applied with the pads of the fingers, ensuring the massage is deep enough to work the muscles without causing discomfort.

What is the correct technique for performing a facial massage?

Use small, slow circular movements with your fingers, ensuring they remain still on the skin while moving the muscles deeply. Avoid letting your fingers slide over the surface of your skin.

What should you do to avoid arm fatigue during the facial massage?

Rest your elbows on a table in front of you to prevent your arms from getting tired during the massage.

Which areas of the face should be massaged, and in what order?

Start with the forehead, then move to the temple area, followed by the cheek area, chin, and finally the neck.

How long should the forehead area be massaged each day?

The forehead should be massaged for at least two minutes each day.

What is the recommended duration for massaging the cheek area?

Spend at least three minutes massaging the cheek area, which is larger and may require more time.

How should the chin area be massaged?

Massage the chin area by working from the outside in, then finish by massaging the very center of the chin for at least two minutes.

What is the proper technique for massaging the neck?

Massage the neck by using firm circular motions from the chin to the collarbone, then down the middle of the neck to the collarbone, and lastly from under the ear to the collarbone. Spend at least one minute in each of these areas.