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Hello, I am a 23 year old female, non-smoker, occasional drinker, good diet, ideal weight for my height, no obvious risks health wise.
I have been suffering from a hemi-facial twitch or tick with pulls the entire right side of my face upwards and to the right. I have had this for around 11 years with varying intensity, even going away completely for one whole year!
My GP said that I would grow out of it, which of course I haven’t.
I have had an MRI which didn’t show anything, however it was limited in its findings as there was no contrast used.
I have been told about Chiropractors eliminating facial twitches and droops by rebalancing and realigning. Is this true?
I would really appreciate any advice you could give me.
Sincerely,
Selina
Hi Selena,
I've never heard of chiropractors alleviating facial twitching, but it sure can't hurt to try. If you can find a chiropractor that can combine skilled joint manipulation with soft tissue therapy such as active-release technique or Graston Technique, then it would be worthwhile giving it a try. Acupuncture is also worth a try if nothing helps. Otherwise, a visit to an MD-Physiatrist for consultation about Botox or nerve blocks is the next step.
'Regards,
Dr. G
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21 Years in practice: I can answer any question regarding chiropractic and sports medicine treatment. Mostly, I can help the unknowing public understand what is safe, valid, reasonable and evidence-based, and what kinds of unscrupulous chiropractors and fraudulent methods to stay away from. I have an advanced specialty degree in Chiropractic Sports Medicine. I have experience treating elite and Olympic athletes.
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- 21 years in practice;
- Pan American Games, 2011: Official Medical Staff for the Pan Am Games.
- Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: World Olympians Associan and International Sports Chiropractic Association Healthcare Team;
- International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma;
- Official Provider: Jamaican Track and Field team for Penn Relays (2009-2011)
- Experience with USA Gymnastics Healthcare team and International Powerlifting Association Medical Staff;
- 300 hour chiropractic sports medicine diplomate degree (DACBSP); International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma (ICSSD)
- Healthcare Consultant: Century, Ty-Wood Corp. Holliston, MA (2005-2007)
- Team Chiropractor: Boston Bulldogs USL D-3 & Boston Renegades USL W-1 League (1999-2004)
- Independent Examiner: Scope Medical and The Physician's Network
- Professional/Clinical Monitor: Affiliated Monitors, Inc.
- Board of Directors: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce (Massachusetts)2000-2006
- "The Impact of Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy on Chronic Recurrent Lateral Ankle Sprain Syndrome in Two Young Athletes" J. of Chiro Med , Fall 2004
- "Work Related Injury;" The Hanover Report, June, 1993
- "Long Lasting Analgesic Effect of Oxymorphonazine in Rats;" Agonists and Antagonists III, n.7675, 1985
- BS Biology, Doctor of Chiropractic: Northwestern College of Chiropractic,
- Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP)
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