{"id":5640,"date":"2026-01-13T08:59:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T08:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/?p=5640"},"modified":"2026-02-26T19:43:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T19:43:18","slug":"synaesthesia-after-facial-paralysis-how-to-improve-even-years-later","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/en\/sincinesias-apos-paralisia-facial-como-melhorar-mesmo-anos-depois\/","title":{"rendered":"Synkinesias after Facial Paralysis: how to improve even years later"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Syncinesis is one of the most common sequelae following peripheral facial paralysis. They can appear months after the initial injury and persist for years, interfering with facial expression, symmetry, self-image and quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Even when facial paralysis occurred several years ago, it is possible to improve muscle control and coordination through specialised physiotherapy in facial neuromuscular re-education.<\/p>\n<h4>What are synkinesias?<\/h4>\n<p>Synkinesias correspond to involuntary movements that occur during a voluntary facial movement. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When making the 'beijinho', the eye may close involuntarily<\/li>\n<li>When blinking, the corner of the mouth can be raised.<\/li>\n<li>During speech, excessive tension can arise in the jaw or neck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These movements result from disorganised nerve regeneration after facial nerve injury, leading to crossed and poorly selective signals being sent to different muscle groups.<\/p>\n<h4>Why do they persist even years after facial paralysis?<\/h4>\n<p>Synaesthesia tends to manifest after the initial phase of facial nerve recovery, although the neural reorganisation process occurs from early stages.<\/p>\n<p>During regeneration, some nerve fibres can reconnect inaccurately, establishing connections with muscles they did not originally innervate. Over time, these patterns become automatic and reinforced by repeated daily use.<\/p>\n<p>Without specialist monitoring, associated movements may persist for many years and intensify with excessive effort, fatigue or <em>stress<\/em>. Early intervention by a specialist physiotherapist is one of the most relevant strategies for preventing its consolidation.<\/p>\n<h4>Is it possible to intervene in synkinesis that dates back several years?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes, even when the facial paralysis occurred five, ten or more years ago, it is possible to improve motor coordination, reduce muscle tension and train more selective movements.<\/p>\n<p>The nervous system maintains its capacity for adaptation throughout life, through the mechanisms of neuroplasticity. When guided in a structured way, this capacity can be used to reorganise motor patterns and improve the quality of facial movement.<\/p>\n<h4>How does specialised physiotherapy work with synkinesis?<\/h4>\n<p>Physiotherapy specialised in facial paralysis focuses on neuromuscular re-education and the reorganisation of motor control.<\/p>\n<p>The intervention may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Selective activation exercises, focusing on quality and precision of movement<\/li>\n<li>Relaxation techniques and gentle mobilisation to reduce muscle tension<\/li>\n<li>Self-control and body awareness strategies<\/li>\n<li>Education to avoid habits that reinforce inappropriate activation patterns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The aim is to reduce involuntary co-contraction, improve facial symmetry and promote greater naturalness in expressions.<\/p>\n<h4>What to expect from evolution?<\/h4>\n<p>The outcome depends on multiple factors, including the severity of the synkinesis, the time elapsed since the injury, and the individual's engagement in the retraining process.<\/p>\n<p>Many people observe relevant improvements in facial coordination, symmetry, and comfort. Although progress may be gradual, small changes in motor control can have a significant impact on functionality and self-image perception.<\/p>\n<h4>When to seek specialist assessment?<\/h4>\n<p>It is advisable to seek specialised physiotherapy if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Feels constant tension in the face<\/li>\n<li>Observe involuntary movements when smiling, talking, or blinking<\/li>\n<li>They had an old facial paralysis and never fully recovered the naturalness of movement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although early intervention is important, neuromuscular reorganisation can be worked on even several years after the initial injury.<\/p>\n<h4>Understanding synkinesis from an integrative perspective<\/h4>\n<p>Synaesthesia is not just an aesthetic alteration. It can affect communication, emotional expression, and psychological well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Specialised physiotherapy in facial neuromuscular re-education allows for the support of muscle control reorganisation, tension reduction, and improved movement quality. At Integrativa, <a href=\"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/en\/specialities\/physiotherapy\/physiotherapy-specialising-in-facial-paralysis\/\">physiotherapy specialising in facial paralysis<\/a>\u00a0 It is based on a rigorous clinical assessment of mobility, symmetry, coordination and compensatory patterns, allowing for the outlining of an individualized approach tailored to the stage of each person's progression.<\/p>\n<p>Even when present for several years, synkinesias can be the subject of structured intervention, respecting the complexity of the neuromuscular facial system and individual adaptation rhythms.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1680169461443\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1768304563529\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/en\/physiotherapist-alexandra-gomes\/\"><strong>Alexandra Gomes <\/strong><\/a>| Physiotherapist specialising in the treatment and recovery of Facial Paralysis<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">member of the <em>Facial Therapy Specialists International<\/em>\u00a0 (FTSI)<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">Physiotherapist Card: 1459 | Order of Physiotherapists<\/h6>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1680169461443\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1680169468507\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a title=\"Home\" href=\"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/en\/\"><strong>Integrativa<\/strong><\/a> | Health and well-being as a lifestyle<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1769969575981\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h6>This website and its content are for information purposes only and are not a substitute for medical or health professional advice. 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recupera\u00e7\u00e3o e o papel da fisioterapia especializada\" data-date=\"2025-10-27T08:55:30+00:00\">\n\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail-wrap\">\n\t<div class=\"post-thumbnail\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/en\/paralisia-facial-quanto-tempo-demora-a-recuperacao-e-o-papel-da-fisioterapia-especializada\/\" class=\"post-thumbnail-rollover layzr-bg\" ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20768%20512&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fisioterapia-Paralisia-Facial-Integrativa-10-768x512.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fisioterapia-Paralisia-Facial-Integrativa-10-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fisioterapia-Paralisia-Facial-Integrativa-10-1152x768.webp 1152w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 768 \/ 512\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" alt=\"\" title=\"Integrative Facial Palsy Physiotherapy (10)\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\"  \/><\/a>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-entry-content\">\n\n\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/en\/paralisia-facial-quanto-tempo-demora-a-recuperacao-e-o-papel-da-fisioterapia-especializada\/\" title=\"Facial paralysis: how long recovery takes and the role of specialised physiotherapy\" rel=\"bookmark\">Facial paralysis: how long recovery takes and the role of specialised physiotherapy<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/en\/paralisia-facial-quanto-tempo-demora-a-recuperacao-e-o-papel-da-fisioterapia-especializada\/\" class=\"post-details details-type-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Facial paralysis: how long recovery takes and the role of specialised physiotherapy\">Read more<i class=\"dt-icon-the7-arrow-03\" 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