November 1, 2025
Finally A Cure for My Trigeminal Neuralgia: One Grateful Patient’s Journey to Facial Pain Relief
After 40 years of undiagnosed facial pain, a patient shares how trigeminal neuralgia was cured with microvascular decompression surgery at PNI
October 11, 2025
Facial Pain Syndromes and Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment Guide
Facial pain syndromes affect an estimated 39 million adult Americans, causing daily suffering that ranges from mild discomfort to debilitati…
August 14, 2025
From Facial Droop to Recovery: A Patient’s Journey to Hemifacial Spasm Treatment
For years, a patient lived with facial droop on his right side. Despite seeing a local neurologist, no clear diagnosis emerged. Learn what happened next.
October 7, 2024
Overcoming Trigeminal Neuralgia: Agnes’s Journey to Pain-Free Living
Follow Agnes's courageous journey with trigeminal neuralgia, from a simple toothache to a life-changing diagnosis. Explore her journey through treatment options, culminating in a successful surgery at the Facial Pain Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute® (PNI).
October 3, 2024
October is Facial Pain Awareness Month
An estimated 39 million people on the US have some degree of facial pain including TMJ dysfunction and notoriously painful Trigeminal Neuralgia. Read about these painful syndromes and available medical and surgical treatment options.
October 1, 2018
Dealing with Hemifacial Spasm
Hemifacial spasm is a medical condition characterized by involuntary twitching of the muscles of facial expression affecting one side of the face. Read about a patient's experience in dealing with this condition.
December 29, 2017
A New Beginning: Patient with Hemifacial Spasm Finds Relief after 30 Years
A professional French horn player's hemifacial spasms were interfering with his life for over 30 years. Find out how his treatment at Pacific Neuroscience Institute lead to his journey of success.