Patients that have easily identifiable trigger points, permanently contracted muscles, or chronic lower back pain that are associated with muscle spasms, are great candidates for therapeutic Botox injections.
How does Botox help?
When Botox is injected into a muscle, it blocks the signals sent from the brain which tell the muscle to contract. Botox targets the muscles involved by effectively disarming them and ensuring that they do not send panic signals throughout the body. The body believes that there is no pain being experienced. Botox can help to keep the muscle relaxed for anywhere from three to six months, after which it is hoped that the muscle will be able to contract normally without pain or spasms.
Advantages of therapeutic Botox injections:
- Little or no recovery time after the Botox injection
- Lasting results around 3-6 months
- No or minimal medication management required
- Increased range of motion
Our practice provides Trapezius Botox, also known as Traptox, where Botox is injected into a patient’s trapezius muscles. The trapezius consists of the upper back of the shoulders and neck. Therapeutic results include relieving back pain, shoulder pain, and overall pain relief for muscle tightness.
The effects of Botox in the trapezius muscles can last 3-6 months.
Symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder include bruxism (the tightening or grinding of the teeth), loose or fragile teeth perception, discomfort while chewing, or a dry, hot, or scalded mouth. Joint noises or snaps are frequently experienced, with accompanying jaw muscle pain, limitation in the mouth’s openness, jaw displacement while opening the mouth, and dislocations and locks while opening and closing the mouth.
The Botox injection may help to reduce the pain. Botox also may reduce the spasm which helps to minimize or relieve tooth grinding.
Botox is usually considered only after other conservative treatment options have not provided relief. Before proceeding, we perform a comprehensive examination to identify the exact source of your pain and assess the level of discomfort you experience on a regular basis.
Back pain is often caused by muscle tension and spasms, which can result from a variety of underlying conditions. Botox works by blocking the nerve signals that trigger muscle contractions, temporarily relaxing the affected muscles. This helps reduce spasms, ease tension, and relieve pain in the back.
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