If you feel like you’re spending your days battling chronic pain, Botox® therapy may provide the solution you need. At Texas Pain & Rehab Centers in Houston, Texas, pain management expert Hassan Chahadeh, MD, and the team offer Botox therapy to treat headaches, muscle spasms, nerve pain, and more. Contact Texas Pain & Rehab Centers by phone or online today to learn more.
How can Botox therapy reduce my pain?
You may usually associate Botox with aesthetic treatments, but its potent ability to reduce muscle tension can significantly ease your discomfort.
This injectable is a neuromodulator that can disrupt nerve signals, soothe hyperactive or spasming muscles, and relax muscle contractions. Its effectiveness makes it a powerful tool for managing and treating chronic pain.
What conditions does Botox therapy treat?
Botox can treat a wide variety of issues, including:
Migraines
Botox has been found remarkably effective in treating migraines, eliminating eight or nine headache days per month in individuals who experience chronic migraines.
Neck and head pain
Especially if muscle tension is the source of your head or neck pain, Botox can alleviate this sort of debilitating discomfort.
Eyelid muscle spasms
If you have involuntary eye twitching or blinking, Botox can relax the affected muscle and prevent the spasms.
Nerve pain
Botox can block the nerve signals that carry pain messages to the brain.
This treatment is versatile, so talk to the team at Texas Pain & Rehab Centers about your symptoms, and they can let you know if Botox therapy has the potential to help.
Am I eligible for Botox therapy?
If you suffer from frequent headaches, trigger points, contracted muscles, or other sources of chronic pain, you’re likely a good candidate for Botox therapy. Talk to the team about any medications you take.
You shouldn’t receive Botox injections if you’ve responded negatively to any neuromodulating drugs, including:
- Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA)
- Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA)
- Myobloc® (rimabotulinumtoxinB)
Additionally, if you’re pregnant, nursing, or allergic to dairy proteins, this treatment is not recommended for you.
What can I expect during my Botox treatment?
When you go in for your Botox treatment, you relax in a comfortable environment, and the team numbs the injection area. Your positioning varies, depending on what areas the team is treating, and you can go home as soon as the procedure is done.
You may be a little sore after treatment, but most patients tolerate the injections very well. Avoid rubbing the injection area, but you can apply a cold pack to ease any discomfort.
If you routinely experience chronic pain and want to know if Botox therapy can help you, the team at Texas Pain & Rehab Centers is standing by to help. Contact the office by phone or online today to learn more about how Botox therapy might be the difference you’ve been looking for.