therapeutic treatments

Therapeutic Botox is a safe, effective, and minimally invasive treatment option for a variety of medical issues related to muscle overactivity, nerve signaling, or glandular hyperactivity. Its results can dramatically improve quality of life, especially when other treatments have failed. 

• Use: For patients with 15 or more headache days per month, each lasting 4+ hours.
   
• How it works: Botox is injected around the head and neck every 12 weeks to reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines.
   
• Result: Can prevent migraines rather than just treat symptoms.
   

• Use: Most commonly underarms (axillary), but also palms, soles, and face.
   
• How it works: Botox blocks the nerves that stimulate sweat glands.
   
• Result: Significant reduction in sweating in treated areas, often lasting 4–6 months.

• Use: Post-stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and spinal cord injuries.
   
• How it works: Botox relaxes rigid or overactive muscles in arms or legs.
   
• Result: Improves mobility and reduces discomfort.
   

• Use: Involuntary contraction of neck muscles, causing abnormal posture and pain.
   
• How it works: Botox relaxes the overactive muscles.
   
• Result: Improved neck posture and reduced discomfort.

Though not FDA-approved for all of these, Botox is increasingly being studied or used off-label to treat:

• TMJ disorder and jaw clenching
   
• Bruxism (teeth grinding)
   

• Method: Small, targeted injections using a fine needle.
   
• Frequency: Varies based on condition—every 3 to 6 months is typical.
   
• Duration of Effect: Usually 3–4 months, but sometimes longer in certain conditions.
   
• Onset of Action: Typically starts working within 3 to 10 days.
   

Most side effects are temporary and localized, but may include:

• Pain, bruising, or swelling at the injection site
   
• Headache or flu-like symptoms
   
• Muscle weakness in the surrounding area
   
• Drooping eyelids (ptosis) if injected near the eyes