Benefits of Botox for Neck Pain Q&A
Are you suffering from chronic migraines, cervical dystonia, neck muscle stiffness, or spasms? If yes, then our botox treatment for neck pain at OmniSpine Pain Management Clinic will help you ease your pain. You can visit us at our clinics located in Frisco, TX, Sunnyvale, TX, and Mesquite, TX. For further guidance and information, contact us or book an appointment.
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Does Botox help with neck pain?
How long does it take for Botox to work for neck pain?
How often do you need neck Botox?
How much does it cost to get Botox in your neck?
Neck pain has many causes and Botox treatments can be used to relieve that pain, specifically with cervical dystonia and spasmodic torticollis. Spasmodic torticollis is a very painful neurological and chronic movement disorder that can cause the neck to move involuntarily. Cervical dystonia is a different name for the same ailment. Opposing muscles operate simultaneously during these contractions causing a good deal of pain. It is not really known what causes this disorder whether is it caused by another disease or disorder. Most of the people who develop this will not experience it until mid-life.
Botox can be used for much more than just reducing lines and wrinkles on your face. Botox can also be used to treat migraines and muscle stiffness, and to help reduce pain, especially in the neck. When combined with physical therapy, chronic neck pain can be reduced significantly. It has been shown to be quite effective.
Botox, which comes from the botulinum toxin type A, has been used for a long time to treat uncontrolled muscle contractions. There is a wide range of medical conditions that can cause these kinds of muscle contractions.
Past research has pointed to the fact that Botox has been very helpful in treating chronically contracted muscle pain when combined with physical therapy. Numerous types of pain are being treated with Botox.
The length of time it takes for Botox to work on neck pain will vary for each person. The pain relief from Botox is not immediate. You may feel some relief very quickly but not all of the relief that can you can get from this treatment. Often it will take a few days for the full results to take effect. The reason for this is that the relaxation that you get from the neurotoxins freezing the muscles takes time. Many patients will compare the pain to a small prick or pinch and see the results after as few as two treatments.
When treating neck pain with Botox most people noticed an improvement about two weeks after the treatment. Most people noticed significant improvement about six weeks after the treatment.
The average person will need Botox treatments for neck pain every three to six months. The usual recommendation is to have them done two or three times a year. But this will depend on how you are feeling and how the treatment is working for you. You will also want to talk to your doctor about what will work best for you to treat your neck pain.
Botox is typically priced between $10-$15 per unit. The amount of Botox you will need will depend on the severity of your condition, the muscle or muscles that are affected, and the amount of pain that you are having. Your discussion with your doctor will help to determine how much Botox you will need. Remember that the amount of Botox used will be done in multiple treatments on the affected area. During one study, the average dosage of Botox was 236 units given over multiple treatments. The doctor will usually start treating with a low dose of Botox to determine who is it working. This will be adjusted depending on your body reacts to the treatment.
OmniSpine Pain Management offers Botox for neck pain and is experienced in its use and effectiveness. We can use this in combination with other therapies to make sure that you can get the best pain management possible. You can visit us at our clinics located in Frisco, Sunnyvale & Mesquite, TX . For further guidance and information, contact us or book an appointment. We serve patients from Dallas TX, Frisco TX, Mesquite TX, Sunnyvale TX, Plano TX, Garland TX, Forney TX, Cedar Hill TX, Denton TX, Balch Springs TX, and surrounding areas.
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