Patients that have easily identifiable trigger points, permanently contracted muscles, or headaches that are associated with muscle spasms, are very good candidates for Botulinum Toxin A therapeutic injections. Botox is the industry name for Botulinum Toxin Type A, which is derived from a strain of bacteria called Clostridium Botulinum. 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.
One of the major advantages of Botox is that there is little or no recovery time, and most people feel fine and can return to their normal life immediately. The results of treatment should last around 3-6 months and the procedure can be repeated after this time.
Some muscles frequently treated with therapeutic injections at our practice are trapezius / shoulder muscles, TMJ, and neck muscles for headaches.
This injection includes treatment of neck muscles with Botox to relieve headaches.
Includes initial 30 units and extra 20 units on follow up as needed.
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.
The temporomandibular joints are those that connect the lower jaw to the skull and are composed of bone, muscle and joint structures. There are two matching joints, one on each side of the head, located just in front of the ears. These joints are some of the most frequently used joints in the body, put to use when we talk, chew, yawn, swallow, and sneeze.
Temporomandibular joint disorder is an alteration of the structures that compose the temporomandibular joints. The disorder occurs when these joints, or the muscles and ligaments that support them, are injured, causing dysfunction and pain. It is widely regarded as the second most common cause of facial pain, after toothache. Studies reflect a higher incidence of the disease in younger adults, especially in women 20-40 years of age.
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. Secondary to the pain in the joint, the disorder can cause front area headaches, false migraines, and nasal obstructions.
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