Therapeutic Botox

Therapeutic Botox: what it is and what it treats

Therapeutic Botox is a specialized treatment used in musculoskeletal medicine and pain management to minimize pain, reduce muscle spasms, and improve mobility. While cosmetic Botox targets fine lines, therapeutic Botox works by temporarily relaxing overactive or tight muscles. Aiming to alleviate tension that contributes to chronic pain and joint dysfunction, it helps patients regain movement and function without the need for invasive procedures. It is commonly used to address conditions such as:

How therapeutic Botox works

With the ability to reduce pain and restore movement, therapeutic Botox is a desirable complement to regenerative treatments. A quick and minimally-invasive procedure delivered to support long-term healing and improve quality of life, it involves precise injections into affected muscles. While some may notice improvement within a few days, full results typically develop over the course of one to three weeks; with physical therapy and / or manual work, they can last beyond six months. Requiring no downtime, common side-effects (such as localized soreness and bruising) are generally mild and self-resolving.

Is therapeutic Botox covered by insurance?

Therapeutic Botox is a cost-effective treatment option. Considered off-label when used to treat the conditions above, however, it is not covered by insurance. Please connect with our office directly for more information on this, and for payment options.

Treatment studies

Please click through on the links below for access to condition-specific studies on the efficacy of therapeutic Botox.
For piriformis syndrome:

For chronic pelvic pain:

For thoracic outlet syndrome:

For occipital neuralgia:

For temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction:

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