When diluted, small amounts of the toxin, Botox, can be safely injected in to painful muscles, for the purpose of relieving pain. Botox works by blocking specific nerve signals which control muscular activity. It is frequently administered to relax chronically contracted muscles, &
to treat uncontrolled muscle contractions
Successful Pain Management
Amidst the different options for managing pain, Botox (a neuromuscular blocking agent), ranks high on the list as one of the most popular treatments. This minimally invasive procedure which is administered by Pain Doctors, empowers patients who are suffering with long-term pain. – The Botox injections, which last for a number of months, are repeated at prescribed intervals. There is no recovery time required after treatment [1].
For irrepressible, tense muscle contractions, Botox has proved to be the gold non-surgical solution to providing the muscle relaxation & pain relief that so many people require. It has multiple benefits, & the procedure only takes a short time, thereby allowing people to have their injections in their lunch break, or before or after work
In a Nutshell: How Botox Works
Botox, (also known as Botulinum toxin A), comprises a protein which is generated by clostridium botulinum (which is a from of bacteria). When a Pain Consultant injects minute amounts of Botox into a muscle, it works to reduce or stop uncontrolled muscle contraction, and relaxes muscles (which have been contracted for a long period of time). It does this by blocking the body’s transmission of nerve signals to the muscle. Therefore, to that end, it manages patients’ symptoms in a better, and more convenient way than other conventional methods [1].
Pain Conditions Successfully Treated With Botox
Your Pain Specialist will be able to treat you, if you are suffering from any of the following conditions:
• Long-term neck pain
• Long-term back pain
• Arthritis
• Muscle spasms
• Nerve pain
• Tension headaches
• Migraines [1]
As this neuromuscular blocking agent is utilised to ameliorate pain related to the muscles, the Pain Doctor can administer the Botox into a specific region, thereby targeting the muscles which are causing the issue [1].
The Procedure
Prior to the procedure, your pain specialist will numb the skin where they will administer the injections. This will be done using a local anaesthesia. They will then use a thin needle to inject Botox into the target muscles [1].
References
[1]. Nichols, H. (2020). “Botox: Cosmetic and Medical Uses.”Medical News Today
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/15864
[2]. Sim WS. Application of botulinum toxin in pain management. Korean J Pain. 2011 Mar;24(1):1-6.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/158647
