If you have been diagnosed with migraines or get headaches or migraines often, you may wonder if there is anything to prevent them or help manage the debilitating pain associated with them. Our team of expert doctors at Pain Treatment MD specialize in pain management and treatment for various conditions and all levels of pain. We offer personalized treatment plans using reliable, minimally invasive and innovative procedures for effective pain management. Our pain specialists use FDA approved Botox injections for the management of pain associated with headaches and muscle pain. Book an appointment today with our pain doctors at Pain Treatment MD to get Botox injections for headaches near you.
Botox is used as a treatment for the management of chronic headaches and migraines. Botox (botulinum toxin type A) is a type of nerve toxin that paralyzes muscles. It comes from a bacterium known as Clostridium botulinum. Botox blocks chemicals called neurotransmitters that carry pain signals from your brain. Botox is like a roadblock in that pathway. It stops the chemicals before they get to the nerve endings around the area it is administered. Botox has been discovered as effective for people with chronic migraines while being used for cosmetic purposes. It was found that people who had Botox experienced fewer headaches. Botox prevents headaches and migraine attacks in adults with chronic migraine before they even start.
Botox injections are primarily used in the cosmetic industry for aesthetic purposes. However, it is found that administering Botox injections in areas around the head, neck and other pain points can help with pain management of various other medical conditions. Botulinum toxin is also used to treat other conditions such as:
It can take as long as 2 to 4 weeks after the initial treatment to notice improvements in the frequency and severity of headaches and migraines. Results of Botox injections for headaches and migraines can last for 10 to 12 weeks or sometimes even longer.
People with different levels of pain tolerance will experience the pain of Botox injections differently. Botox injections feel like a slight pinch and hurt as much as any other injection would, but the experience is over quickly.
During the procedure you may receive several shots around your head and neck are. It is a simple in office procedure and after the procedure you are welcome to go home immediately. It is safe to drive yourself home after receiving Botox injections, but you may want to bring someone along just in case.
There are a few precautions to be taken for the first 24 hours after receiving Botox injections for headaches. These are as follows:
We make customized treatment plans according to your individual needs to target what works best for you.
We believe in holistic pain management, incorporating medicine, lifestyle changes and advanced treatments to manage pain.
Our goal is to listen and understand your pain and achieve your health goals for you to regain control over your life.
