What Is Therapeutic Botox and What Is It Used For?

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]There is no doubt that Botox is a familiar term nowadays. The first and usually only association when people hear it is facial beauty treatments. On the other hand, people are rarely aware of Botox use for other therapeutic purposes. So, what health benefits does Botox treatment bring?

Therapeutic Botox use provides entirely different benefits compared to cosmetic use. It doesn’t target wrinkles and skin imperfections, but muscle spasms. The results are based on the ability of Botox to block nerve signals responsible for muscle contractions temporarily. These signal blocks are followed by pain and tension relief and the elimination of spasms.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”5827″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Botox has shown significant therapeutic implementation in chronic migraines, strabismus or misaligned eyes, and cervical dystonia, characterized by severe spasms in the shoulder and neck area. Furthermore, it helps with conditions such as uncontrolled blinking, cases of overactive bladder, and post-stroke upper limb spasticity.

To learn more about the use of Botox for therapeutic purposes, book an appointment with Dr. Nash at Progressive Pain and Rehabilitation Center. You can do it through an online scheduler or by calling 346-220-8063.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]