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Botulinum Toxin Use In Pain Management

  • Writer: Avere Beauty
    Avere Beauty
  • Mar 28, 2020
  • 1 min read

Updated: Dec 26, 2022

Botox has become more well known and utilized in the medical and aesthetic world. The uses for it have expanded significantly. It is no longer just used to help remedy frown lines. Due to the chemical denervation that Botox provides, it is able to assist with muscle hyperactivity.


How botox inhibits the release of Ach. The mechanism of action of Botox. Botox uses for pain management.
Mechanism of Action of Botox

Chronic back pain

Headaches/Migraines

Arthralgia

Chronic pelvic pain

Neuropathic pain


An example of how it assists with pain, is in those with chronic back pain. One study utilized 40-50 units injected in muscles next to the spine. That study showed that patients had relief for 3-4 months.

The increased use of medications for more than just their original intended purpose is helpful in a lot of areas of medicine. Some side effects of medications began to be used as treatments for others. It is amazing how many varying uses one medication can have.


Botox is not just for anti-aging and facial wrinkles!




 
 
 

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Natalie Sharp

Natalie is the Operations and Office Manager. She's a Penn State alumni and has spent the last 5 years immersing herself in the Aesthetics industry. She's fluent in all things Med Spa and has focused her career on the intertwining of business, medical aesthetics, and patient satisfaction.

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