Botox Treatments in the Buffalo, NY Area
Botulinum neurotoxin (Botox) therapy offers a breakthrough in the treatment of multiple musculoskeletal (skin and bone) and neurological (nervous system) conditions.
Botox is derived from a bacteria-produced toxin that is purified and diluted to the point of being extremely safe. Thus, it is a versatile medication that has been used safely for years in the treatment of neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy, blepharospasm and cervical dystonia. Over the last 10 years the understanding of the mechanisms of pain has greatly advanced and the increased usage of Botox treatments has increased.
Our physicians administer Botox injections and Botox treatment plans at our College Parkway and Orchard Park locations. Buffalo Spine and Sports Medicine are one of the few medical practices in all of Western New York to utilize this advanced medication.
Our physicians' extensive knowledge of muscle anatomy and function, coupled with the use of advanced electrodiagnostic and imaging tools, allows our physicians to precisely place the medicine in the specific target muscles.
At Buffalo Spine and Sports Medicine, our team is one of the few in the country that uses ultrasound imaging technology to visualize affected muscles and guide injections. As a good solution for joint pain treatment and neck pain treatment, Botox treatment injections will work in tandem with our physical therapy sessions to resolve your pain.
Our Botox treatments are followed with state-of-the-art chiropractic care to retrain and reverse muscle imbalances that frequently lead to painful musculoskeletal disorders. If you are dealing with painful musculoskeletal disorders and are looking for a solution, then Botox treatments may be right for you. We invite you to contact our offices today! We're proud to help patients across Buffalo, Clarence, Hamburg, Orchard Park, Williamsville, Amherst, NY, and the surrounding areas. These disorders include the following:
Chronic migraine and daily headaches
Evidence for Botox efficacy is growing daily. A recent controlled study of 250 patients showed a 50% reduction in symptoms in the group that received the medication. Even more encouraging - patient experience at Buffalo Spine and Sports Medicine shows an even greater percentage of improvement.
NOTE: The benefits of Botox have been shown to increase after three sequential applications, each three months apart. To be considered for this procedure, candidates need to have tried standard oral migraine prophylaxis medications first.
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Chronic neck and low back pain
Chronic muscle pain after trauma such as work-related injuries and motor vehicle accidents, or in association with cervical and lumbar fusions, has been shown to benefit from intramuscular injection of Botox. Patients are considered for this procedure only after an extensive trial of physical therapy and rehabilitation.
Piriformis Syndrome
This is either a stand-alone painful condition of an overactive buttock muscle or is found in conjunction with a lumbar disc herniation and resulting lumbar nerve root irritation. Several studies have shown a significant benefit of Botox injection into the piriformis muscle. Patient experience has also been extremely favorable.
Cerebral palsy with spastic hemi or monoplegia
Botox has again been proven to be very effective in improving ambulation, hygiene, and fine motors skills of cerebral palsy patients.
In cases of spastic limb hemi or monoplegia associated with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury or stroke, Botox has proven effective in improving ambulation, hygiene, and fine motor skills.
Upper limb/ lower limb spasticity
Onobotulinum (Botox) has been used for over 20 years for control of spasms of the upper and lower limbs that have been caused by stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, and traumatic brain injury conditions.
FDA has officially recognized Botox treatment as a first-line intervention for upper limb spasticity.
Injections are typically done every three months and help decrease spasms that force uncontrolled bending of the elbow, wrist and clenching of fingers in the upper limb and in and downward pointing of the foot and ankle in the lower limb.
Benefits include decreased pain, better range of motion, greater ease of self care and hygiene, and improved balance and gait.
Temporomandibular and orofacial disorders/dystonias
Botox has been found to be effective in relaxing key overactive orofacial (facial) muscles. As a result, patients can better tolerate orofacial physical therapy and utilization of therapeutic prosthetic devices. Treatment for these conditions is frequently undertaken with a team approach, including an orthodontist who specializes in temporomandibular disorders.
Hyperhidrosis
Excessive sweating can be a socially debilitating condition. It can be present in the armpit region, groin, feet and hands.
Onobotulinum (Botox) therapy can effectively decrease excessive sweating for up to 9 months and is recommended for patients who have not been helped by topical application therapy.