- Interventional Pain Management
Botox Injections
Botox blocks nerve signals to muscles, relieving pain, migraines, and spasms. Effects appear in a week and last 3-4 months.
Onset
Up to 1 week
Duration
3-4 months
Visit Length
Quick office visit
Discomfort
Usually none
Botox Injections
While Botox is used for treating cosmetic issues like frown lines, it is also very beneficial for reducing pain, migraines and spasms. Botox injections work by blocking neurotransmissions to muscles. When the brain sends a signal for a muscle to contract, Botox can block the receptors in the nerves from receiving these signals. This can result in a relaxed muscle, reducing pain and dysfunction.
Chronic pain is often associated with muscle and nerve disorders. Muscle contractions and tightness can trigger pain symptoms, which is why Botox injections often can provide relief. Some of the conditions that may respond well to Botox treatment include:
- Migraines
- Chronic muscle spasms
- Cervical dystonia that causes neck pain
- Myofascial pain
- Nerve disorders that cause muscle spasms
Botox injections can be completed in a quick office visit and usually have no pain or side effects. The muscle relaxation effect can take up to a week to occur and may last 3-4 months before another treatment is needed to sustain results. Botox injections are one of the many different treatment modalities we offer at Wesley Chapel Spine and Sports Medicine for chronic pain management. If you have suffered from ongoing pain from muscle spasms or migraines, Botox injections may be one of the treatments used in a comprehensive rehabilitation plan we recommend for managing your pain.
Ask About Botox
Most Major Insurances Accepted. Call for more information or book an apt online.
- Office hours
- Monday: 9am to 7pm
- Tuesday: 3pm to 7pm
- Wednesday: 9am to 7pm
- Thursday: 10am to 7pm
- Friday–Sunday: Closed
- Who it's for
Conditions That May Respond Well
Migraines
Chronic muscle spasms
Cervical dystonia
Myofascial pain
Nerve disorders causing spasms
Chronic pain from muscle tightness
- What to expect
The Injection, Step by Step
1
Quick Office Visit
2
Targeted Injection
3
Muscle Relaxes
4
Results Build
- Our promise
Every patient receives a careful and thorough evaluation before any treatment plans are made. This highly individualized level of care is critical to make the correct diagnosis and pick the best, most effective course of treatment for each patient. This level of care is beyond most busy clinics that treat patients by standard protocols only.
No Downtime
Usually no pain or side effects, and you return to your day immediately.
Targeted Relief
Blocks the specific nerve signals causing your muscle contractions.
Lasting Results
Relief typically lasts 3-4 months between treatments.
Part of a Bigger Plan
Often combined with other modalities in a comprehensive pain plan.
Related Treatments
Trigger Point Injections
Nerve Blocks for Headaches
Medial Branch Nerve Block Injections
Discover the Freedom of a Pain-Free Life!
Most Major Insurances Accepted. We do not participate in Medicaid plans.
- Visit us
20433 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647
Office Hours
- Monday: 9am to 7pm
- Tuesday: 3pm to 7pm
- Wednesday: 9am to 7pm
- Thursday: 10am to 7pm
- Friday–Sunday: Closed