ABOUT US PATIENT RESOURCES INSURANCES SERVICES CONTACT Botox While originally developed to treat muscle spasms, Botox® is also a safe, effective treatment for chronic migraines. Botox® injections administered by an experienced doctor can reduce frequency and intensity of migraine headaches. What Is Botox®? Botox® is refined from the botulinum toxin, a neurotoxic protein that causes muscle paralysis. When administered in small doses, it works by blocking nerve signals for muscles to contract, forcing the targeted muscles to relax. What Medical Conditions Can It Treat? Because Botox® targets and reduces muscle spasms, it’s often used in the treatment of strokes and cerebral palsy. It has also been effective in treating blepharospasm, a condition marked by abnormal, involuntary blinking and eyelid spasms. It is also used to treat dystonia, a movement disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions and repetitive, twisting movements. Dystonia can affect the entire body or be isolated to one area and range from mild to severe spasms. Botox® is typically used to treat cervical dystonia. When used to treat chronic migraines, ongoing Botox® injections can lead to a 50% reduction in headache days. What Are Chronic Migraines? If you experience 15 or more migraine headaches each month, migraines that cause at least eight headache days a month or migraines lasting four hours or longer then you may suffer from chronic migraines. Chronic migraines are typically more painful and last longer than episodic migraines. What To Expect During Botox® Treatment for Migraines When treating migraines, our specialists inject Botox® into seven target muscle groups proven to reduce or prevent migraines: the forehead, bridge of the nose, both temples, back of the head, neck and upper back. Treatments are administered using a tiny needle and each session takes about 15 minutes. After two treatments, spaced 12 weeks apart, you’ll know how well Botox® works for you. To maintain results, we recommend sessions every 12 weeks. This treatment is minimally invasive, and you can return to your daily routine immediately. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT 2011 Harrison Ave Panama City, FL 32405 ... (850) 769-3261 2441 Hwy 98 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 ... (850) 785-0029 2202 State Avenue, Suite 201 Panama City, FL 32405 ... (850) 785-0029 Copyright © 2021 Brain & Spine Center, LLC. All Right Reserved. Design and Maintained by Curiosity Marketing Group