Botox

Botox is a drug made from a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum which is the same toxin that can causes a life-threatening type of food poisoning called Botulism. In small doses it can be used safely to treat many health problems as listed below. At Surfside Non-Surgical Orthopedics we use Botox as part of a specific evidence based protocol for the treatment of chronic migraines and for the neurologic condition of dystonia and muscle spasticity such as after a stroke or in post-polio syndrome.

Examples of conditions treated with Botox:

  • Chronic Migraines
  • Cervical Dystonia (severe neck and shoulder muscle contractions)
  • Smoothing of Facial Wrinkles (temporary)
  • Muscle Spasticity (after stroke or post-polio syndrome )
  • Hyperhidrosis (severe underarm sweating)
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Strabismus (lazy eye)
  • Blepharospasm  (eyelid spasms)

    • Botox Migraine Protocol

    Botox Migraine Protocol is the first and only therapy for prevention of headaches in adults with Chronic Migraine (>15 headache days in a month lasting 4+ hours). It is performed in the office with a series of injections in specific locations with a very fine needle. Most patient tolerate the procedure very well and find it to be very effective.

    At the time that this website was published, insurance currently does not pay for Botox Migraine Protocol. Please check with your insurance for up to date coverage.

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