A powerful tool for treating chronic migraines, muscle spasms, and certain neuropathic pain conditions. Botox works by relaxing overactive nerves and muscles to reduce pain at its source.
Botulinum toxin (Botox) is FDA-approved for the treatment of chronic migraines and is used off-label for various other pain conditions. In pain management, Botox works by blocking the release of chemicals involved in pain transmission and muscle contraction.
For chronic migraines, Botox is injected into specific muscles around the head and neck every 12 weeks. Studies show it can reduce migraine frequency by 50% or more in many patients. For muscle spasticity and certain neuropathic conditions, Botox relaxes overactive muscles and interrupts pain signaling pathways.
Dr. Bhakta has extensive experience administering Botox for pain management, tailoring injection sites and dosages to each patient's specific pain pattern.
15 or more headache days per month, with at least 8 being migraines.
Involuntary muscle tightness and spasms causing pain and limited mobility.
Involuntary neck muscle contractions causing abnormal head posture and pain.
Board-Certified Interventional Pain Specialist
Fellowship trained in Pain Medicine at Vanderbilt University. Board Certified for decades. Formerly served as Associate Professor at OU School of Medicine. Serving Tulsa since 2000.
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