How Is Botox Used to Treat Sports Injuries?
Are you experiencing pain due to a recent sports injury? Have you noticed that symptoms negatively influence your athletic performance? Sports-related injuries affect millions of people each year. Injuries can heavily impair your quality of life depending on the type and severity of the condition.
A sports injury doesn’t necessarily mean you must turn to invasive treatments and harsh medications. In addition to effective exercises and modalities, Botox injections are sometimes used to treat symptoms like migraines and muscle contractures.
At SMART Sports, we will assess your condition and provide the best healing techniques for your unique case. To set up an appointment, call our practice today!
What is Botox, and how is it used for sports injuries?
Botox (BoNT-A) is a type of injection primarily known for its ability to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. While Botox is a popular anti-aging treatment, injections also treat conditions such as neck spasms, chronic migraines, excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), and other sports injuries.
According to a study conducted on the effectiveness of Botox, members of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences found evidence that shows effective pain relief and functional improvements using injections for some common sports injuries, including plantar fascia issues, tennis elbow, osteoarthritis, a common condition which causes pain and reduced function of the knee, shoulder, and other joints.
Let’s look at the example of lateral epicondylitis, often referred to as “tennis elbow.” Tennis elbow is commonly caused when the muscles in your forearm are strained due to overuse and repetitive activity. When this happens, small tears and inflammation can form near the bony area on the outside of your elbow.
Studies show that patients with tennis elbow who have received BoNT-A injections have experienced a significant reduction in pain and overall improvement in their range of motion. This is because the toxin can block certain nerve signals that control muscle activity, thus relaxing chronically contracted muscles.
How physical therapy at SMART Sports helps
If you’ve recently experienced a sports-related injury or are suffering from long-term effects, it’s important to address symptoms as soon as possible. In addition to Botox, our physical therapists at SMART Sports provide many non-surgical therapy solutions tailored to each patient and their unique needs.
Don’t let the pain impact your performance anymore! Contact SMART Sports in Cheyenne, WY and start the road to recovery today!
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