Botox for Joint Pain

Botox, or botulinum toxin, is a medication and neurotoxin among the most toxic currently known. While it can be dangerous if used in large quantities, small doses of Botox can help ease arthritis-related joint pain.

Method

• Botox is used as an injection through a syringe. Once injected into the painful arthritic joint, the effects of Botox can lessen the pain over time.

Effectiveness

• Botox's effectiveness against arthritic joint pain is much more noticeable in those with more severe pain. Moderate joint pain may not lessen much after Botox injections.

Additional Uses

• Aside from the relief Botox can bring to arthritic joints, it is also injected to help with muscle spasms and remove wrinkles from skin.

Effects

• Some side effects are possible after having Botox injected. Due to its toxic nature, it is possible that the wrong muscle could become paralyzed or that an allergic reaction could take place.

Treatment

• It is best to consult a physician when considering Botox use to ease arthritic joint pain to make sure it is the best option available.