Therapeutic Botox® Treatments
Therapeutic Botox® Treatments offered by Dr. Jayda Mikl, ND & Dr. Ashleigh Rollheiser, ND in Chilliwack, BC
Botox® is an injectable neuromodulator, using botulinum toxin, to relieve pain, reduce excessive muscle hyperactivity or tension, and reduce excessive sweating.
Therapeutic Botox®
Botox® isn’t limited to cosmetic treatments. Neuromodulators can also be used therapeutically to reduce excessive muscle activity or sweating.
Following an assessment, both Dr. Mikl, ND and Dr. Rollheiser, ND, can determine whether therapeutic Botox® may be appropriate for your concerns and develop an individualized treatment plan.
Jaw Clenching & Bruxism
Botox® can be used to reduce excessive activity of the masseter muscles involved in jaw clenching and grinding. Treatment may help reduce jaw tension, discomfort, and symptoms associated with overactive jaw muscles.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder
For appropriately selected patients, treatment of overactive jaw muscles may help reduce muscular tension and discomfort associated with temporomandibular disorders.
Because jaw pain can have several different causes, an assessment is important to determine whether muscular overactivity appears to be contributing to your symptoms and whether Botox® is an appropriate treatment option.
Chronic Migraines
Botox® can be used as a preventive treatment for adults with chronic migraine. Treatment involves a series of injections into targeted muscles and may help reduce the frequency and severity of headaches and migraine symptoms over time.
An assessment is required to review your headache history, previous treatments, and overall health to determine whether Botox® may be an appropriate treatment option.
Hyperhidrosis / Excessive Sweating
Botox® can temporarily reduce excessive sweating by blocking the nerve signals that activate sweat glands in the treated area.
Treatment may be considered for patients experiencing excessive sweating of areas such as the underarms when symptoms are bothersome or interfere with everyday activities.
Ultrasound-Guided Botox® Injections
In addition to the therapeutic Botox® treatments described above, Dr. Rollheiser, ND, also offers ultrasound-guided Botox® injections for select pain and neuromuscular conditions, including chronic pain conditions and cervical dystonia. Please see the Pain Management & Orthopedic Injections section for more information about ultrasound-guided Botox® and other injection therapies offered by Dr. Rollheiser, ND.