Botox: Not Just for Wrinkles
Botox: Not Just for Wrinkles
When most people hear the word Botox, they immediately think of its wrinkle reducing properties. However, Botox is much more than an anti-aging tool. Botox can treat a variety of medical conditions such as; chronic headaches, TMJ, and even excessive sweating. First, I will tell you how Botox works and then how Botox works to effectively treat these conditions.
How Botox Works:
Botox interrupts the signals between nerves and muscles which results in a reduction in the muscle contractions that cause fine lines and wrinkles. This ability to block muscle-contractions is what makes Botox a perfect treatment to combat against certain muscle related disorders.
Botox for Chronic Migraines:
Botox received FDA approval for the treatment of chronic migraine in October 2010, and sales have skyrocketed ever since. At first it wasn’t completely known why this injectable helped reduce the pains from migraines. However, we know now that Botox blocks nerves, such as acetylcholine, that send pain messages to the brain. Additionally, Botox relaxes muscles, so they become less sensitive to pain.
Botox for TMJ or Jaw Tension:
TMJ or jaw tension is caused by excessive clenching or grinding of the jaw. If the jaw becomes overworked or displaced, a person can suffer from chronic headaches and even sharp jaw pain. Luckily, Botox can relieve the pain by relaxing the muscle thus, making your jaw unable to proceed in the unconcise and uncontrollable action of clenching and grinding.
Botox for Excessive Sweating:
Botox can even help reduce the perspiration of excessive sweaters. Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, can affect daily life. This condition with sweat often coming from faces, hands, feet, and underarms. As with migraines and TMJ, Botox for excessive sweating interrupts and blocks a nervous system process; specifically, the drug blocks the chemical that activates sweat glands.
