• Who can benefit from Botox?
• Does it work?
• Are Botox injections painful?
• How many treatments will I need?
• Do I need to keep exercising and stretching afterward?
• Does Botox have any side effects?
• Are Botox injections safe?

One of the most exciting new treatments offered at the Kaplan Clinic is the use of Botox to treat pain. Most people only think of Botox injection to fill in wrinkles or stop excessive sweating. But according to Dr. Mary Babcock, an expert in administering Botox, "Clinical research has demonstrated that in most cases, one injection of Botox diminishes patients' pain by 50 percent or more."

Who can benefit from Botox?

Our physicians use Botox primarily to treat many muscle conditions including trigger points and spasticity. Botox is also very effective in helping to resolve chronic plantar fasciitis. This is heel pain that has been present for more than six months and still hurts, despite steroid shots, stretching exercises and anti-inflammatory drugs.

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