Value

Botulinum-toxin has been used in medicine for more than twenty years, in particular in neurology for the treatment of diseases that are accompanied by a abnormally severe muscle tension. Botulinum-toxin has been used for more than seven years for the treatment of chronic pain in the USA with great success. In particular, the treatment of muscular-related headaches, neck, and back pain has proven to be very successful.

Advantage

The muscle-relaxing medication that has been prescribed up until now has had the unpleasant side effect of drowsiness as well as dependency when used over a longer period of time. Exactly that is the advantage of botulinum-toxin-therapy. After being injected into the muscle, it isn't distributed throughout the body, and so side effects, such as drowsiness, lack of concentration, or weight-gain aren't a problem!

Follow-up

Immediately following the injection, physical and physiotherapeutic treatment can be continued. A specific follow-up treatment is not necessary.

Ability to work

The ability to work is generally not impaired by treatment with botulinum-toxin.

Sports

Physical activity through various sports is possible shortly following the injection.

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