Muscle relaxation therapy injections

Neuromuscular therapy for headaches and TMJ pain

how & why is Muscle relaxation therapy used in Physiotherapy?

While Muscle Relaxation Therapy may be most commonly known for its usefulness as a cosmetic anti-aging treatment, what’s not nearly as well-known is that cosmetics were not the original intention of the substance, and you might be surprised to find out just how many uses the substance has in other areas of medicine, such as physiotherapy.

origins of Muscle relaxation therapy in phyiotherapy

Muscle Relaxation Therapy was originally intended for people with crossed eyes, and case studies soon followed that showed it also had great benefits for stopping muscle spasms, specifically on the face.

The substance is injected into the body, where it blocks nerve endings from absorbing certain molecules they need to work properly. The diversity of its uses comes not from the substance itself, but in how different medical professionals use its properties to a patient’s advantage.

conditions we treat using Muscle Relaxation Therapy
at the treatment table:

  • One approved use of Muscle Relaxation Therapy is for the treatment of migraines. As doctors were administering treatments to patients for crossed eyes and eyelid spasms, they noticed those patients also started to report fewer headaches. Research followed, and the results were compelling enough that the NHS approved the use in 2010. Patients can receive injections once every three months, and studies have shown it can cut the number of days people experience migraines in half!

  • Another surprising and practical use of Muscle Relaxation Therapy involves injections in the feet to prevent pain. Normally as we walk, our weight is distributed evenly over our feet, but that’s not the case for people who wear certain types of shoes like high heels, or those who may put more wear and tear on their feet, like athletes.

  • Muscle Relaxation Therapy can be used to treat a variety of conditions in the feet and lower extremities such as overactive sweating of the feet or tight muscle and tendon contracture of the calves, which can arise from wearing high heels or from other acquired conditions.

FAQ’s

Are there any side effects?

Some mild side effects may occur, such as temporary redness or swelling at the injection sites.

Will there be any recovery time?

There is little to no downtime associated with muscle relaxation therapy injections. Patients can usually resume their normal activities immediately after the procedure.

Do you offer aesthetic treatments?

Yes! Check out our aesthetic treatments here