Your guide to Botox
Did you know many people have medical conditions in which their muscles and nerves do NOT work properly .One way to alleviate these conditions is to use Botox to block the signals from the nerves to the muscles and /or sweat glands
1/post stroke
Spacticity is a term used to describe muscle tightness .It is a common problem in people who have had a stroke with damage to nerves responsible for controlling muscles.Making muscles hard to move and difficult to control .Botox can help stroke patients with this condition
2/Cerebral palsy
Spasticity effects Children with CP creating stiffness in the arms ,thighs and hips .As with adults who’ve had a stroke, muscles and tendons become shorter.Botox can help these children
3/Cervical dystonia
In this condition the neck and shoulders suddenly tense up for no reason .You may find it hard to speak,swallow or look straight ahead.Botox can help this condition
4/Hemifascial spasm
A condition where one side of your face causes spasm .In severe cases your mouth may clamp shut ,making it hard to eat.Botox can help
5/ Excess sweating
This embarrassing condition can be helped with Botox
6/Cosmetic use -Botox can also aid with skin health and anti -aging
If you want to speak to our GP Dr Rupal Naik at the clinic about the benefits of Botox just call 01834 813975 and she can help advise you
