Introduction

ASCPM offers Botox® (onabotulinumtoxinA) for Spasticity as an effective treatment option for patients experiencing muscle spasticity.
Spasticity is a condition in which muscles become stiff, tight, or overactive, often caused by neurological conditions such as stroke,
multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, or brain injury. Botox therapy can help reduce excessive muscle tone,
improve comfort and enhance functional movement.

How It Works

Botox is a purified protein that is injected directly into overactive muscles.
It works by blocking the nerve signals that cause excessive muscle contraction.
By calming these signals, Botox allows the muscle to relax, reducing stiffness and involuntary tightening.
This targeted approach helps improve range of motion and makes affected muscles easier to stretch and use.

Benefits

  • Reduced muscle stiffness and tightness: Helps relieve uncomfortable muscle rigidity and spasms.
  • Improved mobility and function: Can make walking, reaching, or performing daily activities easier.
  • Enhanced comfort and positioning: Reduces pain and improves posture or limb positioning.
  • Targeted, non-surgical treatment: Botox is minimally invasive and focuses only on affected muscles.

About the Procedure

Treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation to identify which muscles are contributing to spasticity and how it affects daily function.
During the procedure, Botox is injected into selected muscles using a fine needle. In some cases, guidance techniques may be used
to ensure precise placement for optimal results.

The procedure is performed in-office and typically takes a short amount of time. Most patients resume normal activities the same day.
Improvement is often noticed within days to a couple of weeks, with peak benefit developing over several weeks.
Because the effects are temporary, repeat treatments are usually scheduled at regular intervals to maintain results.

Your ASCPM provider will work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan, often in coordination with physical or occupational therapy,
to maximize functional gains and long-term outcomes.