Opioid-Free Relief, Backed by Interventional Expertise
Midwest Pain & Wellness offers medical (not cosmetic) Botox® to help prevent chronic migraine and ease painful muscle overactivity from cervical dystonia—so you can get back to life with fewer symptoms and more good days. Our care is collaborative, minimally invasive, and opioid-free.
Is Botox Right for You?
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Chronic Migraine: Adults with ≥15 headache days/month (each ≥4 hours) who need prevention (not for episodic migraine).
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Cervical Dystonia: Adults with abnormal neck muscle contraction causing painful, involuntary head posture.
How We Help (Simple 3-Step Process)
1) Assess – Focused history and exam; review prior records and imaging as needed.
2) Recommend – A written plan that starts conservatively and adds interventional options appropriately.
3) Treat – Image-guided procedures and on-label Botox protocols when you’re a candidate, all within a coordinated, opioid-sparing approach.
What to Expect
For Chronic Migraine
We use the FDA-approved PREEMPT protocol: 155 Units divided across 31 tiny injections in 7 head/neck muscle areas, typically every 12 weeks. Most people notice benefits within 2–4 weeks, building across 2–3 treatment cycles.
For Cervical Dystonia
Dosing and sites are individualized to your pattern (e.g., rotation, tilt, anterocollis). Treatments are usually repeated about every 12 weeks to maintain relief.
Safety & Side Effects (What We Discuss Up Front)
Common effects can include neck pain and headache (migraine protocol) and, for cervical dystonia, dysphagia (trouble swallowing), neck pain, and headache. Your clinician will also review rare but serious risks, including potential spread of toxin effect.
Why Midwest Pain & Wellness
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Opioid-free philosophy with evidence-based, minimally invasive care.
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Specialist-led: Interventional pain expertise with fellowship training and multidisciplinary coordination.
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Convenient Chicago Ridge location & easy scheduling.
Ready to Start?
Call: 708-571-3669
Address: 10258 Southwest Highway, Suite B, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415.
Botox® for Chronic Migraine & Cervical Dystonia FAQ's
What is medical (not cosmetic) Botox and how does it work for pain?
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a neuromuscular blocking agent that temporarily reduces overactive muscle contraction and modulates pain signaling by inhibiting acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction. In chronic migraine, this helps prevent headache days; in cervical dystonia, it reduces abnormal neck muscle activity and neck pain.
Is Botox FDA-approved for migraine and cervical dystonia?
Yes. Botox is FDA-approved for the prophylaxis of headaches in adults with chronic migraine (≥15 headache days/month, each lasting ≥4 hours) and for treating cervical dystonia in adults to reduce abnormal head position and neck pain. It is not approved for episodic migraine.
What does the treatment protocol look like for chronic migraine?
The FDA-approved regimen is 155 Units given as 31 small injections across 7 specific head/neck muscle areas, typically every 12 weeks (the PREEMPT protocol).
How long do benefits last and how often will I need injections?
Effects typically last about 3 months; most patients repeat treatment every 12 weeks to maintain benefit.
Can Botox be combined with other migraine preventives (like CGRP-targeting therapies)?
Combination strategies are sometimes used for patients who need additional control; your plan is individualized within current preventive-therapy guidance.