BACLOFEN💊 vs. BOTOX💉for spasticity

Hey there!

BACLOFEN💊 vs. BOTOX💉for spasticity

This is a question that I have been receiving a lot lately! ⭑Here are my thoughts⭑

Baclofen is usually the first course of action to reduce spasticity because it’s the least invasive being a pill that is taken.

The thing to know about baclofen is that it is systemic. Meaning, it can reduce spasticity over the whole body just as any other pill would like Advil or Ibuprofen🙌🏻

Botox however does NOT treat systemically. Botox is injected into one or several muscle groups in the same area, and it will reduce spasticity in those specific muscles💪🏻

In my experience, clients with MS who have tried Baclofen and noticed 0️⃣ improvement…didn’t notice a change with Botox either.

However, my clients who did notice SOME improvement with Baclofen, even a small amount, also noticed an improvement with Botox.

It’s EXTREMELY important to know that with both options, you will likely feel weaker afterwards😮‍💨 Sometimes that spasticity is actually what is holding us upright in good posture.

And without that spasticity we’re loosey-goosey and feel like noodles🍜 Therefore the dosing is really important👍🏻

Talk to your neurologist about which one would be the best fit for your spasticity👩🏼‍⚕️

I hope this helps you decide whether or not you would like to talk to your neurologist about a course of treatment for spasticity or not.

Best,

Dr. Gretchen, PT

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