Botox is most known for being an effective treatment for wrinkles and other aesthetic needs, but it is also a treatment for a lot of other things. Many uses are currently FDA-approved and there are more and more uses for Botox that are being investigated. Consider some of these lesser-known reasons to get Botox injections. 

Eye Health

There are several applications of Botox that improve eye health. Botox injections can help to correct eye misalignment, a disorder known as "strabismus." The injections help both eyes to look directly in the direction you are looking. If you are suffering from an excess of involuntary blinking, then Botox injections can also be an effective treatment. The injections help to relax the muscles, calming them and reducing involuntary movement.

Migraines and Headaches

Headaches in their many forms plague many people. Getting an injection of Botox is a lesser-known treatment for headaches. Approved by the FDA, Botox can help relax migraines and chronic headaches, improving the lives of people who are suffering from constant and recurring pain. If you have unsuccessfully tried other treatments for head pain, Botox injections may be an effective treatment.

Pain Treatment

Similarly, there are other chronic pain issues that can be treated with injections of Botox. Pains that are caused by overactive or tight muscles can be treated with Botox, which helps to calm the muscles. Some of the specific issues that Botox can ease are back pain, shoulder pain, and neck pain. Getting Botox injections helps reduce the pain that can cause a lot of issues in your daily life. 

Nervous System Disorders

Some nervous system disorders that cause spasms or over-tight muscles can be eased by Botox treatments. A bladder that is overactive can be treated by Botox, calming the bladder and providing you more comfort in your daily life. Botox was originally used for spasms in the neck but is now used to treat more types of muscle spasms.

Experimental Uses

There are a lot of up-and-coming uses for Botox that are really interesting. Some of the newer uses for Botox are depression, voice disorders, TMJ pain, teeth grinding, abnormal heartbeat, and even cold hands. There are a lot of uses for Botox being discovered every year. These injections help to improve people's lives every day and could help improve your life if you are dealing with any of these problems.

Talk to your doctor to learn more about Botox.