Injection Therapy

Neurological disorders are common concerns, as more than 1,000 such disorders exist. At Central Coast Neurology in San Luis Obispo, California, board-certified neurologist Robert Price, MD, and the team offer injection therapy as a noninvasive way to ease bothersome symptoms linked to neurological conditions and restore quality of life. Schedule an evaluation at Central Coast Neurology by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.

What is injection therapy in neurology?

Injection therapy at Central Coast Neurology uses injections of botulinum toxins or other substances to reduce pain and other symptoms of neurological conditions. The skilled team has many years of experience and is highly trained in administering pain-reducing injections and other neurology treatments. They personalize injection therapy plans that provide the utmost relief. 

Which conditions can injection therapy address?

Neurological conditions that may be treated with injection therapy include:

• Neurological disorders
• Orthopedic conditions
• Chronic pain
• Headaches
• Neuromuscular conditions
• Neuropathies
• Arthritis and joint pain
• Spinal cord injuries
• Muscle spasms after a brain injury or stroke
• Dystonia, spasticity, and other movement disorders
• Muscle tenseness

• Hypersalivation

These conditions may negatively affect your spinal cord, brain, nerves, muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, or other soft tissues. 

Am I a candidate for injection therapy?

The Central Coast Neurology team discusses your symptoms, lifestyle, and medical history to determine if you’re a candidate for injection therapy. They complete physical and neurological exams, blood testing, electrodiagnostic testing, and sometimes imaging procedures to determine the most appropriate, effective treatment plan. 

Your neurologist lets you know what to expect during the procedure and if you should arrange for someone to drive you home afterward.

What happens during injection therapy procedures?

Central Coast Neurology offers the following injections based on your diagnosis:

• Botox® 
• Anesthetic injections
• Hyaluronic acid
• Corticosteroids

Your neurology team may use ultrasound or other imaging guidance to ensure the utmost precision and accuracy during therapeutic injections. They clean and numb the treatment area and gently insert a needle to inject therapeutic substances into targeted tissues. The procedure may last about one hour.

What can I expect after injection therapy?

After completing therapeutic injections at Central Coast Neurology, redness, tenderness, and swelling at the injection site are common side effects. It might take a few days or weeks before you experience symptom relief. The results could last for several weeks or months at a time. 

Your neurologist may suggest additional injections based on your personalized needs, other neurology treatments, or combinations of solutions to achieve highly effective, long-lasting outcomes. 

Schedule a neurology evaluation at Central Coast Neurology by phone or request one online today to determine if injection therapy is right for you.