Does Botox Work for Spasticity After Stroke? Let’s Talk About It
Spasticity after stroke can be one of the most frustrating and painful things to deal with—especially when it affects your hand, wrist, or arm. If you’ve experienced it, you know exactly what I’m talking about: the tightness, the curling fingers, the inability to fully open your hand, or the sharp pain when trying to stretch.
That’s why many stroke survivors—maybe even you—are looking into Botox injections as a way to manage it. But the big question remains: Does it actually work?
Botox isn’t just for wrinkles—it’s a medically approved treatment that can help relax overactive muscles by blocking nerve signals. For people with stroke-related spasticity, this can sometimes mean less pain, improved range of motion, and even better function in day-to-day tasks.
But it doesn’t work the same for everyone.
Some stroke survivors report big improvements—less stiffness, better sleep, and more control. Others say it only helped a little or wore off too soon. It’s also usually not a permanent fix—you may need to get injections every few months to maintain results. And like everything in recovery, it works best when it’s part of a larger plan: stretching, therapy, strength training, and rest.
👉 So I want to hear from you: Have you tried Botox for spasticity after stroke? Did it help? Would you recommend it?
Let’s open up this conversation in the comments—or take part in the poll I’ve posted.
Big thanks to CNS Neuro Rehab for the image I’ve used in this post (pictured above). They’re one of the organizations offering Botox as part of their stroke recovery services.
📌 And if you're still unsure about spasticity treatments or want more real talk from stroke survivors who’ve been through it, follow this page. More resources and stories coming your way.
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Does Botox Work for Spasticity After Stroke? Let’s Talk About It
Spasticity after stroke can be one of the most frustrating and painful things to deal with—especially when it affects your hand, wrist, or arm. If you’ve experienced it, you know exactly what I’m talking about: the tightness, the curling fingers, the inability to fully open your hand, or the sharp pain when trying to stretch.
That’s why many stroke survivors—maybe even you—are looking into Botox injections as a way to manage it. But the big question remains:
Does it actually work?
Botox isn’t just for wrinkles—it’s a medically approved treatment that can help relax overactive muscles by blocking nerve signals. For people with stroke-related spasticity, this can sometimes mean less pain, improved range of motion, and even better function in day-to-day tasks.
But it doesn’t work the same for everyone.
Some stroke survivors report big improvements—less stiffness, better sleep, and more control. Others say it only helped a little or wore off too soon. It’s also usually not a permanent fix—you may need to get injections every few months to maintain results. And like everything in recovery, it works best when it’s part of a larger plan: stretching, therapy, strength training, and rest.
👉 So I want to hear from you:
Have you tried Botox for spasticity after stroke?
Did it help? Would you recommend it?
Let’s open up this conversation in the comments—or take part in the poll I’ve posted.
Big thanks to CNS Neuro Rehab for the image I’ve used in this post (pictured above). They’re one of the organizations offering Botox as part of their stroke recovery services.
📌 And if you're still unsure about spasticity treatments or want more real talk from stroke survivors who’ve been through it, follow this page. More resources and stories coming your way.
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