Will Botox make the limb weak?

Botox Injection for Spasticity

حقن البوتوكس لعلاج التشنج العضلي

What It Is

Ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections relax specific overactive muscles after stroke, in multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, or dystonia — reducing stiffness and pain, easing hygiene and dressing, and unlocking rehabilitation gains.

What to Expect

20–30 minute clinic session, muscles selected by examination

Ultrasound localisation of each target muscle

Effect builds over 1–2 weeks, peaks around 6 weeks

Repeated every 12 weeks alongside physiotherapy

Goals set with patient and family before each cycle

Who It Is For

Post-stroke arm/leg spasticity, MS-related spasticity, cerebral palsy (from age 6+), cervical dystonia, and painful muscle overactivity limiting daily care.