UT Health Physicians

Advanced Management of Spasticity

Related to: Upper motor neuron treatment, MS symptom treatment, chemodenervation, chemodenervation, Botox for spasticity, intrathecal baclofen (spinal pump)

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Successful management of spasticity is possible through our physicians' extensive training, research, and experience.

UT Health San Antonio's board-certified and fellowship-trained pain specialists offer advanced management for spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis, brain or spine injury, cerebral palsy, ALS, stroke and other conditions.

We offer advanced methods for treating the pain, fatigue and other limitations spasticity places on day to day living. Successful management of spasticity is possible through our physician’s extensive training, research, and experience.

We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our patients. Our pain specialists take every measure possible to ensure we alleviate the symptoms of spasticity without placing additional limitations on our patient’s lives. In addition to a thorough evaluation, our physicians consult with patient’s other medical specialists. This collaborative approach allows our physicians to create a tailored and comprehensive care plan.

We provide every patient a custom plan for treating their symptoms associated with spasticity. The plan could include conservative treatments such as casts and splints, exercises and stretching, cryotherapy, electrical stimulation and medication. We are experts in providing advanced treatment methods such as Botox and phenol injections, nerve blocks, implantable medication pumps, and surgery.

Many of our patients have found relief through our comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to managing spasticity.

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Call 210-450-9850 to make an appointment.