Question
im asking this question 4 my father he was in a car accident 11 months ago. he broke his neck and was a c3 injury. he now has a plate in his back and screws and a colum was shaved. he has some movements in his legs and arms but not as much his arms he has a lot of tone and seems 2 allways be tensed up. his doctor recomemded botox and now its getting close 2 him getting the shots he is a liitle scared cause we are hearing some negitive and some good things i would like to know if u think botox would help the tone and stiffness in his arms.

Answer
Hi Brina,

From what I've heard it seems to work. I almost had my calf muscles in my legs injected, but the day of my appointment they didn't have the Botox. So I didn't go back. But I know the doctors at the hospital I go to like to use Botox.

I do have another idea you might consider, Acupuncture. I had a horrible time with my back, the entire length of my back was painfully tight for a few weeks when I decided to try acupuncture. I had never tried it before, but for some reason I figured why not. I had to go three times, but after the third visit my back was as loose as it had ever been.

I hope this helps, I will keep good thoughts for your father.

Take care,
       Ken