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Botulinum (Botox) Injection for Low Back Pain

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How well does a botulinum (Botox) injection work for low back pain?

Treating long-term low back pain with botulinum toxin A has been tried. But there have not been enough studies done to know how well it works.

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Current as of: August 25, 2022

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
Nancy Greenwald MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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