Botox for Chronic Migraine in Toronto

Botox is an approved treatment for chronic migraine, a condition defined as 15 or more headache days per month, with migraine symptoms occurring on many of those days.

At Jacobs Pain Centre in Toronto, Botox injections may be considered for people with chronic migraine who continue to experience frequent headaches despite preventive medications.

How Botox Helps Treat Chronic Migraine

Botox works by targeting nerve signals involved in migraine pain pathways.

During treatment, small amounts of Botox are injected into specific muscles around the head and neck. These injections help reduce migraine frequency for some people living with chronic migraine.

What to Expect During Botox Treatment

Botox treatment involves a series of small injections placed in specific areas of the head and neck.

The procedure is performed in clinic and usually takes about 15–20 minutes. Botox treatments for migraine are typically repeated every 12 weeks.

Who May Benefit From Botox for Migraine

Botox treatment may be considered for people who:

Frequently Asked Questions

Chronic migraine is defined as 15 or more headache days per month, with migraine symptoms on at least eight of those days.

Botox treatments are typically administered every 12 weeks.

The injection procedure usually takes about 15–20 minutes.

Injections are placed into specific muscles around the head and neck involved in migraine pain pathways.

No. Botox is used as a preventive treatment to help reduce migraine frequency.