Question
9 MOS AGO SON HAD CC FUSION TO C5. HAD PT...TENS...TRIGGER POINT INJ. TO NO AVAIL.  MUSCLES IN NECK NEVER RELAXED. SHOULDER AND HEAD PAIN ALSO. HE IS TAKING NEURONTIN TID AND DILAUDID 2MGS.  MUSCLE RELAXANTS DID NOTHING. DRS WANT HIM TO HAVE BOTOX.  WHAT ARE THE CHANCES THEY WILL HELP ?
CAN HIS CONTRACTED MUSCLES BE CAUSING HIM TO HAVE DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING ALSO ?
                          THANK YOU  

Answer
Those are some difficult questions to answer without seeing your son in person to perform some tests.  There could be many things that are causing the muscle spasms.  Bony misalignment is the first thing that comes to mind.  Whether it is his skull, the other surrounding cervical vertebrae, or even lower in his back.  A thorough evaluation by a professional is needed.  I strongly suggest seeing a chiropractor that specializes in cranial matters.  I am a member of such a group, go to www.sorsi.com to locate a doctor near you.  I am in St. Paul, Minnesota and would be more than happy to see him.  If you have any question or concerns, email me or go to my website at www.healinghandschiro.com.

Dr. Starbuck