Ketamine Assisted Therapy for Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain Treatment
At Vigor Wellness Space, we offer Ketamine-Assisted Therapy using intramuscular injections as an effective treatment option for individuals suffering from chronic pain, especially when traditional pain management approaches have provided limited relief.
Ketamine is a well-established analgesic with unique properties that make it particularly valuable for chronic pain conditions. It works by blocking NMDA receptors in the central nervous system, which play a major role in pain amplification and central sensitization.
How Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Helps Treat Chronic Pain
Ketamine helps reduce pain amplification by affecting NMDA receptors in the central nervous system. This can be especially helpful for chronic pain conditions where pain signals remain active even after traditional treatments.
Rapid Pain Relief
Many individuals report significant reductions in pain intensity within hours to days after treatment.
Less Central Sensitization
Ketamine may help reset overactive pain pathways in the brain and spinal cord that keep chronic pain signals firing.
Improved Pain Tolerance
Patients often notice less severe flare-ups and better ability to function day to day.
Complex Pain Support
Ketamine may be helpful for nerve pain, fibromyalgia, CRPS, phantom limb pain, and migraine-related pain.
Pain and Mood Benefits
Since chronic pain and depression or anxiety often coexist, treatment may improve both pain levels and emotional well-being.
Better Daily Functioning
Reduced pain intensity may support better sleep, improved mobility, and greater quality of life.
Why Intramuscular Injections?
We use IM ketamine injections for chronic pain because they allow for a smooth, comfortable, and carefully monitored treatment experience.
- ✓ Precise, adjustable dosing tailored to your pain levels and response
- ✓ A comfortable experience without the need for IV access
- ✓ Smooth onset and sustained therapeutic effects in a calm, supportive setting
- ✓ Close medical monitoring by a board-certified psychiatric provider throughout the session
What the Research Shows
Ketamine has been used for decades in pain management and is supported by a growing body of evidence for treatment-resistant chronic pain. Clinical studies show meaningful pain reduction in many patients with neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and other refractory conditions. For some, a short series of treatments can provide weeks to months of relief and help break the cycle of chronic pain.
Is Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Right for You?
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy may be a strong option if chronic pain has continued despite traditional approaches and is affecting your quality of life.
- ✓ You have chronic pain that has not responded well to opioids, nerve blocks, physical therapy, or other standard treatments
- ✓ You suffer from neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, CRPS, or other complex pain syndromes
- ✓ Pain significantly impacts your quality of life, sleep, or mood
- ✓ You want treatment that addresses both the neurological and emotional aspects of chronic pain
Treatment Contraindications
Our services strive to help improve mental and physical well-being. Therefore, certain conditions may be contraindicated for your health.
Where indicated, medical clearance from your doctor may be warranted for safety. Conditions such as heart failure, end-stage kidney disease, cancer, and pregnancy may require additional review.
Treatment Combinations
Several treatment therapies may be necessary to achieve optimum results and outcomes.
Outcome Timeline
We ask that you give each treatment at least 12 weeks or more for full effectiveness when compliant with your personalized treatment plan.
