Pain Management

We also offer specialized pain management treatments for a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to achilles tendon injuries, ankle pain and sprains, ACL injuries, back pain, bicipital tendonitis, elbow pain, foot pain, greater trochanteric bursitis, hamstring injuries, herniated discs, hip pain, joint pain, ligament sprains and tears, lower back pain, lower leg and foot pain, medial and lateral epicondylitis, meniscus tears, muscle pain and injuries, neck pain, osteoarthritis, pelvic pain, peroneal tendonitis, piriformis syndrome, plantar fasciitis, radiculopathy, p

What is a Pre-surgical Pain Consultation?

Pre-surgical pain consultation is a service that helps you manage your pain and discomfort before, during, and after surgery. It involves developing a customized pain management plan that takes into account your specific surgical procedure, medical history, and other factors that may impact your recovery.

What Are Facet Joint Injections?

Facet Joint Injections are also known as zygapophysial joint blocks. These joints are located on the back of the spine where one vertebra overlaps another. They guide and restrict the movement of the spine. Steroid injections are used to relieve pain caused by Facet Joint Syndrome, which can be due to degeneration of the spine, spinal stenosis, or osteoarthritis.

What is BOTOX® for Migraines?

BOTOX® is a neurotoxin that temporarily blocks the release of chemicals that cause muscle contractions, which can reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines. Chronic migraines are defined as occurring 15 or more days per month, each lasting 4+ hours.

What is Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)?

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is a device implanted under the skin that generates low voltage electric currents to interrupt pain signals traveling from the spinal cord to the brain. It is typically recommended for patients who have not found relief from other non-surgical pain management treatments.

What is Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)?

Radiofrequency Ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that involves heating up a small area of a nerve to disrupt the transmission of pain signals to the brain. RFA provides long-term pain relief for patients with chronic pain in the lower back, neck, and joints, and is often used to relieve arthritis pain.

How does Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Treatment work?

What are Diagnostic & Therapeutic Nerve Blocks?

Diagnostic and therapeutic nerve blocks are injections used in pain management. They target nerve pathways to either numb the sensation of pain in the affected nerve or interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain.

Types of Nerve Blocks:

Chronic Pain Management: Finding Relief and Improving Quality of Life

Chronic pain is a complex condition that can originate from many sources, such as injury or underlying medical conditions, and persist for many months or years. It can be debilitating, affecting one's physical and mental health, and dramatically impacting their quality of life. At Pacific Pain & Wellness Group, we understand the toll chronic pain can take on a person, and we are here to help.

What is Chronic Pain Management?

What is Ketamine?

Ketamine, a compound used in medicine for over 50 years, was first synthesized in 1962 and approved for use in the United States in 1970. While it is sometimes known for its misuse as an illegal drug, Ketamine is medically used to induce and maintain general anesthesia during surgery. Recently, it has been gaining acceptance for its effectiveness in relieving chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression. Pacific Pain & Wellness has fine-tuned its ketamine protocol since 2013 to yield the most effective and long-lasting results for patients.

Epidural steroid injections can be a powerful tool in pain management. At Pacific Pain & Wellness Group, we offer minimally invasive epidural steroid injections to help relieve pain and restore your quality of life.

What are Epidural Steroid Injections?