When pain keeps getting in the way, you deserve time to explore your options. Learn how ketamine infusions may fit into a personalized pain-care plan at Pacific Pain & Wellness Group.
A pain consultation built around your daily life
Pain can make familiar parts of life feel out of reach: a comfortable night's sleep, time with family, or getting through the workday. When previous treatments have not provided enough relief, it is reasonable to ask what else may help. Pacific Pain & Wellness Group offers physician-guided ketamine infusion care in Torrance as one option for selected patients with persistent pain.
Your evaluation starts with your diagnosis, medical history, medications, previous treatments, and the activities you want to work toward. Together, you and your clinician can discuss whether ketamine belongs in your care plan or whether another approach better fits your needs.
Where ketamine may fit in chronic pain care
Ketamine acts on NMDA receptors involved in pain signaling. It works differently from opioid medications and may be considered for certain difficult-to-treat pain conditions. Ketamine is FDA-approved as an anesthetic; its use for chronic pain is off-label.
Conditions discussed during an evaluation may include complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS, also called reflex sympathetic dystrophy or RSD), neuropathy and nerve pain, fibromyalgia-type pain, persistent post-surgical pain, and migraine or headache patterns. Evidence and expected benefit differ by condition. Having one of these diagnoses does not automatically make ketamine the right treatment.
Infusions are considered within a broader plan that may include medication management, injections, nerve blocks, rehabilitation, or other interventional care. Our chronic pain resource hub and back pain treatment guide can help you explore that wider picture.
What the infusion experience involves
If treatment is recommended, ketamine is given through an IV in a monitored clinical setting. The team explains preparation, the visit, and recovery instructions before you begin, and monitors your response during and after the infusion.
Possible effects include nausea, drowsiness, changes in blood pressure, and feeling detached from your surroundings. Ketamine can also carry serious risks, including breathing problems and misuse. Your clinician reviews your individual risks and the safeguards needed for treatment. Session planning and follow-up depend on your response and care goals; improvement is not guaranteed.
For a practical walk-through, read what to expect during ketamine infusion therapy. You can bring questions about the appointment, transportation, or recovery to your consultation.
Care that considers pain and mental health together
Living with pain can affect sleep, mood, relationships, and confidence in everyday activities. Pacific Pain & Wellness Group brings pain management and mental health care together, so those concerns can be part of the same conversation rather than treated as unrelated problems.
If depression is your main reason for exploring treatment, visit ketamine infusions for depression. For help comparing the two pathways, see our ketamine resource hub.
Why choose Pacific Pain & Wellness Group?
Our approach combines clinical evaluation, individualized planning, and ongoing support. The goal is to understand what is keeping you from the life you want to lead and discuss a realistic path forward, whether that includes ketamine or another treatment.
Our Torrance office serves people from Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and communities throughout the South Bay. Contact the team to confirm the location and scheduling details for your consultation.
Take the next step with a conversation
You do not need to decide on an infusion before reaching out. A consultation gives you space to ask questions and understand your options. New patients can request an appointment online; existing patients should call the office to schedule. An online request is not a confirmed appointment.