Chronic pain can be debilitating for those who experience it, taking a person out of their daily life with no comfort in sight. Left untreated, it can even lead to side effects like depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and an increased risk of suicide. However, this often tough-to-target-and-treat condition has shown improvement under ketamine therapy. We want to turn our focus on sciatic nerve and chronic back pain.
Ketamine and Chronic Pain
Chronic pain, especially pain associated with the sciatic nerve and back pain, often leaves a sufferer feeling exhausted and isolated. Sciatic pain can lead to an excruciating sensation shooting down your legs, while back pain can keep you from being able to enjoy every day activities. Traditionally, those suffering from these conditions are prescribed opioids, muscle relaxers, and anti-inflammatory medications, which don’t always work and can lead to addiction.
Ketamine, which has long been used as an anesthetic, has proven itself to be a valuable option for chronic pain. Here’s why:
Fast results. Those who receive ketamine therapy, whether by infusion or other application, often report that their pain disappears quickly, sometimes within minutes.
Few side effects. A typical ketamine therapy session lasts anywhere from twenty minutes to an hour. After your session is complete, you can usually return to normal activities—perhaps even pain free.
Eliminates the need for other treatments. Some people who undergo ketamine therapy for their chronic pain no longer need to use other treatment options, like anti-inflammatories, after a couple of sessions.
Treats by-products of pain. In addition to treating chronic pain effectively and quickly, ketamine has shown itself to be a valuable tool in fighting depression and anxiety, in addition to substance abuse. Your session may leave you feeling better in more ways than one.
Is Ketamine Right for You?
If you’ve suffered from chronic pain with little relief from traditional treatment options, ketamine therapy might be the key to restoring yourself to your full life again. Booking a consultation is the first step to treating your sciatic nerve or back pain with this therapy. An expert can assess your situation and the likelihood of ketamine therapy offering relief.
Ketamine therapy is safe with few side effects (occasionally a patient may experience high blood pressure, nausea, or vomiting), with the ability to experience life after chronic pain being its highest reward.
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