Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Treatment
BioHealth Pain Management Specialists
Complex regional pain syndrome, or CRPS, can cause intense and persistent pain in an arm, hand, leg, or foot. BioHealth Pain Management provides personalized treatment to reduce symptoms, improve mobility, and help patients regain function.
What Is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
CRPS is a chronic pain condition that may develop after an injury, surgery, fracture, or nerve damage. The pain is often more severe or lasts longer than expected based on the original injury.
Symptoms may include:
- Burning or throbbing pain
- Extreme sensitivity to touch
- Swelling and joint stiffness
- Changes in skin color or temperature
- Changes in sweating
- Muscle weakness or spasms
- Limited movement in the affected area
Benefits of CRPS Treatment
Early and personalized treatment may help reduce pain, restore movement, maintain strength, and prevent symptoms from becoming more limiting.
If persistent pain or sensitivity is affecting an arm or leg, contact BioHealth Pain Management at 424-360-0066 to schedule an evaluation.
How Is CRPS Treated?
Treatment depends on the symptoms and stage of the condition. Options may include medication, physical or occupational therapy, sympathetic nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation, or other minimally invasive pain management procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
The exact cause is not fully understood. CRPS may develop after an injury, surgery, fracture, stroke, or nerve damage, but symptoms can sometimes appear without a clear trigger.
CRPS Type 1 develops without confirmed damage to a specific nerve. CRPS Type 2 involves a known nerve injury. Both types can cause similar symptoms.
There is no single test for CRPS. Diagnosis is based on symptoms, medical history, and a physical examination. Testing may be used to rule out other conditions.
CRPS usually begins in one limb but may spread beyond the original area in some cases. Early evaluation and treatment are important.
CRPS Type 1 develops without confirmed damage to a specific nerve. CRPS Type 2 involves a known nerve injury. Both types can cause similar symptoms.