Overview

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that usually affects an arm, leg, hand, or foot. It often develops after an injury or surgery, but in some cases, it can appear without a clear cause. CRPS involves a malfunction of the nervous system, leading to intense pain, swelling, skin changes, and sensitivity in the affected area. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent long-term complications.

Common Symptoms

• Burning, stabbing, or throbbing pain in a limb
• Swelling and changes in skin temperature or color
• Extreme sensitivity to touch or cold
• Stiffness, weakness, or limited movement
• Changes in skin, hair, or nail appearance
• Pain that worsens over time or spreads beyond the original site

Conditions We Treat

• May follow injury, surgery, casting, or immobilization
• Can occur without any identifiable cause
• Often involves a misfiring of the body’s pain and healing response
• Can develop after seemingly minor incidents or repetitive stress

How We Can Help

At Restore Spine and Pain, we recognize that CRPS can be life-altering. Our team takes a compassionate, multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment. Whether your symptoms began after an injury or gradually developed over time, we focus on calming the overactive nerves, improving function, and helping you return to daily activities.

Treatment Options Offered

1. Non-opioid medications to reduce nerve sensitivity and inflammation
2. Physical therapy with a focus on desensitization and movement restoration
3. Sympathetic nerve blocks to reset abnormal pain signals
4. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for cases that don’t respond to standard care
5. Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) in select chronic cases
6. Coordination with physical therapy and pain psychology when appropriate