Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a rare but painful condition for which early treatment can prevent the progression of the disease. At Spine LLC, we treat Columbus patients suffering with CRPS using a variety of treatments for the chronic pain.
What Is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
Complex regional pain syndrome is a type of chronic pain that can sometimes occur after a patient has surgery or sustains an injury. The pain can also be sometimes due to no identifiable injury or trauma. In any event, the resulting pain is much worse that the condition causing it. The medical community has limited understanding of why it occurs, but with the proper treatment, pain can often be successfully managed; if treated early enough, remission is a possibility.
Symptoms of CRPS
The symptoms of CRPS include severe, unrelenting pain that is often described as burning. Other symptoms include:
- Throbbing or aching pain
- Swelling, which results in thin, shiny skin
- Extreme sensitivity to touch and temperature
- Joint stiffness that leads to immobility
- Weakness in muscles, which can lead to atrophy
Not everyone will suffer from all the symptoms, but most people will experience pain, swelling, and redness. If you suspect that you have developed CRPS, then it’s important to seek treatment right away. The earlier you obtain treatment, the more likely it is that you can achieve remission. Learn more about the condition.
How We Help
If you are a Columbus-area patient suffering from CRPS, Spine LLC is here to help. We specialize in pain management and will create a customized treatment plan based on your diagnosis and needs. We work closely with your medical team to ensure holistic treatment, and we include both physical and emotional therapy to help make coping with your pain more effective.
Our immediate goal is to reduce your pain and improve the temperature of your skin to prevent permanent damage. Often, this is done by performing a sympathetic block of the affected nerve plexus. For long-term treatment, we will customize a pain management protocol to your specific needs. We also offer interventional treatments along with physical therapy, pharmacological treatments, and psychological and behavioral therapies to help manage this pain.
Don’t Settle for a Life of Pain
If you’re struggling with CRPS, you don’t have to live with the pain. At Spine LLC, our focus is on giving our patients the ability to reclaim their lives through better pain management, more innovative healing therapies, and increased mobility. We specialize in treating pain conditions with a spectrum of proven therapy options ranging from conventional procedures to the latest technology- and science-based approaches. Talk to your primary care physician today for a referral to our specialized pain management clinic and to arrange for a consultation. Let us determine which approach might be most effective for you.
Step away from chronic pain.
