CRPS

What is complex regional pain syndrome?

CRPS is a chronic pain condition that typically affects one limb, often after an injury, surgery, stroke, or heart attack. The pain is usually much more intense than expected for the original injury and may include:

• Burning sensations
• Swelling
• Changes in skin color or temperature
• Sensitivity to touch

At Midwest Innovative Pain Management, the team understands how challenging CRPS can be and provides compassionate, personalized care to help patients regain control of their lives.

What causes CRPS?

Although the exact cause isn’t always clear, CRPS is thought to result from an abnormal response in the nervous system after an injury or trauma.

Nerves that normally transmit pain and other sensations become overly sensitive, sending exaggerated signals to the brain. Over time, this can lead to muscle weakness, joint stiffness, and difficulty using the affected limb.

How is CRPS diagnosed?

The Midwest Innovative Pain Management team begins the diagnostic process with a thorough evaluation, including a detailed review of your symptoms, medical history, and any previous injuries or surgeries. They may also use imaging studies or nerve tests to rule out other causes of pain.

Understanding your specific symptoms and triggers helps them design a treatment plan that targets the root of your pain, not just the symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment help prevent long-term complications.

What treatments are available for CRPS?

Midwest Innovative Pain Management offers a range of minimally invasive, evidence-based treatments to reduce pain and improve function, including:

Medications

The team may prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs, nerve pain medications, and/or muscle relaxants to reduce discomfort and calm overactive nerves.

Physical therapy and desensitization techniques

Gradual movement, stretching, and touch therapy can help restore mobility, prevent stiffness, and reduce sensitivity.

Nerve blocks

Sympathetic nerve blocks temporarily interrupt abnormal pain signals and help reset the nervous system, often providing rapid relief.

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS)

For patients with severe or long-term CRPS, SCS may help. It delivers mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord, blocking pain signals before they reach the brain.

Call Midwest Innovative Pain Management to schedule a consultation or use the online booking feature today to start your path toward lasting CRPS symptom reduction.