General Pain Disorders
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Symptoms, causes, and how Clearway specialists diagnose and treat complex regional pain syndrome.
Overview
What is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is an uncommon but severe chronic pain condition, usually affecting an arm or leg after an injury. Early specialist treatment makes a significant difference.
Common symptoms
Continuous burning or throbbing pain, usually in a limb
Sensitivity to touch or cold
Swelling, skin color or temperature changes
Stiffness and reduced movement of the affected area
What causes it
Fractures, sprains, or other injuries (even minor ones)
Surgery or limb immobilization
Abnormal nervous system response to injury
How Clearway can help
Your care begins with a careful evaluation - history, examination, and imaging review - to confirm the source of your pain. From there, your specialist builds a plan that may include targeted interventional procedures, physical therapy, and coordinated medication management.
Spinal Cord Stimulatorsfor CRPS and severe chronic pain
Trigger Point Injectionsfor muscle spasms and tender points
Stellate Ganglion Blockfor sympathetically-mediated pain
This page is educational and is not a substitute for medical advice. If your pain is severe, sudden, or accompanied by loss of bladder or bowel control, seek urgent medical care.