Man going through physical therapy to help alleviate his Complex Regional Pain SyndromeComplex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a challenging and often misunderstood condition. While it typically starts in one area—often following an injury or surgery—it can sometimes spread, affecting multiple regions of the body. This progression can make an already difficult condition even harder to manage. 

At Freedom Spine & Pain Center, our team is led by Dr. Rajesh K. Sharma, MD, a Board-Certified expert in Anesthesiology and Pain Management, and Dr. Vrunda H. Pandya, MD, a fellowship-trained anesthesiologist with over a decade of experience. If you or a loved one in Kerrville, Boerne, or San Antonio, TX, are dealing with CRPS, exploring your options for effective treatment is vital.

How CRPS Can Spread and Affect Daily Life

CRPS is a chronic pain condition that causes severe discomfort, often disproportionate to the initial injury. Symptoms like burning pain, swelling, temperature changes, and heightened sensitivity can develop in the affected area. CRPS spreads beyond the initial site for some individuals, impacting multiple body parts.

This spreading can happen in three ways:

  1. Contiguous Spread: Pain spreads to adjacent areas.
  2. Mirror-Image Spread: Symptoms appear in the same spot on the opposite side of the body.
  3. Independent Spread: CRPS develops in an unrelated area.

When CRPS spreads, it can significantly impact daily life, making activities like walking, writing, or even resting nearly impossible without discomfort. Early detection and tailored care are essential to managing this progression.

CRPS Management Strategies

Although CRPS can feel overwhelming, effective treatments are available to help manage the condition and improve quality of life. At Freedom Spine & Pain Center, we specialize in personalized CRPS management, offering a variety of advanced options, including:

  • Medications: Prescription medications can help reduce inflammation and alleviate pain.
  • Physical Therapy: Gentle exercises can improve mobility and circulation, helping to desensitize affected areas.
  • Nerve Blocks: These injections can interrupt pain signals, providing relief.
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation: This advanced therapy uses electrical signals to block pain messages from reaching the brain.

Our team understands the complexities of CRPS and the unique challenges it brings when it spreads to multiple areas. That’s why we focus on creating individualized treatment plans to address each patient’s specific needs.

Regain Control of Your Life Today in Kerrville, Boerne, and San Antonio, TX

If CRPS is spreading or you’re struggling to manage your pain, you don’t have to face it alone. Freedom Spine & Pain Center offers compassionate, expert care to Kerrville, Boerne, and San Antonio, TX patients. We aim to provide relief, restore function, and help you regain control of your life.

Schedule a consultation today and take the first step toward effective CRPS management. Together, we’ll develop a plan to address your pain and improve your quality of life.

Contact us now at 210-920-8945 to learn more about our CRPS treatment options and start your journey to lasting relief.