Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic nerve disorder that causes intense, persistent pain, often in the arms or legs. While the physical symptoms are often overwhelming, the psychological effects of CRPS can be equally difficult. The emotional toll of constant pain is often overlooked but can significantly impact mental health and quality of life.  At Freedom Spine & Pain Center, care is led by Rajesh K. Sharma, MD, a double board-certified pain specialist with fellowship training in Interventional Pain Management, and Vrunda H. Pandya, MD, a board-certified anesthesiologist with advanced fellowship training from New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell. Their experience guides a comprehensive [...]

Living with complex regional pain syndrome, or CRPS, can feel like a relentless cycle of discomfort, confusion, and frustration. When pain medications fail to bring lasting relief, it's easy to feel discouraged.  At Freedom Spine & Pain Center, our care goes beyond prescriptions. Dr. Rajesh Sharma is Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management and completed fellowships in Interventional Pain after residencies in Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology. Dr. Vrunda Pandya is also board-certified in Anesthesiology, with fellowship training in Regional Anesthesia from Weill Cornell. Their expertise drives our comprehensive, targeted CRPS therapies that help reduce pain and restore quality of life. What Is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome? [...]

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) describes chronic pain in the arm or leg. It generally develops after an injury or procedure. However, the pain is usually disproportionate to the severity of the injury. Unfortunately, CRPS is not fully understood and is a fairly uncommon condition, which has allowed for a number of misconceptions surrounding the condition. Here, we'll dispel some of these myths. What Are the Symptoms of CRPS? CRPS comes with a sea of various symptoms and waves of flare-ups and remissions. Symptoms of CRPS can include: Pain that exceeds severe Muscle spasms Stiff joints Sensitivity to cold Changes [...]