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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

If you're living with unexplained, persistent pain after an injury or surgery, you may be suffering from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Dr. Miller specializes in diagnosing and treating CRPS, providing advanced and personalized care to help manage pain and improve your quality of life.

What is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)?

CRPS is a chronic pain condition that typically occurs after an injury or surgery. The pain is often severe and disproportionate to the original injury, sometimes spreading to other parts of the body. This condition is thought to result from abnormal nerve responses, leading to constant pain signals even without further trauma.

What causes CRPS?

While the exact cause of CRPS is not fully understood, it is commonly triggered by:

  • Injury to a limb or extremity (e.g., fractures, sprains, or surgery)

  • Nerve damage or dysfunction

  • Trauma to muscles, joints, or skin

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While it most often affects the arms, legs, hands, or feet, CRPS can impact other areas of the body.

What are the symptoms of CRPS?

The symptoms of CRPS can be debilitating and include:

  • Intense, burning, or throbbing pain

  • Swelling and changes in skin color or temperature

  • Sensitivity to touch or movement

  • Limited range of motion

  • Muscle weakness or atrophy

  • Abnormal nail and hair growth

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Without treatment, CRPS symptoms may worsen, and conventional pain management methods often prove ineffective.

How is CRPS diagnosed?

CRPS is frequently misdiagnosed because its symptoms can mimic those of other conditions. Dr. Miller conducts a comprehensive evaluation, including a thorough physical examination, medical history review, and potentially diagnostic imaging or nerve studies, to accurately diagnose CRPS and rule out other conditions.

How is CRPS treated?

Once diagnosed, Dr. Miller develops a personalized treatment plan to reduce pain and restore function. Treatment options may include:

  • Medications to control pain and inflammation (e.g., nerve pain medications and anti-inflammatory drugs)

  • Physical therapy to improve mobility and strength

  • Nerve blocks or injections for targeted pain relief

  • Spinal cord stimulation or sympathetic nerve treatments

  • Psychological support, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), to help cope with the emotional impact of chronic pain

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Dr. Miller also emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes such as stress management, regular exercise, and maintaining good sleep habits to support your overall health.

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If you suspect you have CRPS or if you’re struggling with chronic pain, contact Dr. Miller today to schedule a consultation. Let Dr. Miller help you take the next step toward managing your condition and improving your quality of life.

We Also Perform

  • Epidural Injection

  • Radiofrequency Rhizotomy

  • DISCSEEL

  • Laser Discectomy

  • Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial and Permanent

  • Stellate Ganglion Block

  • Cluneal Nerve Stimulator Trial and Permanent

  • SI Joint Injection​​

  • Medial Branch Block

  • Nerve Block

  • Sympathetic Nerve Block

  • Botox Injection

  • Biocellular Therapies

  • Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection​

  • IV Therapy and NAD+

  • ​Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (PENFS)

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