Nura Honors CRPS Awareness Month!
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
November is CRPS Awareness Month! Raising awareness of this condition helps enhance early diagnosis, access to proper treatment, and support for those coping with this condition.
What is CRPS?
CRPS, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, is a complex chronic condition that causes pain in the arms, hands, legs or feet. Although the exact cause of CRPS is unknown, it typically develops after a major injury or surgery.
There are two categories – CRPS Type 1 and CRPS Type 2. Let’s look at the difference between the two.
CRPS Type 1
Type 1 CRPS develops after an injury or trauma but without any specific nerve damage. 90% of people diagnosed with CRPS have Type 1, making it the most common form of the condition.
Symptoms
- Burning or throbbing sensation
- Hypersensitivity to temperature and touch
- Swelling and stiffness
- Skin discoloration, thinning, or shininess
- Changes in hair or nail growth
- Decreased motor function
CRPS Type 2
Type 2 CRPS also develops following an injury or trauma but unlike Type 1, it is associated with nerve damage. Symptoms are similar to Type 1 including intense pain, swelling, and changes in skin color and temperature.
Treatment of CRPS
CRPS cannot be fully reversed, but symptoms can be managed with the proper treatment.
At Nura, we use a multidisciplinary approach tailored to each individual’s symptoms and overall health. Comprehensive pain management strategies like physical therapy, medications, nerve blocks, and behavioral health support can really make a difference to relieve pain.
Options may include:
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Sympathetic Nerve Blocks
- Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Stimulation
- Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
- Targeted Drug Delivery (TDD)
If you or someone you know believe they may be living with CRPS, Nura’s team of pain specialists can help!
Find Pain Relief
Schedule an appointment with one of our pain specialists by filling out our appointment request form or giving us a call at 763-537-6000.
