Complex regional pain syndrome

Chronic pain, usually in a limb after injury or surgery, caused by a misfiring nervous system. No cure, but pain management can restore function.

Pathway
Pain — interventional
Reviewed by
Hussein Imran Mousa, consultant neurosurgeon
Reading time
1 min read

At a glance

What it is

A chronic pain condition where the nervous system misfires and generates pain signals — often after an injury or surgery — most commonly affecting a limb.

How we approach it

No single cure; the plan combines physiotherapy, chiropractic care, targeted injections, and neuromodulation to control pain and preserve function.

Hand affected by complex regional pain syndrome

What complex regional pain syndrome is

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a condition that occurs when the nervous system misfires and sends signals to the brain that get interpreted as pain. The exact cause is unclear, but CRPS is believed to develop from a dysfunction in the nervous system triggered by injury or surgery.

CRPS commonly affects the arms or legs but can occur anywhere in the body. It is a chronic condition that can be extremely difficult to manage. With pain-management services at Alimran Medical Center, patients can achieve relief and improved quality of life.

How CRPS is treated

There is no cure for CRPS, but many treatments can help patients manage their pain and return to the activities they value. At Alimran Medical Center the plan is built from the options below, tailored to each patient.

Treatment options at Alimran Medical Center

Injection therapies

Advanced and neuromodulation

Book a consultation

The secretary schedules first appointments during clinic hours; please have prior imaging, operative notes and a current medication list available at the time of the call.

This page provides general information about complex regional pain syndrome and is not a substitute for individual medical assessment. If your symptoms are severe or worsening, contact a clinician promptly.