Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) causes pain, swelling, and burning sensations in your arms, hands, legs, and feet. Although CRPS typically affects one extremity, it could affect both arms or legs. Primary care physicians treat CRPS with prescription pain medications, physical therapy, and steroid injections. Unfortunately, standard treatments like these provide only temporary relief from symptoms of Complex regional pain syndrome. That's why many Sugarland and surrounding area residents are choosing acupuncture for Complex regional pain syndrome over less effective treatment methods.
Acupuncture offers potential benefits for people suffering from CRPS, especially those who find traditional treatment inadequate or unsuccessful. Dr. Reynolds is a board-certified neurologist and acupuncturist at Hogan Spine & Rehabilitation Center with in-depth knowledge of CPRS and how to utilize acupuncture and chiropractic techniques that help relieve pain by restoring normal functioning to your nervous system.
CRPS symptoms usually emerge gradually and sometimes subside without treatment. One of the first signs of CRPS is a continuous throbbing pain or burning sensation in your leg, arm, foot, or hand. Other symptoms include:
Doctors think that CPRS is caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Involved in sending nerve signals from the spinal cord and brain to other areas of the body, the peripheral nervous system also supports the healthy functioning of the digestive system, the circulatory system, and controls skin temperature and sensation.
Over 90 percent of CRPS cases involve people who have sustained some type of trauma to the affected extremity and damage to the sensory nerve fibers that innervate the limb.
The most common injuries associated with the onset of CRPS symptoms and trauma to underlying nerves include:
Most people with CRPS have this type, which doesn't directly injure nerves in the affected arm or leg. Also called, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, type 1 CPRS often responds well to acupuncture treatment for CRPS.
This type is diagnosed when peripheral nerves are damaged directly by trauma that severs or crushes peripheral nerves.
Clinical evidence indicates that acupuncture reduces inflammation and improves blood flow to extremities experiencing symptoms of Complex regional pain syndrome. In fact, researchers think acupuncture works to relieve pain by causing nerve cells to change the way the brain processes pain signals.
One study found that by stimulating acupuncture points along the kidney, heart, liver, and spleen meridians of patients with CRPS, acupuncturists are able to reduce pain, improve their mood, and boost patients' quality of life.
When searching for acupuncture for CPRS near me, be aware that many doctors claim to be qualified to provide acupuncture treatment for CRPS but do not have the valid credentials that Dr. Reynolds holds. For example, Dr. Reynolds of Hogan Spine & Rehabilitation Center is a certified neurologist, doctor of chiropractic medicine, a diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Neurology, and has earned a Master's degree in acupuncture.
Don't let CRPS diminish your quality of life. Call our Sugarland office today to schedule an appointment for acupuncture for Complex regional pain syndrome. +1 (281) 240-2225.
Yes, muscle spasms and tremors occur because the disrupted nervous system sends erratic motor signals to the surrounding tissues. By inserting fine needles into targeted neuromuscular pathways, acupuncture helps regulate these dysfunctional nerve transmissions. This process encourages hyperactive muscle fibers to relax, improves local blood circulation, and helps calm the involuntary tremors and weakness that often limit flexibility in an affected hand, arm, or foot.
Many patients worry about pain, especially since CRPS causes extreme sensitivity to touch. However, acupuncture utilizes incredibly thin, sterile needles that cause minimal sensation upon insertion. Patients often report feeling a dull ache or a deep, relaxing warmth around the targeted meridians rather than sharp discomfort. Our clinical team prioritizes your comfort, carefully adjusting the technique to match the sensitivity of your affected arm or leg.
Because complex regional pain syndrome involves complex neurological changes, management requires a progressive plan. While a few patients notice a subtle shift in circulation or relaxation early on, a structured protocol of six to twelve sessions is generally recommended to achieve meaningful, lasting changes in chronic discomfort. Our team consistently tracks your progress, adapting your sessions based on how your nervous system responds over time.
Absolutely. An integrated approach often provides the most comprehensive support for your nervous system. Acupuncture is excellent for calming nerve hypersensitivity and reducing systemic inflammation, which can make it much easier for you to participate in low-impact physical therapy or gentle chiropractic care. At Hogan Spine & Rehabilitation Center, we coordinate these conservative treatments to safely maximize your joint mobility and your functional independence in daily activities.
Coverage for acupuncture varies greatly depending on your specific health insurance provider and policy details. Many major plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare, and Medicare, offer benefits for specific physical therapies or chiropractic services that may be included in your comprehensive care plan. Our administrative staff will gladly verify your benefits and outline all available payment options during your initial visit.
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