Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a greater than the normal reaction of the body to an injury. It is a poorly understood condition in which a person experiences persistent and debilitating pain that is…
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Explore Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), its symptoms, causes, and treatment options to manage chronic pain and improve quality of life.
How To Treat CRPS Naturally
Complex regional pain syndrome has no cure, however, there are natural remedies to treat symptoms and reduce pain. Learn more here. Complex regional pain syndrome is a chronic pain syndrome also referred to as reflex…
How To Explain CRPS To The Family
If you have been diagnosed with CRPS and are finding it difficult to break the news to your family, find tips in this blog post. Just like many other illnesses, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)…
Foods That Are Known To Aggravate CRPS
For CRPS sufferers, anti-inflammatory foods are recommended. To find out more, and which foods you should avoid if you are a sufferer, continue reading. Some foods are a great source of the vitamins and nutrients…
CRPS & High Blood Pressure
There is a known link between CRPS and high blood pressure, but why? Find out in our blog. As well as causing a whole host of painful symptoms, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also known…
Traveling with CRPS
The holiday season is fast approaching. Traveling when able-bodied has its fair share of challenges but, if you suffer from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), it can seem like a passport to problems. The Government…
CRPS & The Effects Of Hot Weather
It is no secret that extreme weather can worsen symptoms of CRPS. As well as cold weather, hot weather can also have a negative impact on the well-being of sufferers. Read this blog to find…
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome & Brain Fog
Confused, mixing up words, forgetful, severe short-term memory problems, even complete loss of speech – many people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) experience cognitive difficulties, alongside their painful symptoms. Commonly referred to as ‘Brain…
The difference between Type 1 & Type 2 CRPS
Complex regional pain syndrome (CPRS) affects approximately 5% of all injuries that occur yet remains poorly understood. Characterized by severe, debilitating pain, the chronic condition most often affects a person’s limbs and can get progressively…
Why is chronic pain so bad?
When it comes to chronic pain syndrome, there is no universal definition, but it is often explained as pain that has persisted for longer than 12 weeks, or beyond what would be expected to have…