Our clinic provides an integrated neurological approach for those dealing with complex regional pain syndrome.
Comprehensive Care for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Functional Neurology • Calmare® Scrambler Therapy • Laser Therapy
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is not simply a pain condition—it is a disorder of the nervous system involving abnormal brain signaling, autonomic dysfunction, inflammation, and impaired sensory processing. Because of this complexity, effective care must go beyond symptom suppression and focus on normalizing how the nervous system processes pain and sensation.
Our clinic provides an integrated neurological approach using Functional Neurology, Calmare® Scrambler Therapy, and Therapeutic Laser Therapy to address the underlying drivers of CRPS and support meaningful, lasting improvement.
Understanding CRPS: A Nervous System Disorder
CRPS occurs when the nervous system becomes locked in a maladaptive pain state. Common features include:
- Persistent pain disproportionate to the original injury
- Burning, stabbing, or electric sensations
- Temperature, color, and circulation changes
- Swelling, stiffness, and movement avoidance
- Extreme sensitivity to touch (allodynia)
- Autonomic nervous system imbalance
Over time, pain signaling becomes amplified and reinforced across multiple levels of the nervous system—including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and autonomic pathways.
This is why treatment must be neurologically focused and multi-dimensional.
Functional Neurology: Re-Training the Brain and Nervous System
Functional neurology focuses on how different regions of the brain and nervous system communicate, regulate pain, and control movement and autonomic function.
How Functional Neurology Helps CRPS
CRPS is frequently associated with:
- Distorted brain maps of the affected limb
- Left–right hemispheric imbalance
- Dysfunction in central pain modulation centers
- Sympathetic nervous system overactivity
Functional neurology uses targeted neurological input to restore balance, improve communication between brain regions, and promote healthy neuroplasticity.
Care May Include:
- Sensory retraining and desensitization strategies
- Visual–motor integration exercises
- Balance and vestibular stimulation
- Eye movement–based neurological activation
- Autonomic regulation protocols
- Graded motor imagery and mirror-based therapies
Potential Benefits:
- Reduced pain amplification
- Improved movement and coordination
- Decreased hypersensitivity
- Improved circulation and temperature regulation
- Better sleep, mood, and cognitive function
Rather than forcing movement through pain, functional neurology teaches the brain to reinterpret the affected area as safe and functional again.
Calmare® Scrambler Therapy: Correcting Pain Signaling
Calmare® Scrambler Therapy is designed to address neuropathic pain, including CRPS, by altering how pain information is transmitted to the brain.
How Calmare® Works
In CRPS, nerves repeatedly send incorrect pain messages. Calmare® therapy:
- Uses surface electrodes placed near the painful region
- Delivers synthetic nerve signals interpreted as “non-pain”
- Replaces abnormal pain signaling traveling to the brain
- Helps retrain the nervous system’s perception of sensation
Unlike conventional electrical stimulation, Calmare® therapy focuses on reprogramming pain pathways rather than masking symptoms.
Benefits for CRPS Patients:
- Reduction in neuropathic pain intensity
- Improved tolerance to touch and movement
- Decreased reliance on pain medications
- Progressive improvement over a treatment series
- Sustained results for many patients after completion
Therapeutic Laser Therapy: Supporting Tissue and Nerve Recovery
Therapeutic Laser Therapy plays a critical role in addressing the inflammatory and circulatory components of CRPS.
How Laser Therapy Helps CRPS
Laser therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular activity and improve tissue health.
Key Effects Include:
- Reduction of neuroinflammation
- Improved microcirculation and blood flow
- Enhanced mitochondrial energy production
- Support for nerve and soft tissue repair
- Decreased swelling, stiffness, and discomfort
Why This Matters in CRPS
CRPS is commonly associated with:
- Impaired circulation
- Persistent inflammatory signaling
- Delayed tissue and nerve recovery
Laser therapy helps create a physiological environment that supports neurological rehabilitation and pain modulation.
Why an Integrated Neurological Approach Matters
CRPS rarely responds to a single treatment modality. By combining functional neurology to regulate brain and autonomic function, Calmare® therapy to correct neuropathic pain signaling, and laser therapy to support tissue health and healing, we address CRPS at multiple levels of the nervous system simultaneously.
This approach is designed to:
- Reduce pain and hypersensitivity
- Improve functional movement
- Support long-term neurological change
- Restore confidence and quality of life
What to Expect
Each patient begins with a comprehensive neurological assessment to evaluate:
- Sensory and motor processing
- Autonomic nervous system involvement
- Pain distribution and triggers
- Functional limitations and compensations
Care plans are individualized and adjusted based on response and progress.
A Neurology-Based Path Forward
CRPS can feel overwhelming, but the nervous system is adaptable. With the right input, guidance, and consistency, it can change.
Our goal is not only pain reduction—but restoring neurological balance, functional ability, and confidence in movement.
If you are located in Lake Charles, Louisiana and looking for care to treat complex regional pain syndrome, reach out to us at Diagnostic Health & Injury.