CRPS Case on Restoring Mobility and Pain Relief
Overview
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is one of the most challenging and debilitating pain conditions to treat. For L., a 9-year-old gymnast, it was life-changing. Seven months before seeking treatment, she fell during gymnastics training on her left shin. The pain slowly spread to her knee, making it unbearable to walk. Once an active and energetic child, she was now forced to rely on crutches, unable to bear weight on her leg. Despite undergoing extensive medical tests—including blood work, CT scans, and MRIs—doctors diagnosed her with CRPS due to trauma. Eventually, she was diagnosed with CRPS, a condition known for its severe, persistent pain and limited treatment options.
Key challenges
- Intense, unrelenting pain that made even the lightest touch unbearable.
- Loss of mobility, requiring crutches for support.
- Hypersensitivity, where simple contact with the knee caused sharp, electric-like pain.
- Circulatory issues, causing her left leg to appear bluish due to abnormal blood flow.
- Emotional distress, as her once-active lifestyle was abruptly taken from her.
Treatment
Understanding the severity of L.’s condition, we took a neuroacupuncture approach—one that has shown promising results in treating CRPS by regulating pain signals in the brain. Her treatment included:
- Gentle but precise acupuncture
Two needles placed in her ears and 4 in a scalp to help reduce pain perception in the brain.
- Movement therapy
While the needles were in place, we encouraged her to stand using parallel bars, carefully shifting weight onto her left leg—something that had been too painful before.
- Ongoing support and adjustments
Ensuring her comfort while progressively increasing her mobility.
Outcomes
- After just one session, she transitioned from using two crutches to one, a sign that her pain was already decreasing.
- By the sixth session, she no longer needed crutches and was using a cane instead.
- By the tenth session, she walked independently and even played soccer again—a moment of joy and freedom she had feared was lost.
- While she still experienced minor challenges walking up stairs, her pain had dramatically reduced, allowing her to regain control of her life.
Neuroacupuncture for CRPS
L.’s journey is a testament to the power of neuro acupuncture Ottawa clinic in treating even the most complex pain conditions. More than just relieving symptoms, it helped restore her hope, movement, and childhood joy.
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