Chronic Pain / CRPS

Chronic Pain & CRPS Treatment in Palo Alto, CA. Advanced IV Ketamine Therapy for Lasting Pain Relief.

Located in Palo Alto, CA.

We know your pain is real. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is widely recognized as one of the most agonizing conditions a person can endure—often scoring higher on the McGill Pain Index than childbirth or amputation. Too often, patients with severe chronic pain feel misunderstood or dismissed by the medical system.

At Palo Alto Mind Body, we see and understand you.

With a state-of-the-art infusion center and a track record of over 20,000 successful ketamine and esketamine treatments, our clinic provides advanced, evidence-based interventions for treatment-resistant pain. While our foundation is in concierge psychiatry, our deep expertise in IV Ketamine Therapy allows us to offer profound, physiological relief for patients suffering from CRPS, Chronic Pain Syndrome, and Fibromyalgia.

650-681-2900

Our Multidisciplinary Approach to Chronic Pain Recovery

Because chronic pain impacts every facet of your life—your body, your mind, and your future—we take a comprehensive, holistic approach to your recovery. Our core offerings include:

IV Ketamine Infusion Therapy (Our Premier Pain Intervention) IV Ketamine is emerging as one of the most highly effective, breakthrough treatments for CRPS and chronic pain. By blocking the NMDA receptors in the brain and nervous system, ketamine can essentially "reboot" malfunctioning pain pathways and drastically reduce central sensitization. For many patients, our specialized ketamine pain protocols offer the first real relief they have felt in years.
Psychotherapy & Compassionate Support Living with relentless, debilitating pain takes a massive toll on your mental health. It is entirely normal for chronic pain sufferers to experience secondary depression, severe anxiety, medical trauma, and grief over a changing lifestyle. We provide expert psychotherapy and emotional support to help you build resilience, process trauma, and regain your quality of life. We treat the mental and emotional weight of the pain, so you can focus on healing.
Functional Medicine To support your body’s natural healing processes, we utilize functional medicine to look at the "whole picture." By addressing underlying inflammation, nutritional imbalances, and metabolic factors, we can help optimize your physiological health and support your nervous system from the inside out.
Collaborative Care with Your Medical Team Restoring your quality of life requires a cohesive team effort. While we focus on advanced interventional treatments, functional medicine, and emotional well-being, we collaborate closely with your pain medicine physicians, primary care providers, and other specialized healthcare professionals. This ensures you receive a seamless, comprehensive approach to your long-term recovery.

Chronic Pain / CRPS Q&A

What is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)?

CRPS is a debilitating neurological condition that typically affects a limb after an injury, trauma, or surgery. Instead of healing normally, the peripheral and central nervous systems malfunction, sending constant, amplified pain signals to the brain.

CRPS is generally classified into two types:

Type 1: Causes severe chronic pain and dysfunction without identifiable nerve damage to the affected limb.
Type 2: Presents the same agonizing symptoms, but is tied to distinct, known nerve damage.

What are common symptoms of CRPS?

Symptoms can vary, but typically include:

Persistent Pain: Continuous, intense burning or throbbing pain that is wildly disproportionate to the initial injury.
Hypersensitivity: Extreme sensitivity to touch or cold (allodynia), where even clothing resting on the skin is unbearable.
Skin & Temperature Changes: The affected area may fluctuate between sweaty and dry, or change colors (red, blue, or blotchy).
Swelling & Stiffness: Severe inflammation that severely limits mobility.
Motor Dysfunction: Difficulty moving the limb, tremors, spasms, or eventual muscle atrophy.

If left untreated, CRPS can lead to irreversible tissue deterioration and muscle contractures. Early, aggressive intervention is vital.

Find Relief at Palo Alto Mind Body

Don't let CRPS or chronic pain dictate your life any longer. Relief is possible, and our dedicated team is here to guide you through every step of your healing journey.

Chronic Pain / CRPS