There are two types:

• CRPS Type 1: Formerly called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), this occurs without confirmed nerve injury.
• CRPS Type 2: Previously known as causalgia, this involves a confirmed injury to a specific nerve.

CRPS can affect any limb, though it’s most common in the arms, hands, legs, or feet.

Common symptoms include:

• Burning or stabbing pain in the affected area
• Skin sensitivity, swelling, or color/temperature changes
• Muscle weakness or limited mobility
• Changes in skin texture, hair, or nail growth
• Persistent pain long after the initial injury has healed

Commonly Affected Areas

CRPS most often affects one limb (e.g., hand, arm, foot, or leg), but symptoms can spread. Common locations include:

• Wrist, hand, or fingers after a fracture or surgery
• Foot or ankle following sprains, breaks, or procedures
• Shoulder or knee after orthopedic trauma

How Cryoneurolysis Helps

CRPS is notoriously difficult to treat. Cryoneurolysis provides a non-destructive, targeted option to calm overactive peripheral nerves contributing to the pain cycle. Barcelona Cryo Center uses ultrasound-guided cryoneurolysis to identify the specific sensory nerves involved and apply precise cold therapy to block their pain signals temporarily — helping the body reset its pain response.

Key Benefits:

• Minimally invasive: No incisions or general anesthesia
• Precise nerve targeting: Guided by real-time ultrasound imaging
• Reversible and repeatable: Nerve function gradually returns, allowing for retreatment if needed
• Breaks the pain cycle: Helps restore motion, reduce medication use, and improve quality of life
• Outpatient relief: In-clinic treatment with minimal downtime

Ideal Candidates

You may benefit from cryoneurolysis if you:

• Have been diagnosed with CRPS Type 1 or Type 2
• Struggle with burning, throbbing, or hypersensitivity in one limb
• Have persistent pain after healing from injury or surgery
• Want a non-surgical alternative to nerve blocks or medication

Reclaim Control Over CRPS

CRPS can be physically and emotionally exhausting — but it doesn’t have to define your life. Cryoneurolysis offers a targeted, modern solution to help you regain function, reduce pain, and move forward with greater freedom and confidence.

Schedule your consultation with Barcelona Cryo Center today.