Options For Treating Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Biofeedback

Biofeedback is a technique used to control certain functions in the body. With biofeedback, the patient is connected to electrical sensors that allow them to receive information regarding their body. By using the feedback, they can make subtle changes to their body like relaxing muscles to relieve pain. Biofeedback helps patients control their bodies by seeing real-time results of their actions. There are a variety of methods that can be used. Patients can monitor their breathing, heart rate, brain waves, muscle contractions, temperature, and sweat gland activity. In the treatment of complex regional pain syndrome, these tools can sometimes help patients identify ways of reducing their pain through organic movement. Biofeedback training is typically offered in physical therapy clinics.