Your Pain Is Real. Your Nervous System Holds the Answer.
Chronic pain and CRPS are neurological conditions that require a neurological solution.
Common Symptoms
- Persistent pain that does not respond to conventional treatments
- Burning, stabbing, or electric-shock sensations in the extremities
- Skin color or temperature changes in affected areas
- Heightened sensitivity to touch, temperature, or pressure
- Swelling, stiffness, or decreased range of motion
- Pain that spreads or migrates to new areas over time
How SPN Can Help
Chronic pain and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) are among the most misunderstood and mismanaged conditions in healthcare. Most approaches focus on blocking pain signals with medication, but this does nothing to address the neurological dysfunction driving the pain in the first place. At our clinic, we take a fundamentally different approach rooted in Simplified Practical Neurology.
Dr. Maxa understands CRPS on a deeply personal level. Before she ever became a chiropractor, she was diagnosed with CRPS and experienced firsthand the debilitating pain, the uncertainty, and the frustration of searching for answers. It was her own journey through CRPS — and her recovery — that inspired her to pursue chiropractic school and specialize in functional neurology. She went from patient to doctor because she knew others needed the kind of care she had to fight to find.
Using advanced technologies like ARPwave Neuro Therapy to retrain dysfunctional neural pathways, Vagus Nerve Stimulation to regulate the autonomic nervous system, and microcurrent therapy to support cellular repair, we work to restore normal neurological signaling. Our goal is not to mask your pain but to help your nervous system recalibrate so the pain signals diminish at their source.
Technologies We Use for Chronic Pain & CRPS
ARPwave Neuro Therapy
ARPwave uses patented neuromuscular electrical stimulation to identify and address the neurological origin of pain and dysfunction. Unlike traditional e-stim, ARPwave targets the brain-body signal disruption that causes muscles to absorb force incorrectly, leading to chronic pain and injury. By retraining these neural pathways, the body can heal at an accelerated rate. Sessions typically last 15 to 30 minutes. Dr. Maxa is trained in ARPwave Neuro Therapy and integrates it into a broader nervous-system and movement-focused care model.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
Vagus Nerve Stimulation activates the body's longest cranial nerve, which serves as the primary communication highway between the brain and the gut, heart, and immune system. By stimulating the vagus nerve, we engage the parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) branch of the autonomic nervous system. This helps shift the body out of chronic fight-or-flight mode and into a state conducive to healing.
NeuralChek Assessment
NeuralChek by BrainTap is a Regulatory Systems Baseline Evaluation that provides an objective snapshot of how actively your nervous system is working to maintain balance. A 5-minute scan measures autonomic vs. central nervous system activation (which is driving the body), stress indexing (how hard your system is working to maintain balance), an accelerated aging indicator (your actual age compared to your stress-adjusted age category), and energy and metabolism markers (anabolic vs. catabolic balance). Easy-to-understand charts let you see exactly where your system is functioning well and where it needs support, with side-by-side comparisons between visits to measure real progress.
Microcurrent Therapy
Microcurrent therapy delivers extremely low-level electrical currents (millionths of an ampere) that mirror the body's own bioelectrical signals. These sub-sensory currents stimulate cellular repair processes, increase ATP production, and reduce inflammation at the tissue level. Patients typically feel nothing during the treatment, yet the cellular effects are significant.
Functional Lab Testing
Functional lab testing goes beyond standard bloodwork to provide a comprehensive analysis of biomarkers related to inflammation, hormones, nutrient status, gut health, and metabolic function. These panels help identify the underlying biochemical imbalances that contribute to neurological symptoms. By understanding the full picture, we can create truly targeted treatment plans.
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