When Hope Feels Lost: Ted's Inspiring Patient Journey at The Spero Clinic, from Despair to Recovery
Ted's journey from despair to recovery highlights the transformative power of the Spero Clinic’s innovative treatments for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a debilitating condition often called the "suicide disease."
Fayetteville, AR, February 21, 2025 --(PR.com)-- “I asked my wife to take my guns out of the house because I was in so much pain…”
Statements such as these demonstrate the harsh reality of those suffering from debilitating chronic pain, caused by a rare disorder called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Often called the “suicide disease,” CRPS can be triggered after a minor injury has occurred – a sprained wrist or twisted foot - and can worsen over time to become a howling, raging storm of pure pain.
Such was the case with Ted, whose ordeal began after what seemed like a minor injury, which quickly escalated into a life-changing condition. According to The Spero Clinic website, CRPS is a complex neurological disorder characterized by severe, burning pain, swelling, and heightened sensitivity in the affected area, stifling a person's life.
For Ted, the pain became so overwhelming that it not only impacted his physical health but also his mental well-being. “I was trapped in a cycle of pain, and nothing seemed to provide relief,” says Ted. “I explored countless treatments, but they were merely temporary solutions that didn’t tackle the underlying issues. I felt like I was out of options.”
The True Causes Behind CRPS
The National Institute on Health reports that CRPS affects more than 200,000 Americans today. Symptoms related to CRPS include mental fog, memory loss, decreased immune function, GI dysfunctions, and even PTSD. Because of this wide range of symptoms, it has been difficult to isolate a single cause for this condition, which is one of the reasons for the prevailing medical opinion that there is no cure for CRPS.
Yet, seeing the effects of CRPS, Founder and CEO of the Arkansas-based Spero Clinic, Dr. Katinka van der Merwe, conducted extensive research to isolate the root cause of CRPS. She concluded that CRPS is associated with an imbalance and malfunction of the central nervous system. This system regulates all functions of the body and its organs and affects muscles, nerves, organs, and systems. If the central nervous system fails or is blocked in any way, it gives rise to a myriad of problems and may also interfere with how the body is supposed to function and respond to its environment.
Because of these findings, an entirely new way of treatment was needed to repair and reactivate the cranial nerves and central nervous system. And that started the healing process of hundreds of CRPS patients. Says Dr. Katinka, “I set out on a journey ten years ago that made treating the nervous systems of those suffering from CRPS not only a part of my life as a chiropractic physician but my passion and my mission.”
For the First Time, Hope
Dr. Katinka’s work resulted in The Spero Clinic – the only facility in the world to successfully treat chronic pain conditions such as CRPS, Long Covid, Fibromyalgia, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Through personalized, targeted treatments, Spero helps patients heal their nervous system, and strengthen their muscles while providing hope for a future without pain.
Through non-invasive methods, patients like Ted can learn to rewire their brain’s pain response, leading to a significant decrease in their symptoms. According to Dr. Katinka, “By helping patients retrain their brains, we are essentially restoring their sense of control. We want them to feel empowered in their recovery.”
For Ted, this method ended up changing his life. After participating in sessions, he began to experience less pain and improved mobility. “It was like a lightbulb went off,” Ted recalls. “For the first time, I felt like I wasn’t just a victim of my pain. The therapies instilled hope in me, and gradually, the pain started to diminish. I feel like I have my life back.”
It’s this approach—looking for and treating the causes of the pain—that has earned the Spero Clinic an unprecedented 84% success rate in treating their patients, according to their website.
For more information about the Spero Clinic, go to www.thesperoclinic.com or call (479) 304-8202.
Statements such as these demonstrate the harsh reality of those suffering from debilitating chronic pain, caused by a rare disorder called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Often called the “suicide disease,” CRPS can be triggered after a minor injury has occurred – a sprained wrist or twisted foot - and can worsen over time to become a howling, raging storm of pure pain.
Such was the case with Ted, whose ordeal began after what seemed like a minor injury, which quickly escalated into a life-changing condition. According to The Spero Clinic website, CRPS is a complex neurological disorder characterized by severe, burning pain, swelling, and heightened sensitivity in the affected area, stifling a person's life.
For Ted, the pain became so overwhelming that it not only impacted his physical health but also his mental well-being. “I was trapped in a cycle of pain, and nothing seemed to provide relief,” says Ted. “I explored countless treatments, but they were merely temporary solutions that didn’t tackle the underlying issues. I felt like I was out of options.”
The True Causes Behind CRPS
The National Institute on Health reports that CRPS affects more than 200,000 Americans today. Symptoms related to CRPS include mental fog, memory loss, decreased immune function, GI dysfunctions, and even PTSD. Because of this wide range of symptoms, it has been difficult to isolate a single cause for this condition, which is one of the reasons for the prevailing medical opinion that there is no cure for CRPS.
Yet, seeing the effects of CRPS, Founder and CEO of the Arkansas-based Spero Clinic, Dr. Katinka van der Merwe, conducted extensive research to isolate the root cause of CRPS. She concluded that CRPS is associated with an imbalance and malfunction of the central nervous system. This system regulates all functions of the body and its organs and affects muscles, nerves, organs, and systems. If the central nervous system fails or is blocked in any way, it gives rise to a myriad of problems and may also interfere with how the body is supposed to function and respond to its environment.
Because of these findings, an entirely new way of treatment was needed to repair and reactivate the cranial nerves and central nervous system. And that started the healing process of hundreds of CRPS patients. Says Dr. Katinka, “I set out on a journey ten years ago that made treating the nervous systems of those suffering from CRPS not only a part of my life as a chiropractic physician but my passion and my mission.”
For the First Time, Hope
Dr. Katinka’s work resulted in The Spero Clinic – the only facility in the world to successfully treat chronic pain conditions such as CRPS, Long Covid, Fibromyalgia, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Through personalized, targeted treatments, Spero helps patients heal their nervous system, and strengthen their muscles while providing hope for a future without pain.
Through non-invasive methods, patients like Ted can learn to rewire their brain’s pain response, leading to a significant decrease in their symptoms. According to Dr. Katinka, “By helping patients retrain their brains, we are essentially restoring their sense of control. We want them to feel empowered in their recovery.”
For Ted, this method ended up changing his life. After participating in sessions, he began to experience less pain and improved mobility. “It was like a lightbulb went off,” Ted recalls. “For the first time, I felt like I wasn’t just a victim of my pain. The therapies instilled hope in me, and gradually, the pain started to diminish. I feel like I have my life back.”
It’s this approach—looking for and treating the causes of the pain—that has earned the Spero Clinic an unprecedented 84% success rate in treating their patients, according to their website.
For more information about the Spero Clinic, go to www.thesperoclinic.com or call (479) 304-8202.
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