Neuropathic & Pain Syndromes

Neuropathic & pain syndromes involve conditions where the nervous system misfires or becomes damaged, leading to pain signals that persist even without ongoing tissue injury. These syndromes can cause burning, tingling, shooting, or radiating pain and often arise from nerve injury, spinal conditions, or complex regional pain disorders.

Dr. Jennifer James brings deep clinical insight to the evaluation and treatment of complex pain conditions, particularly those involving neuropathic mechanisms. Her expertise spans both diagnosis and functional assessment, with a focus on conditions that often present diagnostic and medico-legal challenges.

She routinely evaluates:

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

• Fibromyalgia

• Neuropathic pain following spinal cord injury or neurotrauma

• Radiculopathy and nerve root compression syndromes

• Chronic pain with overlapping medical conditions

Dr. James integrates physical medicine, rehabilitation principles, and evidence-based literature to assess causation, prognosis, and treatment options. Her evaluations consider not only the clinical presentation but also the functional impact and long-term implications for work, daily living, and recovery.