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The South Florida Scrambler Therapy team provides top-rated Calmare therapy to patients across the United States.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), formerly known as RSD, is widely considered one of the most challenging chronic pain conditions to manage. It is characterized by intense, burning pain and hypersensitivity that often feels disproportionate to the original injury. For many, CRPS becomes a relentless cycle that is unresponsive to traditional nerve blocks or heavy medications, leaving patients searching for a way to manage the constant physical and emotional toll of the burning sensation.
Scrambler Therapy provides a breakthrough for CRPS patients by re-training the brain to ignore chronic pain signals and replace them with non-pain signals. This non-invasive, FDA-cleared protocol serves as a powerful alternative to invasive procedures like spinal cord stimulators or permanent implants, offering a path to break the CRPS pain cycle and reclaim your independence.
South Florida Scrambler Therapy believes in providing direct, specialized CRPS care. We are a cash-based practice and do not bill insurance, allowing us to focus entirely on your clinical outcomes. For patients seeking flexible payment options, we offer prepayment discounts to help make this life-changing therapy accessible.
CRPS is not just a localized injury; it is a complex dysfunction of the nervous system. While traditional medicine often treats symptoms with medications or invasive blocks that simply mask the pain, Scrambler Therapy provides a safe, non-invasive alternative that addresses the root cause: the continuous transmission of burning pain signals from overactive nerves to the brain.
Unlike traditional therapies that focus on physical manipulation, Scrambler Therapy re-trains the brain. By sending a synthetic non-pain signal through the nerves to the central nervous system, we can effectively reset the pain threshold. This improvement in neuro-function helps to eliminate the chronic pain loop, improving your overall mobility, sleep, and quality of life without the side effects of narcotics.
Common Characteristics of CRPS:
| Feature | Scrambler Therapy | Traditional Therapies |
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| Non-invasive, drug-free chronic pain relief |
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Often medication-based or invasive |
| Designed to target neuropathic pain signals at the source |
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Typically only focused on symptom management |
| No surgery, injections, or recovery downtime |
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Can involve procedures or extended recovery |
| Personalized electrode placement based on pain pattern |
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Standardized treatment with less customization |
| FDA-cleared technology for chronic pain applications |
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May vary by modality and intended use |
Dr. Rick Markson is one of the few practitioners worldwide to have received advanced certification training directly from the inventor of Scrambler Therapy.
We are proud to use the FDA-cleared ST-5A Scrambler Therapy device, the only technology of its kind proven to provide CRPS treatment results.
Serving CRPS Patients Locally in South Florida and Across the United States
South Florida Scrambler Therapy is proud to be the first location in Broward and Miami-Dade County, and one of the few locations in the United States providing Scrambler Therapy.
Our clinic is minutes from Fort Lauderdale Airport, close to great hotels, dining, and beaches, so you can focus on healing and keep life simple and comfortable between sessions.
Take a look at our informative Scrambler Therapy videos to see how the technology works and hear from patients who have found relief.
Traveling from Wisconsin to South Florida Scrambler Therapy was the best decision I've made for managing my CRPS. After years of searching for relief, I finally experienced significant improvement thanks to the exceptional care I received. Dr. Markson's Scrambler Therapy, combined with the outstanding physical therapy provided a level of relief I hadn’t felt in years. Their expertise and dedication made all the difference, and I am incredibly grateful for the positive impact they’ve had on my life. I highly recommend them to anyone struggling with CRPS
I am a medical professional who Came to Dr Markson for scrambler therapy for 6 years of nerve pain in my right posterior rib cage from an accident. He was very transparent on the procedure and as honest as they come. I have some improvement for the first time in 6 years that even John’s Hopkins couldn’t improve. Dr Markson were as nice and accommodating as you would hope for.. Now we are at the end of initial therapy I amm feeling optimistic for the first time in a long time.
I had almost no quality of life before discovering South Florida Scrambler Therapy! They are kind, take their time, explain things in a way that can be understood, and they gave me a chance at life again. They can help with many disorders but I can without a doubt say they treated my CRPS with great results. I am forever grateful to them. Should boosters be needed, this will always be where I go.
Dr. Markson and his team are so kind and helpful! After a week of Scrambler Therapy, I’m seeing major improvements to the nerve pain I was left with after a double spinal fusion. After trying so many different things, it’s such a relief to have found a non-invasive treatment that works! I’m excited to see continued success as I do more sessions. I’m so grateful to the South Florida Scrambler Therapy team.
Highly recommend south Florida scrambler therapy I cannot recommend south Florida scrambler therapy after struggling with relentless nerve pain and trying countless treatments with little to no relief, I finally found hope here.from the very first season, I started feeling a difference, and with each visit,my pain continued decrease. The staff is beyond amazing compassionate knowledgeable and truly dedicated to helping their patients heal.they took the time to understand my pain and customized the treatment to fit my needs. Thanks to scrambler therapy, I finally have my life back,free from constant pain.if you suffering from nerve pain and feel like you've run out of options, do yourself a favor and try south Florida scrambler therapy. It was a game changed for me and I highly highly recommend them.
If you are experiencing the signature burning pain, swelling, or extreme sensitivity (allodynia) of CRPS that hasn't responded to traditional nerve blocks, lidocaine, or medication, it is time to address the neurological root. CRPS is a state where the nervous system is locked in a loop of overactivity. If the pain is limiting your mobility or you have been told a spinal cord stimulator is your only remaining option, Scrambler Therapy can provide the necessary reset to break that chronic pain cycle.
Most CRPS treatments try to dull the symptoms at the site of the pain or block the signal entirely using drugs or surgery. However, CRPS is a complex problem with how the brain and central nervous system process information. Scrambler Therapy is effective because it doesn't just mask the pain; it replaces the burning CRPS signal with a non-pain signal. This re-trains the brain to perceive the affected area as normal again, effectively lowering the pain threshold without the need for invasive implants.
Scrambler Therapy (Calmare Therapy) uses EKG-style surface electrodes to send a non-pain signal that the brain recognizes as normal, whereas a TENS unit merely masks pain signals with a buzzing sensation. Scrambler Therapy aims to achieve long-term re-training of the brain's pain perception.
No referral is required. Our health history review and phone consultation are designed to determine if you are a candidate for care.
South Florida Scrambler Therapy is a cash-based practice. We do not bill insurance, which allows us to provide direct, specialized care without the restrictions often imposed by insurance companies.
Yes. It is considered safe, non-invasive, and drug-free. Side effects are rare and generally mild, such as temporary skin redness at the electrode site.
Patients typically notice relief within 3-5 sessions, though a full clinical course of 10–12 sessions is required for long-term brain re-training.
A typical session lasts 30–60 minutes, depending on the treatment plan and the patient’s specific pain condition.
A full treatment course usually includes 10–12 sessions, delivered over two to three weeks. Some patients may need booster sessions later.
