Conditions We Treat

Specializing in the Assessment, Treatment, Prevention and Maintenance

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injuries can result from damage to the vertebrae, ligaments or disks of the spinal column or to the spinal cord itself.

Symptoms of Spinal Injury:

  • Loss of movement
  • Loss of or altered sensation, including the ability to feel heat, cold and touch
  • Loss of bowel or bladder control
  • Exaggerated reflex activities or spasms
  • Changes in sexual function, sexual sensitivity and fertility
  • Pain or an intense stinging sensation caused by damage to the nerve fibers in your spinal cord
  • Difficulty breathing, coughing or clearing secretions from your lungs
  • What causes Spinal Cord Injury?
    • Motor vehicle accidents.
    • Falls
    • Gunshot wounds
    • Sports and recreation injuries..
    • Cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis and inflammation of the spinal cord also can cause spinal cord injuries
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