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SUNS' P.J. TUCKER OUT 6-8 WEEKS FOLLOWING BACK SURGERY

The spinal cord is one of the most important organs. Without it, there would be no information from the brain to other parts of the body and vice-versa

 In fact, the spinal cord and our brain make up the central nervous system. So it stands to reason that you shouldn't ignore a spinal cord injury or myelopathy.

A spinal injury can lead to the loss of physical sensation, which can affect mobility. Loss of feeling or sensation and movement below the injury can be complete or incomplete.

Traumatic injury to back, face, neck, head or chest

Forceful twisting of the middle part of the body

SYMPTOMS OF SPINAL INJURIES OR COMPLICATIONS

Unusual placement or positioning of the head

Never move anyone you suspect of suffering a spinal injury. Keep the person still and calm until help arrives. You should leave the person’s head and neck in the position where you found them, because unnecessary movement may cause more complications and may dislocate a vertebrae.

SPINAL CORD INJURIES SHOULD NOT BE IGNORED

Spinal cord injuries are divided into two types: incomplete and complete. An incomplete spinal cord injury is one in which the injured party still has functioning body parts located below the affected body part. A complete spinal cord injury is one in which the injured cannot move anything below the body part that was affected.

Incomplete spinal cord injuries are more common than complete injuries. Over 60% of all injuries to the spinal cord are incomplete. This is because medical professionals know the proper ways to respond to this type of injury in order to avoid complicating it. There are three common types of incomplete spinal injuries:

An anterior injury is found at the spinal cord's front. In this type of injury the sensory pathways and motor are damaged. A central injury is found at the cord's center and involves nerve damage. A Brown-Sequard injury occurs when one side of the spinal cord has been injured.

Complete spinal cord injuries are less common but more severe. There are three types of complete spinal cord injuries:

The most severe type of complete spinal cord injury is Tetraplegia. This causes paralysis and can affect every limb. Its location on the cervical spine dictates exactly how severe this injury is. Paraplegia involves the injured losing complete movement and sensation of body parts. Triplegia typically results from complications arising in a spinal cord injury classified as incomplete.

TYPES OF SPINE INJURIES

A healthy spine is essential to a healthy life.. Approximately 80% of the population experiences spinal pain at some point in their lives. People who are overweight or obese, people who smoke and/or lift heavy objects and people who have suffered injuries to their spine are more likely to experience back pain that requires medical attention.

Our spine specialists will help to keep your spine healthy. By following simple routines associated with posture, lifting, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle you can help keep yourself and your back in good shape.

Below are seven suggestions for protecting your spine when undertaking everyday tasks:

pinched nerves & spinal stenosis

SUNS' P.J. TUCKER OUT 6-8 WEEKS FOLLOWING BACK SURGERY

SPINAL CORD INJURIES SHOULD NOT BE IGNORED

TYPES OF SPINE INJURIES

TIPS TO KEEP YOUR SPINE HEALTHY