Spinal cord injuries can be quite severe. If your spinal cord injury is a complete injury, the spinal cord has completely lost its ability to convey messages to the brain. This means that you have likely lost all of your bodily functions below the point of the injury.
If your spinal cord injury is an incomplete injury, you will likely retain some of your bodily functions below the point of the injury. But whether your spinal cord injury is complete or incomplete, you will likely encounter some complications. Many people who survive a spinal cord injury will suffer from health issues such as:
There is treatment, however, to help manage the difficulty of living with a spinal cord injury. Treatment and rehabilitation can help mitigate the damage that is done by a spinal cord injury. In some cases, treatment may help restore some of the victim's bodily functions. With physical therapy, skill building, and emotional counseling, you may have an easier time coping with your spinal cord injury.
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Contacting a Philadelphia Injury Lawyer
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