SPINAL CORD

Question 1

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE SPINAL CORD BECOMES IMPAIRED

Answer 1

• Loss of sensation: Loss of sensation in the areas of the body below the level of injury.
• Paralysis: Spinal cord impairment can cause paralysis or weakness in the limbs or other parts of the body.

Question 2

SYMPTOMS OF SPINAL CORD INJURY

Answer 2

• Numbness, tingling, or a loss of sensation in hands and feet.
• Pain or pressure in your head, neck, or back.
• Loss of movement.