Archive Monthly Archives: December 2019
Degenerative Disc Disease Explained
We normally associate spinal damage with traumatic injuries such as car and sporting accidents. There are, however, a wide range of spinal problems that can occur for a whole variety of reasons. Spinal
Continue readingThe Risk of Pneumonia Following a Spinal Cord Injury
Individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI) will face a number of different challenges. Much depends on the seriousness of the damage and the location where the injury has occurred. Whilst loss of
Continue readingWhat is a Spinal Laminectomy?
There are a number of different surgical procedures that can be undertaken following a spinal cord injury. Of course, these are delicate operations and require a high degree of expertise. Even the most
Continue reading10 Most Accessible Cities in Europe
What makes a city accessible? If you have a spinal cord injury and want to visit new places, it’s important to understand what challenges you might face in each location. As we mentioned in one
Continue readingSacral Spine Injuries
The spine is an amazing and complex structure that helps not only provide structural support to the whole body, but also protects the spinal cord, which delivers messages to and from the brain. When
Continue readingDiabetes Risk After a Spinal Cord Injury
There’s no doubt that a spinal cord injury is extremely serious and can affect the body in a number of different ways. However, the challenges that arise are not only related to loss of mobility or
Continue readingBody Temperature Regulation Following a Spinal Cord Injury
A spinal cord injury is likely to affect the human body in a number of different ways. Reduced mobility is perhaps the most obvious issue that an individual will have to deal with following a spinal cord
Continue readingSpine Curvature Disorders
The spine is made up of numerous bones one on top of each other that allow us to bend and twist. These bones provide a protective cover for the spinal cord, a mix of white and gray matter that contains
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