Spinal Cord Injury (SCI): Anatomy, Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors & Treatment

What is Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)?

Spinal cord injuries (SCI) pertain to damage in any part of the nerves that run down the center of your back.  Injuries to the nerves that run throughout the spinal canal can result in permanent changes in sensation, strength, and contribute to impaired body functions below the site of the injury.  

Anatomy of Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injuries usually begin with a sudden, traumatic impact to the spine that fractures or dislocates the vertebrae.  Displaced bone fragments, disc material, or ligaments bruise or tear into the spinal cord tissue.  Fractures within the vertebrae can also compress the nerves and destroy axons of the nerve cell making it impossible to carry signals up and down the spinal cord.  Some injuries can result in full recovery while others may have complete paralysis.  

Symptoms of Spinal Cord Injury

1. Difficulty walking
2. Loss of control of the bladder or bowels
3. Loss of movement in the arms or legs
4. Increased numbness or tingling in the extremities
5. Unconsciousness
6. 頭痛
7. Pain or stiffness in the neck area
8. Signs of shock

Causes of a Spinal Cord Injury

1. Sudden trauma
2. Head injuries during physical activity
3. Accidental falls
4. Post surgery complications
5. 身體力學不當
6. 姿勢不良
7. Diving accidents

Risk Factors for a Spinal Cord Injury

1. Males
2. Between the ages of 16-30, or older than 65
3. Engaging in risky behavior involving water or vehicle sports
4. Bone or joint disorders such as arthritis or osteoporosis

Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury

ASTR 款待 spinal cord injury 以溫和、有效和自然的方式解決肌肉失衡、疤痕組織、觸發點，  筋膜受限、炎症、姿勢、身體力學，這些通常是疼痛的根源。 ASTR 採用整體方法來解決疼痛的根本原因，而不僅僅是症狀。 ASTR 治療可以在家中進行 spinal cord injury.