The spinal cord is made up of nerves that run through the backbone and help control the body's muscles, enabling a person to move their body, feel pressure and control vital functions such as their breathing, bladder and bowels.
If the spinal cord is damaged, messages travelling from the brain to the rest of the body are disrupted and can result in a loss of sensation and movement from below the point of injury.
Whilst the most common cause of spinal cord injury (SCI) is often trauma, it can also arise as a result of an infection or disease.
PhysioFunction can help to manage the symptoms of this condition Spinal Cord Injury
