7.Spinal Cord Injury
An injury most often comes from an accident (like a fall, car crash, or sports mishap) or from a gunshot. In most cases, the spinal cord gets bruised, or part of its blood supply is cut off. That may keep your brain from controlling part of your body, so it can be very serious. The higher on your spine, the more of your body is affected. Your chance of getting better depends on how bad the injury is.
8.When to Call a Doctor
If you’re lucky, a spine condition doesn’t do anything you notice. But if you do feel something wrong, pay attention. Call right away if your arms or legs feel weak or numb or you suddenly can’t hold your pee or poop. Check with your doctor if you’ve had cancer or if you have pain that doesn’t come from hard work, doesn’t go away, hurts more at night, or gets worse.
