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Blog: The Injury

So you or someone you know just sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI). There are probably a million thoughts or questions running through your mind. What does a SCI mean? What will I experience? What does the future hold for me? These are all natural questions one may ponder after such an injury. In a nutshell, SCI’s can occur in three areas; the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar sections of the vertebrae. Depending on where the damage has occurred will dictate the symptoms and level of mobility of the injured person. SCI’s can be further characterized by as complete or incomplete which will further determine the nature of the injury.

Blog: Bladder Care and Management

Spinal Cord Injuries often have other secondary or associated health care issues. One of which is bladder care and management. Many times a spinal cord injury disrupts the delivery of messages from the brain to the bladder. As a result, persons that have sustained an SCI often struggle with some sort of bladder dysfunction.
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Blog: Bowel Management

Just as bladder management is important for those with a SCI – bowel management is just as critical. Sustaining a spinal injury changes the way your body functions including the bowels. Adopting a proactive management system with the guidance of your health practitioner greatly decreases the risk of bowel related health risks. You are probably wondering how an SCI affects the bowels? Sometimes when a person has an SCI they cannot feel when the stool is ready to pass, therefore, a bowel retraining program is necessity.

Blog: Sexual Health

After sustaining a SCI your physical functions will be different, however, you still remain the same person you were before your injury. There is no doubt that there will be changes to your sex life and the way you view sex after an injury. Remember, a SCI does not mean that you have to give up your sex life; you just have to commit yourself to having an open mind. Many people have reported to have a more intimate and special connection after an injury. In any case it is important in all relationships to have an open communication system in order to have a healthy and active sexual life.