About Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord extends from brain to lower back and is a bundle of nerve cells and fibers that acarries messages from the brain to the body as well as from the body to the brain. The spinal cord is protected by the vertebral column. The 4 regions of the vertebral column include the 7 cervical vertebrae (protecting 8 cervical nerves), 12 thoracic vertebrae (protecting 12 thoracic nerves), 5 lumbar vertebras (protect 5 lumbar nerves) and 5 sacral vertebras (protecting 5 sarcal nerves). Trauma to spinal cord result from a direct injury or injury to surrounding bones, tissues, and blood vessels. It occurs when there is damage to the cells of the spinal cord or severs to the nerve tracts that relay signals up and down the spinal cord.

Precautions

- in a car wear a seat belt, never drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, never drive with someone under the influence
- to prevent falls secure banisters and handrails, use grab bars, non slip mats, exercise to keep muslce tone, wearing non slip shoes, home safety checks, window guards
- in sports wear a helmet, don't dive into shallow water headfirst, wear safety gear, avoid head first moves (tackling, sliding into base, etc), and have spotters during activities such as weight lifing
- keep firearms stored and unloaded in a safe, and store bullets secured in separate location
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