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… First Aid for a Spinal Injury On this page: Overview Overview The possibility of a spinal injury must be considered anytime an accident … Do not move the person if you think he or she may have a spinal injury unless there is an immediate threat to his or …
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… Substance Use and Mental Health Conditions On this page: Overview … Doctors call this a dual diagnosis. You need to treat both conditions to fully recover. Mental health conditions that may occur with substance use disorder …
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… Spinal Cord Injury: Autonomic Dysreflexia On this page: … a syndrome in which the blood pressure of a person with a spinal cord injury (SCI) suddenly goes very high. Symptoms … face and red blotches on the skin above the level of spinal injury. Sweating above the level of spinal injury. A …
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… Decompressive Laminectomy for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis On this page: Surgery Overview What To … most common type of surgery done to treat lumbar (low back) spinal stenosis . This is also called decompression surgery. … changes in the spine. It also is done to treat other conditions, such as injuries to the spine, herniated discs , …
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… Spinal cord injuries and back pain Last updated January 27, 2025 Overview Spinal cord injury and low back pain can be individual … health concerns or present together. In people with spinal cord injury, back pain is common. Spinal cord injury …
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… Spinal Cord Injury: Breathing Practice On this page: … Overview Lung and breathing problems are common in a spinal cord injury (SCI) . This is because you may not be … Then slowly breathe out. Living With a Spinal Cord Injury Current as of: November 14, 2022 …
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… Spinal Cord Injury: Sensual Exercises On this page: Overview … you enjoy sexual intimacy and find satisfaction after a spinal cord injury. You may find that your old methods of … and what works for them. Living With a Spinal Cord Injury Current as of: August 25, 2022 …
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… Mobility After a Spinal Cord Injury On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Mobility is an important aspect of a spinal cord injury. Mobility devices, such as crutches, … time, and hand function. Living With a Spinal Cord Injury Current as of: August 25, 2022 …
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… Spinal Cord Injury: Flexibility Exercises On this page: … This next stretch you do lying on your belly. People with a spinal cord injury who are sitting most of the time can get … aren't able to stretch your muscles yourself because of a spinal cord injury, you can do passive stretching. This …
