The Devastating Impact of Spinal Cord Injuries
While a heart attack has been known to end the life of more than one person, a spinal cord injury can deprive a life of its anticipated quality. Each such injury damages the bundle of nerves that is normally protected by the backbone. Damage to those nerves can affect various body systems, such as the respiratory system, the reproductive system, the excretory system and the glands that control the body’s metabolism.