The ever-increasing office life of people around the world has forced people to sit on chairs for hours together. There are a hundred different proven issues that can be caused by sitting together for such a long time. That is why a lot of health gurus advice people to get off the chair and take a break for a minute or so by walking around so that the body can change its posture to prevent problems to the spine. Improper posture affects the spine a lot and can cause a lot of problems for people in the future, Accidents and genetic disorders may also cause complications to the spinal cord.
The spinal cord is a network of nerves and other tissue that the vertebrae of the spine contains and protects. The vertebrae are bones stacked on top of each other that make up the spine. The spine contains many nerves and extends from the brain’s base down the back, ending close to the buttocks. It is responsible for sending messages from the brain to all parts of the body and vice versa. We are able to perceive pain and move our limbs because of messages sent through the spinal cord.
An injury sustained by the spinal cord results in a complete or total loss of sensation and mobility below the injury. A spinal cord injury closer to the neck will typically cause paralysis throughout a larger part of the body than one in the lower back area. The effects of a spinal cord injury are loss of movement, sensation and bowel or bladder control. Others include pain, spasms and exaggerated reflex actions. Spinal cord injuries are extremely serious types of physical trauma that is likely to have a lasting and significant impact on most aspects of daily life.
There are various parts of the spinal cord and each is vulnerable to a different kind of injury. They are referred to as levels of spinal cord injuries.
Cervical Nerve Injuries
High cervical nerve injuries – Levels C1 to C4
Low cervical nerve injuries – Levels C5 to C8
Thoracic Nerve Injuries
Higher thoracic nerve injuries – Levels T1 to T5
Lower thoracic nerve injuries – Levels T6 to T12
Lumbar Nerve Injuries
Levels L1 to L5
Sacral Nerve Injuries
Levels S1 to S5
Signs and Symptoms of Spine Injury
Problems walking
Loss of control of the bladder or bowels
Inability to move the arms or legs
Feelings of spreading numbness or tingling in the extremities
Unconsciousness
Headache
Pain, pressure, stiffness in the back or neck area
Signs of shock
Unnatural positioning of the head
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This posture wedge helps promote proper posture while performing daily tasks. It restores and maintains correct ergonomic seating for people sitting for a long time. It has a removable coccyx pad which makes this cushion highly comfortable.
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Correct posture is something recommended by every physician and chiropractor in the world. Improper posture can result in spinal injuries and deformities. Choosing the right kind of treatment, medication and rehabilitation process is important for correct healing of the spine.
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