Bowel & Bladder

Bowel & Bladder Moving toward control and independence The two-way communication system between brain and body is often affected or cut off with an SCI, as a result, bladder and bowel control is likely to change. Facing this reality can be tough and is often emotional. But in time, you will acquire the knowledge and […]

Pain Management

Pain Management Pain, pain go away Our community has spoken loud and clear: chronic pain is a pain in the… No matter how often or intensely you experience pain after an SCI, the most important thing you can do is take measured steps to manage it. Medicine? Mindfulness? Massage? Explore what’s right for you in […]

Vehicle Modification

Vehicle Modification Mobility Means Freedom One of the great personal freedoms in life is having a vehicle to go where you want, when you want. A spinal cord injury does not have to spell the end of that freedom and independence with so many creative solutions from manufacturers around the world and local installers here […]

Travel

Travel On the road again This page is sponsored by If you had the travel bug before your injury, rest assured that you can keep that wandering spirit alive. Many people with an SCI continue to tour locally and abroad at will. With some smart planning, the world continues to be as expansive as your […]

Skin Health & Pressure Injuries

Skin health & pressure injuries Too much pressure A pressure injury (pressure sore or bed sore) is an injury to the skin and the tissue underneath as a result of constant pressure on the skin. Pressure injuries may also be cause by shear (a tear caused by pressure + friction) or by sitting in dampness. […]