Managing Pain After SCI consists of a suite of resources to help individuals with spinal cord injury manage their pain after injury.
Resources
Shoulder Pain and Spinal Cord Injury
Our featured video and brief video clips share information about managing different kinds of pain individuals with SCI may experience after sustaining a spinal cord injury.
Pain after Spinal Cord Injury
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Spasticity and Spinal Cord Injury
Spasticity is the uncontrolled tightening or contracting of the muscles that is common in individuals with spinal cord injuries. This factsheet explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment for spasticity.
Safe Transfer Technique
Transferring in and out of your wheelchair puts higher stress on your arms and shoulders than anything else you do on a regular basis. Learning the correct way to transfer is extremely important in order to keep your arms functioning and pain-free.
Effects of Nicotine on Spinal Cord Injury Pain
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Effects of Nicotine on Spinal Cord Injury Pain Vary Among Subtypes of Pain and Smoking Status: Results from a Randomized, Controlled Experiment
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Pain after Spinal Cord Injury
Pain is a serious problem for many people with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Pain after SCI can occur in parts of the body where there is normal sensation (feeling) as well as areas that have little or no feeling. The pain is very real and can have a negative impact on quality of life. View our slideshow to learn more about options for managing pain after SCI.
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