Managing Pain After Spinal Cord Injury

Managing Pain After SCI consists of a suite of resources to help individuals with spinal cord injury manage their pain after injury.

Resources

Videos

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.

Factsheets

Pain after Spinal Cord Injury

Experiencing pain after spinal cord injury is a serious problem for many people with SCI, and may occur in parts of the body with and without sensation. Learn more about symptoms and management techniques for pain after SCI.

Factsheets

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.

Factsheets

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.

Quick Reviews

Effects of Nicotine on Spinal Cord Injury Pain

This study explores the effect of nicotine on pain experienced after Spinal Cord Injury.

Slideshows

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.