Pain after Spinal Cord Injury:  Acute pain is common after a spinal cord injury (SCI). The pain may occur because of the damage to the spinal cord, or it may occur from damage to other areas of the body at the time of injury.

It is also common for many individuals with SCI to experience chronic pain. It can occur in areas where there is normal sensation, and it can occur in parts of the body where there is little or no feeling after injury. The pain is very real and may have a great impact on daily living. A person in pain has difficulty carrying out daily activities.

Pain not only affects the body, it also influences how you think and feel. It is hard to participate in activities if you are in pain. Pain to any part of your body is at best annoying. At its worst, it is so severe that the pain seems almost unbearable. Physical and mental inactivity can reduce the responsiveness of your immune system, making you more vulnerable to infections. Inactivity can also make spasms and pain worse.

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