The effects of spinal cord injuries are complex and multifaceted. People lose not only the ability to control the movement of their limbs, but also the ability to receive sensory feedback from them.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — In today’s health headlines, September is Spinal Cord Awareness Month- so what’s the difference between spinal cord injuries and other common conditions. Should you be ...
Our body has a spinal cord where bundles of nerves pass from the brain to the lower back. When the cervical spine (the neck bone) that passes through the spinal cord narrows or is pressed, the nerves ...
The sense of touch is essential to almost everything we do, from routine tasks at home to navigating unfamiliar terrains that may conceal dangers. Scientists have long been interested in understanding ...