Living with spinal cord injury

Understanding the changes to our bodies after spinal cord injury is an essential part of the healing journey. Armed with the right information about the physical changes you can expect after injury, you can rebuild a life that is rich and fulfilling.

The physical changes that come with a spinal cord injury are only part of the puzzle – recognising what happens in our minds is equally important to rebuilding a fulfilling life. Read on to learn more about everything from mental health and self-image to relationships and isolation.

A spinal cord injury can mean that life changes quite dramatically – that’s not to say this has to be negative. Life does go on, and with a solid understanding of how to navigate this new experience, there can be many joyous times ahead.