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Resources for Victims of Spinal Cord Injury and Paralysis
Whether it is a serious car accident or a debilitating accident that takes place at work, spinal cord injuries (any spinal injury) can have a profound effect on someone’s life, particularly if paralysis is involved. Victims of these terrible injuries can have their lives completely changed, and it can be very difficult to cope. Not only is the result of a spinal cord injury or stroke difficult for the victim, it can be hard on the family as well. Fortunately, there are some support groups available that can provide mental, emotional, and sometimes medical assistance to those who really need it with spinal pain (spine pain, spinal stenosis pain).
There are many different spinal cord injury (spine injury) support groups (a spine doctor) for each state in the US. In addition, there are many Internet sites that offer help and hope for victims, and allows them a place to speak their mind or ask advice from others who have gone through the same thing. It is very important to establish a community where people can vent their frustrations, ask for help, and gather information. By hearing accounts from others, it can help to lessen the blow and give people hope.
Here are some helpful resources for spinal cord compression and paralysis support (spinal cord injury treatment and spinal cord injury rehabilitation):
- The Christopher Reeve Foundation – Website and foundation created by Dana and Christopher Reeve to help others with spinal injuries and paralysis
- Surviving Paralysis – Resources for people suffering from paralysis
- MD Junction – Paralysis support group section
- Apparelyzed – Peer support
- The Spinal Cord Injury Network
- The Stroke Network – Support for people who have suffered a stroke
- National Stroke Association – A survivor guide
- American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA)
- List of Stroke Support Groups – From the American Heart Association
- The Experience Project – Share your stories of dealing with paralysis with others
- Paralyzed Veterans of America – Support for war veterans who are paralyzed
- ALS Forums – Support group online for victims of ALS
- Coping and Support – Advice from the Mayo Clinic
