The spinal cord contains nerves that carry messages between the brain and the rest of the body. The marrow passes through the neck and back.
A spinal injury (in the spinal cord) is very serious because it can cause loss of movement (paralysis) and sensation below the site of the injury.
The recovery of a spinal injury It will depend on the location (level) and degree of the injury. The higher the level of injury, the greater the physical impairment and need for rehabilitation.
