Question
what is compression of the spinal cord? and what level of normality can be regained after such and injury?

Answer
Hello, ALAN.
My name is: TOM.
An " INJURY " To the Spinal cord is always serious! BUT! With the right Orthopaedic Surgeon, And The right Pain Managemaent Doctors, You will have the right combination of good health, And good Rehabilatation! It is always a good Idea to have a good excersise program in your daily living. It is a great Idea to walk after breakfast, And dinner. As to your Question: A Commpression to the Spinal cord?
This is when An Injury And/Or a sudden Impact such as falling the wrong way, Or Twisting too far in the wrong direction will either Herniate A Disc, Or Sprain the back in any of the area's. It could be something known as a slipped disc also. What they mean by Commpression of the spinal cord Or Nerve root commression is: When the Injury is preesing on the Spinal cord And is cutting off blood flow and/or some of your motor skills, And causing, Swelling, tingling, numbness, inflamation, Severe pain, There is alot of thing's that associate with a spinal cord commpression, It all depends on how bad the Injury really is , and where. I will give you a web-site to go to, It is our sister site, It is called: WWW.ABOUT.COM
This website will tell you all you need to know about your specific injury Alan. All you have to do is enter a keyword in the search box like this: SPINAL CORD/ HERNIATION And it will take you to another page you can pick from many topics.
I do hope you are on your way to feeling much better my friend! My best advice to you now would be to learn everything you can on this subject. And keep a possitive attitude, You are going to need it down the road! I want to thank you so much for writing me, This was a great question!
I will be praying for you.. You take good care of yourself Alan.. thank's again..THOMAS J HOSKINS