Spinal Cord Injury

A spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs when trauma or disease damages the cord of nerve tissue running through the spine, disrupting signals between the brain and body. The level and completeness of the injury determine which functions are lost or reduced, ranging from partial weakness to full paralysis below the site of damage.

Medicine used to treat Spinal Cord Injury

Lioresal

Baclofen

10 · 25mg

Designed to relieve muscle spasms to support motor function.

From $0.68 / tablet View

Managing spasticity after spinal cord injury

One of the most common and disruptive consequences of SCI is spasticity: involuntary muscle stiffness, spasms, and tightening that can interfere with movement, sleep, and daily care. Baclofen acts on the spinal cord itself to reduce this abnormal muscle tone and is a well-established treatment for SCI-related spasticity. For broader pain management, a combination of physical approaches and medicines is typically tailored to the individual’s injury level and symptoms.

Anyone who experiences a sudden worsening of spasms, a sharp rise in blood pressure with headache and sweating (autonomic dysreflexia), or new loss of function should seek urgent medical assessment.