Do you know what you would need to do if someone close to you had an accident that left them severely debilitated as a result of a brain injury Unfortunately, unless you are presently experiencing such a distressing situation, it is most unlikely that you would have ever given serious thought to the effects of a serious brain injury in a loved one

It is unlikely that you have ever considered the situations you might have to face if your child, brother, sister or a parent were to suffer a debilitating accident that left them with a severe brain injury, unless you presently find yourself in such an unfortunate and distressing situation When a brain injury occurs, any combination of effects is possible

If a member of your family has experienced a recent spinal injury that has left them paralysed, your loved one can still lead a full and varied life, no matter how severe their injury Whilst lifelong therapy and assistance will be needed by someone with a spinal injury, your loved one can look forward to a life with a large degree of independence

Even apparently minor trauma to the head can lead to brain injury that can have a profound and debilitating affect on people’s lives Mild head trauma can leave the victim outwardly unaffected, often brain injury goes unnoticed, and in many cases this can mean that brain injury is either misdiagnosed or left untreated

Back injury is one of the biggest causes of lost working days in the UK The spine and soft tissues of the back are incredibly sensitive and injury can arise from a wide variety of normal activities such as sports or lifting loads, from slips and trips at home or in the workplace and from more serious incidents such as traffic accidents

Spinal injuries can be caused by numerous everyday activities and can affect anyone irrespective of age If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident in which spinal injury has been diagnosed, it is worth taking a look at how it could affect you on a short or long-term basis

Although it may not seem something you need to worry about, impact brain injuries are unfortunately all too common Impact brain injures are also something that can happen at any time, for example at work, or when walking down the street