Most people think a “spinal emergency” means excruciating pain or being unable to walk. But the most dangerous one I see in neurosurgery rarely starts that way. It’s the moment when the nerves at the base of the spine — the ones controlling leg strength, bladder function, and sensation — become acutely compressed. This is the emergency I’m talking about. And it often begins with symptoms people dismiss: • numbness in the groin or inner thighs • sudden difficulty controlling urination • weakness

7.6K views · 58 reactions | Use this quick overview to understand the peripheral extensions of the spinal cord and how they connect the brain to the rest of the body. This video covers the spinal nerves, nerve roots, and their roles in motor and sensory function. Ideal for students, healthcare learners, or anyone curious about the nervous system. #spinalcord #nervoussystem #spinalnerves #neuroanatomy #medstudent #physiology #anatomy | Spine-health | Facebook