People with SCI Who Are More Mobile May Experience Less Pain
More than 80% of people with SCI experience chronic pain. Researchers wanted to find out whether people with SCI who were more mobile experienced less severe pain than people who were less mobile. The researchers also looked at what other factors might be related to having more severe pain after an SCI. Part of the Research In Focus series from the National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)

Shoulder Pain and Spinal Cord Injury
This video is part of the Hot Topics Modules: Managing Pain after Spinal Cord Injury offered by the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) and the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model Systems.

Coming to Terms with SCI
This video is part of the Hot Topics Modules: Managing Pain after Spinal Cord Injury offered by the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) and the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model Systems.

Asking About Pain
This video is part of the Hot Topics Modules: Managing Pain after Spinal Cord Injury offered by the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) and the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model Systems.

The Impact of Pain
This video is part of the Hot Topics Modules: Managing Pain after Spinal Cord Injury offered by the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) and the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model Systems.

Assessing Pain in People with Spinal Cord Injury
This video is part of the Hot Topics Modules: Managing Pain after Spinal Cord Injury offered by the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) and the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model Systems.

A New Standard of Care
This video is part of the Hot Topics Modules: Managing Pain after Spinal Cord Injury offered by the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) and the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model Systems.

Finding the Right Doctor
This video is part of the Hot Topics Modules: Managing Pain after Spinal Cord Injury offered by the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) and the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model Systems.

Predicting Pain to Head it Off
This video is part of the Hot Topics Modules: Managing Pain after Spinal Cord Injury offered by the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) and the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model Systems.

Does Exercise Prevent or Reduce Pain in SCI Patients
This video is part of the Hot Topics Modules: Managing Pain after Spinal Cord Injury offered by the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) and the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model Systems.

Shoulder Exercises for People with Spinal Cord Injury
This video is part of the Hot Topics Modules: Managing Pain after Spinal Cord Injury offered by the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) and the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model Systems.

Pain Management
This 35 minute video stresses the importance on quality of life. It covers Pain subtypes (Neuropathic, Musculoskeletal and Visceral) and offers general medical and psychosocial management techniques.  This video 1 in an 11-part video series provided by the University of Alabama at Birmingham Spinal Cord Injury Model System (UAB-SCIMS).

Pain after Spinal Cord Injury
This consumer factsheet was produced through a collaboration between the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) and the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model Systems. These materials undergo expert and consumer reviews to ensure they are up-to-date, evidence-based, and consumer-friendly.

Understanding Pain and Spinal Cord Injury
This is an article from the SCI Update Newsletter published by the Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System (NWRSCIS). (Spring 2009)

Pain and the Brain
This is an article from the SCI Update Newsletter published by the Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System (NWRSCIS). (Spring 2009)

In their own words: Stories and advice from people living with chronic SCI pain
This is an article from the SCI Update Newsletter published by the Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System (NWRSCIS). (Spring 2009)

Treating SCI pain: What the research says
This is an article from the SCI Update Newsletter published by the Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System (NWRSCIS). (Spring 2009)

Using Hypnosis for Spinal Cord Injury Pain Management
This is an article from the SCI Update Newsletter published by the Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System (NWRSCIS). (Spring 2008)

Pain and SCI
SCI Patient Education Pamphlet from the Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System (NWRSCIS).

Using hypnosis for spinal cord injury pain management
This is an educational video program of a forum for persons with SCI and their friends, family members and caregivers. Forums are offered by the Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System (NWRSCIS). Presented on September 11, 2007.

Multidisciplinary Management of Pain in Spinal Cord Injury: An Approach to Improve Pain, Function and Psychological Coping
This is an educational video program of a forum for persons with SCI and their friends, family members and caregivers. Forums are offered by the Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System (NWRSCIS). Presented on June 8, 2010.

In their own words: Stories and advice from people living with chronic SCI pain
This is an article from the SCI Update Newsletter published by the Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System (NWRSCIS). (Spring 2009)

My Shoulder Hurts! My Wrist Aches! Upper Limb Pain in Spinal Cord Injury
This is an article from the SCI Update Newsletter published by the Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System (NWRSCIS). (Spring 2012)

Arm and Shoulder Pain in SCI
This is an article from the SCI Update Newsletter published by the Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System (NWRSCIS). (Spring 2005)

Pain and Spinal Cord Injury: Causes and Treatments
This is an article from the SCI Update Newsletter published by the Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System (NWRSCIS). (Summer 2001)

Pain Management
This is one of the Spinal Cord Injury Resource Library from the Rocky Mountain Regional Spinal Cord Injury System – Spanish

Upper Extremity Pain
This is one of the Spinal Cord Injury Resource Library from the Rocky Mountain Regional Spinal Cord Injury System – Spanish

Smoking's Effects on Secondary Complications of Spinal Cord Injury
This 11 minute video focuses on how many complications people experience after SCI are only made worse with smoking. Topics include respiratory complications (pneumonia), cardiovascular complications (blood flow), bladder cancer, osteoporosis (bone loss), pressure ulcers, pain, erectile dysfunction, and reproductive health for women. Also discussed, the almost equal harmful effects of secondhand smoke, how to quit smoking, and the benefits of quitting.