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To educate patients, families, and healthcare providers about Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) by sharing up-to-date research, red flag symptoms, patient stories, & system navigation tips.

Why Dave Wears These Colorful BracesA few friends have asked about Dave’s braces, so we thought we’d share!These vibrant...
06/09/2025

Why Dave Wears These Colorful Braces
A few friends have asked about Dave’s braces, so we thought we’d share!
These vibrant devices are called AFOs—short for Ankle-Foot Orthoses they look more like braces. Now that the weather has turned warm and Dave is back in shorts, they’re a lot more visible, and naturally, people are curious.
Dave wears them because of a condition called Cauda Equina Syndrome, a rare neurological emergency that damaged the nerves in his lower spine. This has affected his muscle strength, coordination, and balance, especially from the knees down.
The AFOs help:
âś… Support his ankles and feet so he can stand and walk more safely
âś… Improve stability and alignment to reduce fatigue and discomfort
âś… Prevent tripping or falling, especially on uneven ground
âś… Encourage better walking patterns to keep his body moving in a healthier way
The colours? Just a little joy and personality! 💙🧡💚🌀
We’re proud of how far Dave has come on this journey—and grateful for the support and curiosity from all of you. If you ever want to know more about Cauda Equina Syndrome or rehab, we’re always happy to talk!

🛑 DON’T MISS THIS: Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is rare—but the damage it causes is permanent if diagnosis is delayed.🚨 B...
06/09/2025

🛑 DON’T MISS THIS: Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is rare—but the damage it causes is permanent if diagnosis is delayed.
🚨 Bladder or bowel changes? Saddle numbness? Weak legs? It could be a spinal emergency. This isn’t “just back pain.”
⏱️ If CES is suspected, an urgent MRI is required—within hours, not days.
âś… Save this image.
âś… Share it.
âś… Be the voice that speaks up when others dismiss it.
🎯 Let’s make sure no one in our community is left disabled because no one recognized the signs.
’tMissCES

🟡 Understanding the Cauda Equina 🟡This striking illustration shows the cauda equina, or "horse’s tail" — a bundle of ner...
06/09/2025

🟡 Understanding the Cauda Equina 🟡
This striking illustration shows the cauda equina, or "horse’s tail" — a bundle of nerves at the base of the spine that controls bladder, bowel, sexual function, and leg movement.

👉 Located around L4 to S5, these nerves are critical.
👉 Compression here is a medical emergency known as Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES).

Know the Red Flags:

Severe low back pain

Saddle numbness

Loss of bowel/bladder control

Sudden leg weakness

🚨 Early MRI & surgery can prevent permanent disability.
đź“š Learn more and advocate for timely care.

A great resource: https://kevinwernli.com/physio/blog/ces?utm_source=chatgpt.comClear, concise alert: Sudden saddle numb...
06/09/2025

A great resource:
https://kevinwernli.com/physio/blog/ces?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Clear, concise alert: Sudden saddle numbness, severe back/leg pain, numbness/weakness, urinary/bowel dysfunction—and loss of a**l tone—are all red flags for cauda equina syndrome.
Urgent message: These symptoms demand immediate MRI and surgical referral to prevent permanent damage.

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