02/09/2026
When we think about weakness, we often assume the muscle itself is the problem.
But after a neurological injury, there can be much more to it.
Your brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles all need to work together to produce a movement. An injury can affect how effectively these systems communicate, or how well a movement is coordinated.
If a movement becomes harder, we may naturally move less which can lead to further loss of strength.
The good news is that the nervous system has the ability to adapt.
With targeted rehabilitation, progressive strengthening and repeated practice of meaningful movements, we can work towards improving strength, control and function.
