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Gonzo_B t1_jd8a4ur wrote

Google "spinal nerve diaphragm" and find which nerve controls the diaphragm (breathing) and where the nerve originates from the spine. I'd tell you, but it is always beneficial to practice your Google Fu and get good at it!

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arlenroy t1_jd9b899 wrote

And then Google Tyson Kidd, pro wrestler who suffered a Christopher Reeve like injury. Head detached from his spine. But because years of neck bridges the muscles were significantly stronger, the muscles kept his head on until he had emergency surgery. He has full body function to this day.

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Anomaly-Friend OP t1_jd8afoa wrote

You're good! This was exactly what I was looking for. I am now less worried about accidentally breaking my spine and not being able to breathe lol

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ImAScientistToo t1_jd8buvj wrote

Keep in mind that a injured spinal cord can temporarily lose function higher than the injury due to inflammation.

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Anomaly-Friend OP t1_jd8es1o wrote

Thank you! I am now just as worried as I was originally lol

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ImAScientistToo t1_jd8g4td wrote

If it’s a stable fracture then you don’t have to be too worried about losing respiratory function.

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foolishbison t1_jd9url0 wrote

Also might not be a thing you do to yourself. I received a "nerve block" for routine shoulder surgery that damaged my phrenic nerve, resulting in a loss of diaphragm function on that side. I now have two good shoulders, but only one good lung.

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Tectum-to-Rectum t1_jd8urhq wrote

It takes a lot of effort to do that. The overwhelming majority of cervical fractures do not result in neurological injury. I’ve been involved with probably 2-3 high cervical injuries requiring ventilator dependence and most are old people with bad bones and a type 2 dens fracture that pinch their cords.

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