What are the symptoms of central cord syndrome?

What are the symptoms of central cord syndrome?

Central cord syndrome blocks nerve signals between your brain and spinal cord (nervous system). A lack of nerve signals between your brain and your arms and hands is a hallmark indicator of central cord syndrome.

Blocked nerve signals typically cause symptoms in your arms and hands but may affect your legs, too. You may have:

• Aching.
• Burning.
• Tingling.
• Inability to make small movements with your hands (fine motor skills).
• Numbness in your hands or arms.
• Paralysis or weakness.
• Muscle spasticity.
• Difficulty walking.

Symptoms depend on how severe your condition or injury is. You may lose feeling below the injury site and lose bladder control (urinary incontinence). Some people can’t walk or develop gait disorders.