JMW IS A TRUSTED PARTNER OF THE CAUDA EQUINA CHAMPIONS CHARITY

The Cauda Equina Champions Charity started life as the Cauda Equina Syndrome Association (CESA) back in 2013. It was set up by Claire Thornber with support from JMW and strives to raise awareness of the devastating spinal condition cauda equina syndrome and to support those affected by it.

Claire identified that there was a need for an organisation to campaign for greater understanding of the 'red flag signs' of CES. She hopes to ensure that more sufferers receive urgent treatment to enable them to recover and avoid permanent injury.

CES can affect anyone of any age and is caused when the cauda equina nerves at the base of the spine become compressed, often by a slipped disc. The red flag signs are bowel and bladder dysfunction, altered sensation in the lower part of the body, pain in the back/legs and loss of sexual sensation. It requires surgery to relieve the pressure within 24/48 hours but if healthcare professionals do not recognise the signs, or delay treatment, the condition can become permanent.

For more information about the Cauda Equina Champions Charity click here.