At present , there is no known cure for spinal cord injuries. When the vertebrae or sections of the vertebrae are damaged in a car accident, severe fall or other injury, it is virtually impossible or repair the damage. One of the few ways to help a person who has lost movement in their body is to offer them therapy or rehabilitation. the patient has to undergo many hours of treatment with physical therapists and nurses. If the injury is limited to only one arm or leg, the goal is to try to move some of the muscles. Although many spinal cord injuries place people in wheelchairs, ,any of these people are able to lead productive , independent lives.