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North Film is running the Endurance Life, Northumberland Half-Marathon for the Cauda Equina Champions Charity. 

The Cauda Equina Champions Charity is a patient led organisation that aims to raise awareness of Cauda Equina Syndrome, support those living with the condition and provide bespoke, tailor made services for service users and their loved ones.

What is Cauda Equina Syndrome?

Cauda Equina is taken from the Latin name and means "Horse's tail". The name describes the bundle of nerve roots that emerge form the end of the spinal cord, resembling a horse's tail.

These nerve roots serve the bladder, bowels, sexual function and lower limbs. The syndrome occurs when the nerves are compressed and cause a set of symptoms called "The Red Flags".

Compression of these nerve roots can be caused by spinal stenosis, tumours, cysts, stabbings, gunshot wounds or fractures, but most commonly cauda equina syndrome occurs when there is a large central disc herniation (slipped disc) in the lower back.

The Aims of the Charity;

• To reduce trauma and isolation after diagnosis 
• Promote positive recoveries
• To enable best patient outcomes
• To ensure that every case of cauda equina syndrome is recorded making accurate data is available concerning incidence and long term outcomes
• Facilitate the seamless triage of patients throughout their cauda equina experience
• To reduce delayed treatment and unnecessary suffering

Who are North Film?

North Film Studios Limited, are a film production company, based in the North of England. North Film have worked on a series of films for the charity, and have had first hand experience of working with members of the community, of whom suffer with Cauda Equina Syndrome. North Film are running the Northumberland Half-Marathon in order to help raise awareness, and funds for the Cauda Equina Champions Charity.

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