Spinal shock is a term used to describe a temporary loss of reflexes and muscle function that can occur after a spinal cord injury. However, there are other terms used to refer to this condition. One of these terms is neurogenic shock, which refers to a sudden drop in blood pressure following a spinal cord injury. Another term is spinal cord concussion, which describes a temporary concussion-like state of the spinal cord after an injury. Finally, some medical professionals may use the term spinal cord depression to refer to a similar condition. Despite these different terms, they all generally describe the temporary neurological dysfunction that can occur after a spinal cord injury.