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Chart of Effects of Spinal Misalignments (SUBLUXATIONS)

     The diagram shown below is a view of the spine from the left side, where the person would be facing left. 

There are 24 vertebrae of the spine that are all interconnected allowing for strength, stability, and mobility.  There are 3 basic areas of the spine: the Cervical spine, or the neck = composed of 7 vertebrae, the Thoracic spine, or the midback = composed of 12 vertebrae, and the Lumbar spine, or the lowback = composed of 5 vertebrae. 

     As you can see, there are spinal curves that allow for absorption of shock and compression, also allowing for the spinal cord to slide and move fluidly through the protective spine. 

     The spine provides protection and housing for the spinal cord, which relays the lfe instructions from the brain.  The spinal cord gives way to the spinal nerves, which are the wiring to the muscles, organs, glands, blood vessels, etc.  The chart on the right will show where the spinal nerves of each level are traveling to and what they innervate, or control.  The last column will state the effects, or the symptoms,  of the SUBLUXTIONS over a period of time.

     If you, or someone you know, is experiencing pain or discomfort in a specific area of the back, check to confirm those symptoms or see what effects may come about if not taken care of in time.

Vertebrae Area & Parts of Body Effects / Symptoms
C1 Blood supply to the head, pituitary gland, scalp, bones of the face, brain, inner and middle ear, sympathetic nervous system Headaches, nervousness, insomnia, head colds, high blood pressure, migraine headaches, nervous breakdowns, chronic tiredness, dizziness
C2 Eyes, optic nerves, auditory nerves, sinuses, mastoid bones, tongue, forehead Sinus trouble, allergies, pain around the eyes, earache, fainting spells, certain cases of blindness, deafness
C3 Cheeks, outer ear, face bones, teeth, trifacial nerve Neuralgia, neuritis, acne or pimples, eczema
C4 Nose, lips, mouth, eustachian tube Hay fever, runny nose, hearing loss, adenoids
C5 Vocal cords, neck glands, pharynx Laryngitis, hoarseness, throat conditions, sore throat
C6 Neck muscles, shoulders, tonsils Stiff neck, pain in upper arm, chronic cough
C7 Thyroid gland, bursae in the shoulders, elbows Bursitis, colds, thyroid conditions
T1 Arms from the elbows down, including hands, wrists, and fingers; esophagus, trachea Asthma, cough, difficult breathing, shortness, pain in lower arms and hands
T2 Heart, including its valves and covering; coronary arteries Functional heart conditions and certain chest conditions
T3 Lungs, bronchial tubes, pleura, chest, breast Bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, congestion influenza
T4 Gall bladder, common duct Gall bladder conditions, jaundice, shingles
T5 Liver, solar plexus, circulation (general) Liver conditions, fevers, blood pressure problems, poor circulation, arthritis
T6 Stomach Stomach troubles, including nerous stomach, indigestion, heartburn, dyspepsia
T7 Pancreas, duodenum Ulcers, gastritis
T8 Spleen Lowered resistacnce
T9 Adrenal and supra-renal glands Allergies, hives
T10 Kidneys Kidney troubles, hardening of the arteries, chronic tiredness, nephritis
T11 Kidneys, ureters Skin conditions such as acne, pimples, eczema, boils
T12 Small intestines, lymph circulation Rheumatism, gas pains, certain types of sterility
L1 Large intestines, inguinal rings Constipation, colitis, dysentery, diarrhea, some ruptures or hernias
L2 Appendix, abdomen, upper leg Cramps, difficult breathing, minor varicose veins
L3 Sex organs, uterus, bladder, knees Bladder troubles, menstrual troubles such as painful, irregular periods, miscarriages, bed wetting, impotency
L4 Prostate gland, muscles of the lower back, sciatic nerve Sciatica, lumbalgia, difficult, painful or frequent urination, backaches
L5 Lower legs, ankles, feet Poor circulation in the legs, swollen ankles weak ankles & arches, cold feet, weakness in legs, leg cramps
Sacrum Hip bones, buttocks Sacro-iliac conditions, spinal curvature

 

     Subluxations come about by way of the daily stress' that we encounter daily or through past traumas.  Physical stress, Chemical stress, and Emotional stress are stress' that everyone will encounter.  Physical stress', such as sleep positions and occupational posture affect the body the most due to the time spent in those postures.  Past traumas will continue to affect the body if not healed properly.  

     Only a thorough Chiropractic consultation and examination will determine the presence, the location and the severity of spinal subluxations.  An examination may also find subluxations that are present without symptoms, such as pain.  The detection of the subluxations without symptoms are important to prevent that area from expressing symptoms.

     The Chiropractic adjustment is the method in which the subluxations are corrected.  Once the adjustment is performed, the body's nervous system is able to optimally function with the subluxations removed.

     Many people attempt to self adjust themselves, which are extremely detrimental to the individual's spinal health.  Not only can the wrong segments be re-positioned and place more pressure upon the nervous system, but the ligaments that hold bone to bone together may be stretched, resulting in joint instability. 

     Are you one to try and "crack" or "pop" the joints of the body?  Do you have to do it multiple times a day?  Do you feel as if the problems are gradually getting worst?

     If you answered "yes" to these questions, think about getting yourself examined.  Chiropractic care may be the ticket to living pain free and improving your quality of life!!!
   

 

If you, or someone you know, are experiencing any of the symptoms from the effects of spinal subluxations, give us a call, we can help.
   
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