Spine Education

Learn About The Spine

The spine is divided into 5 main sections that have a major impact on all areas of the body. 

  • T1 = esophagus & trachea, arms from the elbows down
  • T2 = Heart, Including it valves, covering, arteries
  • T3 = Lungs, bronchial tubes, pleura, chest, breast
  • T4 = Gall bladder, common duct
  • T5 = liver, blood
  • T6 = stomach
  • T7 = pancreas, duodenum
  • T8 = spleen
  • T9 = adrenal and supra-renal glands
  • T10 = kidneys
  • T11 = kidneys, ureter
  • T12 = small intestines, lymph circulation

Conditions associated with:

  • Asthma
  • Cough
  • Difficult breathing
  • Shortness of breath, pain in lower arm
  • Pain in hands
  • Functional heart conditions
  • Chest conditions
  • Bronchitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Congestion
  • Gall bladder conditions
  • Jaundice
  • Liver conditions
  • Low blood pressure
  • Stomach troubles
  • Indigestion
  • Heartburn
  • Ulcers
  • Gastritis
  • Low resistance to cols and disease
  • Allergies
  • Hives
  • Kidney troubles
  • Chronic tiredness
  • Gas pains
  • Sterility
  • L1 = large intestine, inguinal rings
  • L2 = appendix, abdomen, upper leg
  • L3 = bladder, sex organs, uterus, knees
  • L4 = muscles of the low back, sciatic nerve, prostate
  • L5 = lower legs and feet

Possible conditions and symptoms:

  • Constipation
  • Colitis
  • Diarrhea
  • Cramps
  • Acidosis
  • Varicose veins
  • Bladder troubles
  • Menstrual problems
  • Miscarriages
  • Bed wetting
  • Impotency
  • Sciatica
  • Lumbago
  • Problems urinating
  • Poor circulation in legs
  • Swollen
  • Weak ankles
  • Cold feet
  • Weak legs
  • Low back pain
  • Spinal curvature
  • Hemorrhoids

Within each spinal section, there are individual vertebrae that align down the backbone.

When these become misaligned, you can experience symptoms locally or in other places of the body.

Spinal health is extremely important for the overall health of the body.

Click on each of the spinal sections below to learn about the role your spine plays in your overall health.

CERVICAL

Nerve roots in the cervical vertebrae affect these parts of the body:

C1 – pituitary gland, scalp, brain, ears, eyes
C2 – head, eyes, tongue, ears, heart
C3 – face, neck, ears, shoulders, diaphragm
C4 – face, neck, chest, diaphragm
C5 – neck, vocal cords, shoulders, upper arms, diaphragm
C6 – shoulders, arms, tonsils
C7 – shoulders, arms, elbows, wrists, hands

Possible Symptoms & Conditions:

  • Headaches, Migraines
  • Dizziness
  • Asthma
  • Allergies
  • Fatigue
  • Stiff Neck
  • Pain / Numbness / Tingling / Stiffness – fingers, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, arm, shoulder, chest
  • Heart Conditions
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Nervousness

THORACIC

Nerve roots in the thoracic vertebrae affect these parts of the body:

T1 – Esophagus & trachea, arms from the elbows down
T2 – Heart, Including it valves, covering, arteries
T3 – Lungs, bronchial tubes, pleura, chest, breast
T4 – Gall bladder, common duct
T5 – Liver, blood
T6 – Stomach
T7 – Pancreas, duodenum
T8 – Spleen
T9 – Adrenal and supra-renal glands
T10 – Kidneys
T11 – Kidneys, ureter
T12 –Small intestines, lymph circulation

Conditions associated with:

  • Asthma
  • Cough
  • Difficult breathing
  • Shortness of breath, pain in lower arm pain in hands
  • Functional heart conditions
  • Chest conditions
  • Bronchitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Congestion
  • Gall bladder conditions
  • Jaundice
  • Liver conditions
  • Low blood pressure
  • Stomach troubles
  • Indigestion
  • Heartburn
  • Ulcers
  • Gastritis
  • Low resistance to cols and disease
  • Allergies
  • Hives
  • Kidney troubles
  • Chronic tiredness
  • Gas pains
  • Sterility

LUMBAR

Nerve roots in the lumbar vertebrae affect these parts of the body:

L1 – large intestine, inguinal rings
L2 – appendix, abdomen, upper leg
L3 – bladder, sex organs, uterus, knees
L4 – muscles of the low back, sciatic nerve, prostate
L5 – lower legs and feet

Possible conditions and symptoms:

  • Constipation
  • Colitis
  • Diarrhea
  • Cramps
  • Acidosis
  • Varicose veins
  • Bladder troubles
  • Menstrual problems
  • Miscarriages
  • Bed wetting
  • Impotency
  • Sciatica
  • Lumbago
  • Problems urinating
  • Poor circulation in legs
  • Swollen
  • Weak ankles
  • Cold feet
  • Weak legs
  • Low back pain
  • Spinal curvature
  • Hemorrhoids

SACRUM

Nerve roots in the sacral region affect these parts of the body:

Sacrum – buttocks, legs, feet, bladder, prostate, reproductive organs, anus

Possible Symptoms & Conditions:

  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Bladder Problems
  • Menstrual Problems
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Pain/Numbness/Tingling/Stiffness – buttocks, hip, legs

COCCYX

Nerve roots in the coccygeal region affect these parts of the body:

Coccyx – anus, rectum

Possible Symptoms & Conditions:

  • Rectal Problems