Subluxations
Vertebral
subluxation is the name applied to misalignments of the spinal vertebrae
that put pressure on nerves roots. Subluxations
can be caused by accidents,
tension, over-exertion, and injuries to the spine.
Displacements
of spinal vertebrae put stress on the nerves that run through the spinal
cord to regulate and control the rest of the body. Stress on these
delicate nerves causes malfunctions
in the affected tissues and organs. Even
slight misalignments in the spine may alter the regular transmission of
nerve impulses, preventing the afflicted portion of the body from
responding with its full capacity.
Spinal
misalignments can leave the body susceptible to health problems when
decreased nerve function does not allow it to work properly. Some of the
effects of spinal misalignments are listed below. The bones in the
tables are from the top of your spine to the bottom. There are
seven cervical vertebrae of the neck, twelve thoracic vertebrae of the
mid back, five lumbar vertebrae of the lower back, and the base- or
tailbone.
| Spinal
Column with Vertebrae |
Vertebrae |
Organs
Affected by Vertebrae of the Spine
|
| |
C1
|
Brain,
Nasal and Palette Glands, Lungs, Heart, Spleen, Kidney,
Stomach, Liver, Large Intestines |
 |
C2
|
Eye,
Sinuses, Brain, Nasal and Palette Glands |
|
C3
|
Eye,
Sinuses, Nasal and Palette Glands, |
|
C4
|
Eye,
Sinuses, Nasal and Palette Glands, Sublingual Glands,
Submaxilary Glands |
|
C5
|
Parotid
Gland, Sublingual Glands, Submaxilary Glands |
|
C6
|
Parotid
Gland, Thyroid |
|
C7
|
Thyroid,
Lungs |
|
T1
|
Lungs,
Heart, Parotid Gland, Carotid Artery, Pulmonary Artery |
|
T2
|
Lungs,
Heart, Parotid Gland, Carotid Artery |
|
T3
|
Lungs,
Heart, Stomach, Pulmonary Artery, Carotid Artery |
|
T4
|
Liver |
|
T5
|
Stomach |
|
T6
|
Pancreas |
|
T7
|
Spleen |
|
T8
|
Liver |
|
T9
|
Adrenal |
|
T10
|
Small
Intestines |
|
T11
|
Kidney |
|
T12
|
Kidney |
|
L1
|
Large
Intestines |
|
L2
|
Large
Intestines |
|
L3
|
Large
Intestines, Spleen, Bladder |
|
L4
|
Large
Intestines, Bladder |
|
L5
|
Large
Intestines, Spleen, Bladder |
|
Sacrum
|
Large
Intestines, Spleen, Bladder |
|
|
|
Vertebrae
|
|
Possible
Problems Resulting from Subluxations of Vertebrae
|
|
|
C1
|
|
Headaches,
migraines, nervousness, insomnia, chronic fatigue, dizziness
|
|
|
C2
|
|
Allergies,
sinus problems, vision and hearing problems, earaches
|
|
|
C3
|
|
Neuralgia,
neuritis, acne or pimples, eczema
|
|
|
C4
|
|
Hay
fever, hearing loss, adenoids
|
|
|
C5
|
|
Laryngitis,
sore throat
|
|
|
C6
|
|
Stiff
neck, pain in upper arm, tonsillitis
|
|
|
C7
|
|
Bursitis,
susceptibility to colds, thyroid conditions
|
|
|
T1
|
|
Asthma,
cough, shortness of breath, pain in lower arms and hands
|
|
|
T2
|
|
Functional
heart/chest conditions
|
|
|
T3
|
|
Bronchitis,
pleurisy, pneumonia, congestion, influenza
|
|
|
T4
|
|
Cholecystitis,
gallstones, jaundice, shingles
|
|
|
T5
|
|
Hepatic
cirrhosis, low blood pressure, anemia, poor circulation,
arthritis
|
|
|
T6
|
|
Indigestion,
heartburn, dyspepsia
|
|
|
T7
|
|
Ulcers,
gastritis, diabetes
|
|
|
T8
|
|
Lowered
resistance
|
|
|
T9
|
|
Allergies,
hives
|
|
|
T10
|
|
Hardening
of the arteries, chronic fatigue, nephritis, pyelitis
|
|
|
T11
|
|
Acne,
pimples, eczema, boils
|
|
|
T12
|
|
Rheumatism,
gas pains, sterility
|
|
|
L1
|
|
Constipation,
colitis, dysentery, diarrhea, hernias
|
|
|
L2
|
|
Cramps,
difficulty breathing, acidosis, varicose veins
|
|
|
L3
|
|
Bladder
troubles, menstrual irregularity, miscarriages, impotency,
knee pains
|
|
|
L4
|
|
Sciatica,
low back pain, prostatitis, urinary urgency, frequent
urination
|
|
| L5 |
|
Poor
leg circulation, swollen ankles, cold feet, weakness in legs,
leg cramps
|
|
|
Sacrum
|
|
Acroiliac
pains, spinal curvatures, hemmroids
|
|
Left
uncorrected, vertebral subluxations can lead to arthritic changes called
subluxation degeneration. This is a relentlessly destructive process
caused from neglected spinal misalignment, malfunction, and injury.
Because pain is not always present, this condition can go undetected for
a long time, just like a cavity decaying in a tooth.
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|
|
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NORMAL
Notice the forward curve with equal disc
spacing allowing normal function of the nervous system.
|
DEGENERATION
Here a spinal
misalignment has caused calcium deposits, arthritic decay,
narrowing discs, bone spurs, and advanced nerve irritation.
|
Chiropractic
physicians correct subluxations by delivering a safe, gentle and
specific force (known as a chiropractic adjustment) to correct the
misalignments and allow the body to use its own amazing capacity and
innate intelligence to self-heal.
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