Your spinal column is one of the most amazing stuctures in the human body. Each part of the spine serves a specific purpose in maintaining the bodies overall structure and weight distribuition.

The cervical spine is composed of seven vertabrae and has a gentle forward curvature, the nerves from here control the upper part of the body.

The thoracic spine is composed of twelve vertabrae and has a slightly posterior curve, whose nerves control the bodies mid section ot torso.

Your lumbar spine is composed of five vertabrae with a curve presenting anterior. The nerves here control the legs and feet or lower extremity

In conclusion, the spine is a structure whose architecture is unmatched and when functioning properly provides you with optimum health, but when the spine is not adjusted reguarly, subluxation can result.


Cervical Spine Nerves Control:

Scalp
Base of Skull
Neck Muscles
Shoulders
Elbows
Arms/Forearms
Wrists
Hands/fingers
Heart/coronary arteries
Chest/breast

Effects of Cervical Nervous System Dysfunction

Headaches(including migraine), Stiff neck
Dizziness, Cough, Croup
Fatigue, Pain in upper arm, Tennis elbow
Head colds, Common Colds
Vision problems, Hearing, Sinus Problems
Allergies, Runny nose, Sore throat
Tonsillitis, Hoarseness, Laryngitis
Wrist, hand and finger numbness/pain
Shortness of breath, Difficulty in breathing
Asthma, Heart conditions, Chest pain
Heart burn, chronic tiredness
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Thoracic Spine Nerves Control:

Blood supply to the head
Brain, Eyes
Ears/eustachian tubes
Nose, Sinuses/forehead
Month/tongue
Esophagus
Heart/coronary arteries
Bronchial tubes/lungs
Chest/breast
Gallbladder
Liver, Diaphragm
Stomach, Pancreas
Spleen, Kidneys
Small intestines
Uterus, Appendix
Buttocks, Colon
Effects of Thoracic Nervous System Dysfunction

Headaches, Dizziness, Fatigue, Head Colds
Vision problems, Hearing, Sinus Problems
Common Cold, Allergies, Runny nose, Sore throat
Tonsillitis, Hoarseness, Laryngitis
Stiff neck, Cough, Croup
Tennis Elbow, Wrist, hand and finger numbness/pain
Shortness of breath, Difficulty in breathing
Asthma, Heart conditions, Chest pain, Bronchitis
Pneumonia, Congestion, Gallbladder conditions
Hiatal hernia, Blood pressure problems
Liver conditions, Jaundice, Skin conditions, Acne
Pimples, Stomach troubles, Indigestions
Heart burn, Gastritis, Ulcers, Blood sugar problems
Kidney conditions, Gas pains, Chronic tiredness
Constipation

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Lumbar Spine Nerves Control:

Uterus
Large intestines
Buttocks
Groin
Reproductive Organs
Colon
Upper legs/thighs
Knees
Sciatic nerve
Effects of Lumbar Nervous System Dysfunction

Gas pains, Chronic tiredness
Irritable bowel, Constipation, diarrhea
Hernias, Sterility, bladder problems
Menstrual problems, Cramps
Knee pains, Sciatica
Low back pain, Difficult or painful urination
Numbness, poor circulation in legs, Shin splints
Swollen ankles, weak arches, Leg cramps
Cold feet
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