Atlas
Axis
Cervical Spine
First Thoracic
Thoracic Spine
First Lumbar
Lumbar Spine
Coccyx
Sacrum
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
T7
T8
T9
T10
T11
T12
L1
L2
L3
L4
L5
Misalignments of spinal vertebrae and discs may cause irritation to the nervous system which could affect the structures, organs, and functions listed under “areas”. The effects listed are conditions or symptoms that may be associated with malfunctions of the areas noted.
“The nervous system controls and coordinates all organs and structures of the human body.”
(Gray's Anatomy, 29th Ed., page 4)
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C1 |
Blood supply to the head, pituitary gland, scalp, bones of the face, brain, inner and middle ear, sympathetic nervous system. |
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Headaches, nervousness, insomnia, head colds, high blood pressure, migraine headaches, nervous breakdowns, amnesia, chronic tiredness, dizziness. |
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C2 |
Eyes, optic nerves, auditory nerves, sinuses, mastoid bones, tongue, forehead. |
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Eyes, optic nerves, auditory nerves, sinuses, mastoid bones, tongue, forehead. |
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C3 |
Cheeks, outer ear, face bones, teeth, trifacial nerve. |
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Neuralgia, neuritis, acne or pimples, eczema. |
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C4 |
Nose, lips, mouth, eustachian tube. |
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Hay fever, runny nose, hearing loss, adenoids. |
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C5 |
Vocal cords, neck glands, pharynx. |
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Laryngitis, hoarseness, throat conditions such as sore throat. |
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C6 |
Neck muscles, shoulders, tonsils. |
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Stiff neck, pain in upper arm, tonsilitis, chronic cough, croup. |
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C7 |
Thyroid gland, bursae in the shoulders, elbows. |
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Bursitis, colds, thyroid conditions. |
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T1 |
Arms from the elbows down, including hands, wrists, and fingers; esophagus and trachea. |
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Asthma, cough, difficult breathing, shortness of breath, pain in lower arms and hands. |
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T2 |
Heart, including its valves and covering; coronary arteries. |
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Functional heart conditions and certain chest conditions. |
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T3 |
Lungs, bronchial tubes, pleura chest, breast. |
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Bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, congestion, influenza. |
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T4 |
Gall bladder, common duct. |
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Gall bladder conditions, jaundice, shingles. |
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T5 |
Liver, solar plexus, circulation (general). |
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Liver conditions, fevers, blood pressure problems, poor circulation, arthritis. |
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T6 |
Stomach. |
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Stomach troubles, including nervous stomach; indigestion, heartburn, dyspepsia. |
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T7 |
Pancreas, duodenum. |
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Ulcers, gastritis. |
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T8 |
Spleen. |
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T9 |
Adrenal and supra-renal glands. |
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Allergies, hives. |
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T10 |
Kidneys. |
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Kidney troubles, hardening of the arteries, chronic tiredness, nephritis, pyelitis. |
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T11 |
Kidneys, ureters. |
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Skin conditions such as acne, pimples, eczema, or boils. |
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T12 |
Small intestines, lymph circulation. |
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Rheumatism, gas pains, certain types of sterility. |
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L1 |
Large intestines, inguinal rings. |
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Constipation, colitis, dysentery, diarrhea, some ruptures or hernias. |
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L2 |
Appendix, abdomen, upper leg. |
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Cramps, difficult breathing, minor varicose veins. |
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L3 |
Sex organs, uterus, bladder, knees. |
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Bladder troubles, menstrual troubles such as painful or irregular periods, miscarriages, bed wetting, impotency, change of life symptoms. many knee pains. |
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L4 |
Prostate gland, muscles of the lower back, sciatic nerve. |
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Sciatica; lumbago; difficult, painful, or too frequent urination; backaches. |
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L5 |
Lower legs, ankles, feet. |
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Poor circulation in the legs, swollen ankles, weak ankles and arches, cold feet, weakness in the legs, leg cramps. |
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SACRUM |
Hip bones, buttocks. |
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Sacro-iliac conditions, spinal curvatures. |
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COCCYX |
Rectum, anus. |
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Hemorrhoids (piles), pruritis (itching), pain at end of spine on sitting. |
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