Spinal Misalignment Chart

Spinal Misalignment Chart

"The nervous system controls and coordinates all organs and structures of the human body." (Gray's Anatomy, 29th ed., page 4) Misalignment of spinal vertebrae causes irritation to the nervous system. This can affect the structures, organs, and functions listed under "areas" and the "possible symptoms" that are associated with malfunctions of the areas noted.

 

Spinal Misalignment Chart

Vertebrae

Areas & Parts of Body

Possible 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 breakdown, amnesia, chronic tiredness, dizziness, anxiety

C2

Eyes, optic nerves, auditory nerves, sinuses, mastoid bones, tongue, forehead

Sinus trouble, allergies, pain around the eyes, earache, fainting spells, certain types of blindness, crossed eyes, deafness

C3

Cheeks, outer ear, face bones, teeth, trigeminal nerve

Neuralgia, neuritis, acne or pimples, eczema

C4

Nose, lips, mouth, eustachian tubes

Hay fever, runny nose, hearing loss, adenoids

C5

Vocal cords, neck glands, pharynx

Laryngitis, hoarseness, throat conditions such as sore throat, neck pain

C6

Neck muscles, shoulders, tonsils

Stiff neck, pain in upper arm, tonsillitis, chronic cough, croup

C7

Thyroid gland, bursae in the shoulders, elbows

Bursitis, colds, thyroid conditions, pain in hands

 T1

 Arms from the elbows down, including hands, wrists, and fingers, esophagus and trachea

Asthma, cough, difficult breathing, shortness of breath, pain in lower arms and hands

 T2

Heart, including its valves and covering, coronary arteries

Functional heart conditions (blood pressure & irregular heartbeats) and certain chest conditions

 T3

Lungs, bronchial tubes, pleura, chest, breast

Bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, congestion, influenza, asthma

 T4

Gall bladder, common duct

Gall bladder conditions, jaundice, shingles, sensitivities to certain foods

 T5

Liver, solar plexus, circulation (general)

Liver conditions, fever, blood pressure problems, poor circulation, arthritis

 T6

Stomach

Stomach troubles, including nervous stomach, indigestion, heartburn, dyspepsia, acid reflux

T7

Pancreas, duodenum

Ulcers, gastritis, regulation of blood sugar, energy loss

T8

Spleen

Lowered resistance to infection or illness

T9

Adrenal and supra-renal glands

Allergies, hives, energy swings

T10

Kidneys

Kidney troubles, hardening of the arteries, chronic tiredness, nephritis, pyelitis

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, hernias

L2

Appendix, abdomen, upper legs

Cramps, difficult breathing, minor varicose veins

L3

Sex organs, uterus, bladder, knees

Bladder troubles, menstrual troubles such as painful or irregular periods, miscarriage, bed-wetting, impotency, change of life (menopause)symptoms, many knee problems

L4

Prostate gland, muscles of the lower back, sciatic nerve

Sciatica, lower back pain, difficult, painful, or too frequent urination

L5

Lower legs, ankles, feet

Poor circulation in the legs, swollen ankles, weak ankles and arches, cold feet, weakness in the legs, leg cramps

SACRUM

Hip bones, buttocks

Sacro-illac pain, spinal curvatures

COCCYX

Rectum, anus

Hemorrhoids, pruritus (itching), pain in tailbone on sitting

Used with permission from Redmond Spinal Care.