The Nerve System
The spinal nerves and how they correlate with the entire body.
Vertebral Level |
Corresponding Body Part |
Possible Symptoms if Subluxated |
C1 |
Blood supply to head, brain |
Headaches, vision problems, neck pain |
C2 |
Eyes, sinuses, hearing nerves |
Ear infections, allergies, fainting |
C3 |
Face, teeth |
Neuralgia, acne, eczema |
C4 |
Nose, lips, mouth |
Hay fever, hearing loss, adenoids |
C5 |
Vocal cords, neck glands, pharynx |
Laryngitis, hoarseness, sore throat |
C6 |
Neck muscles, shoulders, tonsils |
Pain in shoulder area, stiff neck, tonsillitis |
C7 |
Thyroid gland, bursa in the shoulders, elbows |
Bursitis, tendonitis, thyroid conditions, colds |
T1 |
Lower arms, hands, wrists, fingers, esophagus and trachea |
Asthma, cough, breathing difficulty, pain in lower arms and hands |
T2 |
Heart, its valves and covering, coronary arteries |
Chest pains, tightness or constriction |
T3 |
Lungs, bronchial tubes, chest |
Bronchitis, pneumonia, congestion, influenza |
T4 |
Gall bladder |
Gall bladder conditions, jaundice |
T5 |
Liver, blood vessels |
Liver conditions, low blood pressure, anemia |
T6 |
Stomach, mid-back area |
Indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux |
T7 |
Pancreas, duodenum |
Ulcers, gastritis |
T8 |
Spleen, liver, lower-mid back |
Lowered resistance to illnesses |
T9 |
Adrenal and supra-renal glands |
Allergies, hives |
T10 |
Kidneys, appendix, testes |
Kidney trouble, hardening of arteries |
T11 |
Urinary bladder, ureters |
Acne, eczema, boils |
T12 |
Small intestines, upper/lower back |
Rheumatism, gas pains, IBS symptoms |
L1 |
Inguinal rings, large intestine |
Constipation, diarrhea, some hernias |
L2 |
Abdomen, upper leg |
Cramps, varicose veins |
L3 |
Sex organs, uterus, bladder, knees |
Bladder trouble, menstrual trouble |
L4 |
Prostate gland, sciatic nerve, lower back |
Low back pain, sciatica, difficult or frequent urination |
L5 |
Lower legs, ankles, feet |
Poor circulation in legs, weak ankles, leg cramps |
Sacrum |
Hip bones, buttocks, genitalia |
Poor spinal curvatures, hip pain |
Coccyx |
Rectum, anus |
Hemorrhoids, itching, pain when sitting |
The nervous system is very complex. The above information is a general guideline as to where the nerves travel throughout the body.