
The actual profession of chiropractic began in 1895, however some of the earliest people in health care history understood the connection between the condition of the spine and overall health. Hippocrates said “Get knowledge of the spine, for this is the requisite of many diseases.”
Chiropractors have the ability to influence many symptoms because of the relationship of the spine to the nervous system. The list below will give you more information about the symptoms that can be related to certain levels of the spine:
C1 – headaches, insomnia, anxiety, ear infections, sinus infections, heart arrhythmias, vertigo
C2 – sinus troubles, ear ache, fainting spells
C3 – neuritis, eczema, acne
C4 – hay fever, runny nose
C5 – laryngitis, throat soreness
C6 – stiff neck, upper arm pain, chronic cough
C7 – bursitis, colds, thyroid conditions
T1 – asthma, cough, difficulty breathing
T2 – functional heart conditions, chest conditions
T3 – bronchitis, pleurisy, congestion, pneumonia
T4 – gall bladder, jaundice
T5 – liver conditions, fever, blood pressure, poor circulation
T6 – stomach troubles, indigestion, heart burn
T7 – ulcers, gastritis
T8 – lowered resistance
T9 – allergies, hives
T10 – kidney troubles, hardening of the arteries, chronic tiredness, nephritis
T11 – skin conditions, acne, eczema, boils
T12 – rheumatism, sterility
L1 – constipation, dysentery, colitis, diarrhea
L2 – cramps, difficulty breathing, varicose veins
L3 – bladder troubles, menstrual troubles, miscarriages, bedwetting, impotency, knee pain
L4 – sciatica, lumbago, frequent urination
L5 – poor circulation in legs, leg cramps, weak ankles, weak arches
Sacrum – bed wetting, painful menstrual cycles, constipation
While this list can be helpful it’s important to follow the guidance of your chiropractor. Take a step in right direction and choose chiropractic care today. Our Freehold Chiropractic team is here to help you.