Learn How Vertebra Nerves Affect Your Body

Interactive Tour of Your Spine

How can one tiny vertebra affect your health?

Vertebral subluxation occurs when one of the many little bones (vertebra) in your spine becomes misaligned thereby interfering with the vital nerve supply in the spinal cord.

The brain uses the spinal cord to communicate with every part of your body. When that communication is interrupted, health problems occur.

Click on the buttons corresponding to the various vertebrae on the right to find out how subluxation of each bone will adversely affect your health.

Only a chiropractor can correct vertebral subluxation.

Cervical

Thoracic

Lumbar

Cervical

C1 or Atlas Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Blood supply to the head

Pituitary gland

Scalp

Bones of the face

Brain

Inner and middle ear

Sympathetic nervous system

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Headaches

Nervousness

Insomnia

Head colds

High blood pressure

Migraine headaches

Nervous breakdowns

Amnesia

Chronic tiredness

Dizziness

C2 or Axis Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Eyes

Optic nerves

Auditory nerves

Sinus

Mastoid bones

Tongue

Forehead

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Sinus trouble

Allergies

Crossed eyes

Deafness

Eye trouble

Ear aches

Fainting spells

Vision difficulties

C3 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Cheeks

Outer ear

Face bones

Teeth

Trifacial nerve

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Neuralgia

Neuritis

Acne

Pimples

Eczema

C4 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Nose

Lips

Mouth

Eustachian tube

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Hay fever

Catarrh

Hearing loss

Adenoids

C5 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Vocal cords

Neck glands

Pharynx

Possible effect of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Laryngitis

Hoarseness

Sore throat

Quinsy

C6 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Neck muscles

Shoulders

Tonsils

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Stiff neck

Pain in upper arm

Tonsillitis

Whooping Cough

Croup

C7 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Thyroid gland

Bursae in Shoulders

Arm Bursae

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Bursitis

Colds

Thyroid conditions

ThoraCIC

T1 Vertebra
Areas controlled by nerves:

Arms from the elbows down

Including hands

Wrists and fingers

Esophagus and trachea

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Asthma

Cough

Difficulty breathing

Shortness of breath

Pain in lower arm

Pain in hands

T2 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Heart

Heart valves

Pericardium

Coronary arteries

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Functional heart conditions

Chest conditions

T3 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Lungs

Bronchial tubes

Pleura

Chest

Breast

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Bronchitis

Pleurisy

Pneumonia

Congestion

influenza

T4 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Gall bladder

Common duct

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Gall bladder conditions

Jaundice

Shingles

T5 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Liver

Solar plexus

Blood

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Liver conditions

Fevers

Low blood pressure

Anemia

Poor circulation

Arthritis

T6 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Stomach

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Stomach troubles

Nervous stomach

Indigestion

Heartburn

Dyspepsia

T7 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Pancreas

Duodenum

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Ulcers

Gastritis

T8 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Spleen

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Low resistance to colds and disease

T9 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Adrenal glands

Supra-renal glands

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Allergies

Hives

T10 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Kidneys

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Kidney troubles

Hardening of the arteries

Chronic tiredness

Nephritis

Pyelitis

T11 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Kidneys

Ureters

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Acne

Pimples

Eczema

Boils

T12 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Small intestines

Lymph Circulation

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Rheumatism

Gas pains

Sterility

Lumbar

L1 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Large intestines

Inguinal rings

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Constipation

Colitis

Dysentery

Diarrhea

Ruptures

Hernias

L3 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Sex organs

Uterus

Bladder

Knees

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Bladder troubles

Menstrual troubles

Miscarriages

Bed wetting

Impotency

Change of life symptoms

Knee pains

L2 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Appendix

Abdomen

Upper leg

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Cramps

Difficult breathing

Acidosis

Varicose veins

L4 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Prostate gland

Muscle of the lower back

Sciatic nerve

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Sciatica

Lumbago

Painful Urination

Too frequent urination

Backaches

L5 Vertebra

Areas controlled by nerves:

Lower legs

Ankles

Feet

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Poor circulation in legs

Swollen ankles

Weak ankles and arches

Cold feet

Weakness in the legs

Leg cramps

Sacrum

Areas controlled by nerves:

Hip bones

Buttocks

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Sacro-iliac conditions

Spinal curvature

Coccyx

Areas controlled by nerves:

Rectum

Anus

Possible effects of malfunction (due to subluxation):

Hemorrhoids

Pruritis (itching)

Pain at end of spine upon sitting