A continuation of the marvelous Human Nerve System In this, and the newsletters that follow, we will take an expiration through each vertebra and the nerves that exit. Previously we discussed C0 (skill) through C6. Again, perhaps this newsletter is most powerful when given to a loved one who has a known health issue – as you will see there is always a cause to each effect.

Cervical 7: The seventh spinal vertebra under the skull is involved with providing the secondary nerve supply from the control centers in the brain to the Liver – It is actually a physiological connection to the liver and commonly found to be an area that is sub- luxated leading to such common health complaints as headache, coated tongue, lassitude, sneezing, nightmares and burning feet.

C7 subluxation can be caused by physical, chemical, emotional and/or environmental stress or a combination of these stressors beyond the body’s ability to cope. Common stressors resulting from irritation here include Liver/gallbladder malfunction and emotional unmanaged stress and anger. This area is mostly commonly affected in whiplash type injuries.

Perhaps of greater importance than these local affects of subluxation of C7, are the global affects of subluxation of this area because this not only affects the sensory and motor system involving the arms and hands but also organ function. When associated with subluxations involving T8 and/or L3, liver and/or gallbladder like conditions may be expected. Obesity and heart problems are also commonly associated with liver problems. All of these, potentially stemming from a C7 subluxation.

Thoracic 1: The first spinal vertebra with a rib attachment, at the base of the neck and is involved with providing the primary nerve supply from the control centers in the brain to the Heart – It is commonly found to be an area that is subluxated leading to such common health complaints as coronary artery disease, epigastric distress, difficulty swallowing, apprehensiveness, pain in the upper left shoulder, numbness in the left arm, pain in the upper left neck area and increased sensitivity to temperature changes.

T1 subluxation can be caused by physical, chemical, emotional and/or environmental stress or a combination of these stressors beyond the body’s ability to cope. Common stressors affecting this part of the spine and nervous system include smoking, a high fat diet, sedentary lifestyle, unexpressed sadness and type A personality.

As already mentioned, T1 may serve as an early indicator of cardiovascular disease. Other confirming signs and symptoms include tenderness in the left thumb pad and 
tingling in the pinky ringer and forearm towards the elbow.

Thoracic 2: The second spinal vertebra with a rib attachment, at the base of the neck, is simply called the second thoracic is involved with providing the primary nerve supply from the control centers in the brain to the Heart…specifically the myocardium – It is commonly found to be an area that is subluxated leading to such common health complaints as heart attack, asthma, bronchitis, difficulty breathing, fatigue and fluid retention.

T2 subluxation can be caused by physical, chemical, emotional and/or environmental stress or a combination of these stressors beyond the body’s ability to cope. Common stressors affecting this part of the spine and nervous system include the possibility of impaired nerve function due to a lack of natural, non-synthetic vitamin B. This results in a lack of muscle tone throughout the body and that, in turn, can affect the hardest working muscle…the heart.

Common signs of a T2 subluxation include tenderness to the touch in this area and the possibility of low blood pressure, swollen ankles, swollen eyelids and other symptoms of a vitamin B deficiency. All of these potentially stem from a T2 subluxation.

Thoracic 3: The third spinal vertebra with a rib attachment, at the base of the neck and actually about midway between the shoulder blade is involved with providing the primary nerve supply from the control centers in the brain to the Lungs and Bronchi – It is commonly found to be an area that is subluxated leading to such common health complaints as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchitis.

T3 subluxation can be caused by physical, chemical, emotional and/or environmental stress or a combination of these stressors beyond the body’s ability to cope. Chronic T3 subluxation may involve other subluxations involving T9 (primary nerve sup- ply to the adrenal glands) and C1 subluxation and/or allergies. Common stressors affecting this part of the spine and nervous system include smoking, allergies and environmental pollution.

T3 globally is connected with lung disease including a measurable reduction in respiratory volume. Other global effects include shortness of breath, sighing, chronic cough and fatigue.

Thoracic 4: The fourth spinal vertebra with a rib attachment, between the shoulder blades is involved with providing the primary nerve supply from the control centers in the brain to the Gall Bladder – It is commonly found to be an area that is subluxated and associated with such common health complaints as gallstones and gallbladder diseases.

T4 subluxation can be caused by physical, chemical, emotional and/or environmental stress or a combination of these stressors beyond the body’s ability to cope. Common stressors affecting this part of the spine and nervous system include the possibility of impaired nerve function due to chemical or dietary stress. The gall bladder is a key player in the emulsification of dietary fat and is therefore often associated with obesity, high fat diets and high dairy diets.

Subluxation of this area because this not only affects the gallbladder but the ramifications of malfunction in this area are often felt throughout the system because the gall bladder produces many organic reflex subluxations. Common signs of a T4 subluxation include tenderness to the touch in this area and tenderness under the ribs (right side) near the gall bladder. Other functional symptoms include the possibility of bloating after meals, nausea, headaches and intolerance to fatty foods. All of these, potentially stemming from a T4 subluxation.

Thoracic 5: The fifth spinal vertebra with a rib attachment and near the base of the shoulder blades is involved with providing the primary nerve supply from the control centers in the brain through the “celiac plexus” to the Esophagus, Stomach and Intestines – It is commonly found to be an area that is subluxated and associated with such common health complaints as indigestion and ulcer (gastric).

T5 subluxation can be caused by physical, chemical, emotional and/or environmental stress or a combination of these stressors beyond the body’s ability to cope. Chronic T5 subluxation may involve other subluxations, particularly C6, as a compensation to counter-balance. Common stressors affecting this part of the spine and nervous system include type A personality, whiplash and any other stomach irritants.

As already mentioned, T5 may serve as an early indicator of the potential for stomach and digestive disease. Other confirming signs and symptoms include tenderness on palpation and a measurable reduction in respiratory volume. Other global effects include hiatal hernia.

If you are reading this and have an issue related to your liver (elevated cholesterol, triglycerides, elevated liver enzymes, fatty liver syndrome, cirrhosis, gallbladder congestion, inability to digest fats, heart (arrhythmia, high blood pressure, mitral valve prolapse, tachycardia, bradycardia, congestive failure), lungs (chronic respiratory infections, cough, congestion, asthma, wheezing or breathlessness) or digestive issues interference in your spine may be the very issue you need to address.

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