A continuation of the power behind your central nerve system. In this, and the newsletters that follow, we will take an exploration through each vertebra and the nerves that exit. Previously we discussed Cervical 7 through Thoracic 5. Again, perhaps this news- letter 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.

Thoracic Six: The sixth spinal vertebra with a rib attachment, at the bottom of the shoulder blades, is simply called the sixth thoracic and is involved with providing the primary nerve supply from the control centers in the brain to the Stomach and Pancreas – It is commonly found to be an area that is subluxated and associated with such common health complaints as diabetes and pre-diabetic symptoms.

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 pancreas is a key player in the metabolism of sugars and is therefore often associated with such di- verse symptoms as fatigue, concentration problems, memory loss, craving sweets and light headedness.

Common signs of a T6 subluxation include tenderness to the touch in this area and reflex subluxation at the C5 area. Other functional symptoms include the possibility of afternoon headaches, frequent urination, and emotional instability and heart palpitations. All of these, potentially stemming from a T6 subluxation.

Thoracic Seven: The seventh spinal vertebra with a rib attachment is involved with providing the primary nerve supply from the control centers in the brain through the “celiac plexus” to the Spleen – It is commonly found to be an area that is subluxated and associated with the diverse series of health complaints resulting from a depressed immune system.

Chronic T7 subluxation may result from a body that is under overwhelming or unrelenting stress. Common stressors affecting this part of the spine and nervous system include poor diet, high stress, infections and any other immune system irritants.

As already mentioned, T7 may serve as an early indicator of immune deficiency syndromes. Other global effects include a lowered resistance to infection demonstrated as frequent colds, flu, allergies and difficulty rebounding from the effects of these conditions.

Thoracic Eight: The eighth spinal vertebra with a rib attachment, is involved with providing the primary nerve supply from the control centers in the brain to the Liver and Gallbladder – It is commonly found to be an area that is subluxated and associated with disturbed function of fat breakdown and metabolism, an increasingly difficult job given our society’s affection for fast foods, processed foods and chemicals.
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 liver and gallbladder are key players in the metabolism of fats and are therefore often associated with such diverse symptoms as fatigue, headache, nightmares, and burning feet.

Thoracic Nine: The ninth spinal vertebra with a rib attachment and just above the kidney area is involved with providing the primary nerve supply from the control centers in the brain to the Adrenal Glands (the glands that sit on top of the kidneys) – It is commonly found to be an area that is subluxated and associated with the diverse series of health complaints resulting from being overwhelmed by stress.

Chronic 9T subluxation may result from a body that is under overwhelming or unrelenting stress. Common stressors affecting this part of the spine and nervous system include emotional, structural, environmental, and biochemical whether traumatic or prolonged. Adrenal glands produce adrenaline which is used during the fight or flight response to stress. Adrenaline insufficiency may be associated with chronic fatigue. Note: Adrenaline overproduction may be associated with anxiety.

Thoracic Ten: The tenth spinal vertebra with a rib attachment is involved with providing the primary nerve supply from the control centers in the brain to the Small Intestine – It is commonly found to be an area that is subluxated and associated with disturbed function of the small intestines and is most commonly found to be a contributing factor in irritable bowel syndrome.
It is interesting that, because the function of the small intestine is the assimilation of nutrients, the function of the small intestine requires the proper function of the stomach, pancreas, gall bladder and ileocecal valve. Common symptoms include digestive complaints (usually 1-2 hours after eating), problems with proper weight management and digestive reactions to certain foods. Global affects of subluxation at T10 decreases functions other groups of nerves called ganglions (specifically, the celiac, and superior mesenteric ganglionic plexi) which play an important role in digestion.

Thoracic Eleven: The eleventh spinal vertebra with a rib attachment and just above the last rib is involved with providing the primary nerve supply from the control centers in the brain to the Kidneys – It is commonly found to be an area that is subluxated and associated with the diverse series of health complaints resulting from being unable to filter waste from the blood and/or with the output of urine and toxins from the body.

Chronic T11 subluxation may result from a body that is under overwhelming or unrelenting toxicity. This toxicity can be from a variety of sources including the prolonged use of some medications. Common symptoms of kidney distress include but are certainly not limited to swelling in the body-particularly the ankles and feet, puffy eyelids and altered (usually decreased) urination. The kidneys regulate body fluid volume and, as such, may play a significant role in conditions with a diversity ranging from blood pressure problems to constipation and other bowel problems. Clearly, an inability to properly filter toxins from the body can also have wide ranging health effects.

Thoracic Twelve: The twelfth spinal vertebra with a rib attachment, the last rib, is simply called the twelfth thoracic and is involved with providing the primary nerve supply from the control centers in the brain to the Bladder – It is commonly found to be an area that is subluxated and associated with disturbed function of the bladder and is most commonly found to be a contributing factor in both increased and decreased urination. T12 subluxation also increases the risk of bladder infection problems.

It is interesting that, because the T12 is also functionally attached to the diaphragm, it can also be associated with shortness of breath and chronic fatigue. Similar to T11, global affects of subluxation of this area involves other groups of nerves called ganglions (specifically, the celiac, superior and inferior mesenteric ganglionic plexi).

Lumbar One: The first spinal vertebra without a rib attachment below the thoracic spine is called L1. It is involved with providing the primary nerve supply from the control centers in the brain to the Ileocecal Valve which is the valve between the large and small intestines – It is commonly found to be an area that is subluxated and associated with the diverse series of health complaints resulting from the person being bowel toxic.

Chronic L1 subluxation may result from a body that is not eliminating toxins properly through the bowel. This toxicity can result in a wide range of symptoms including bad breath, gas and other bowel disturbances, headache, fatigue, dark circles under the eyes and lower right abdominal pains. The bowels regulate the passage of digestive waste material from the body, and, as such, may play a significant role in a wide variety of health conditions. Clearly, an inability to properly remove toxins from the body can also have wide ranging health effects.