The Spine
The spine encases the main column of the nervous system, the spinal cord. Through the nervous system we coordinate all the body’s functions and movements. It allows us to sense the world around us, think, feel and express emotion and adapt to stress.
C1
Innervation: Blood Supply to the Head, Brain, Sympathetic Nervous System, Pituitary Gland, Facial Bones, Scalp, Inner and Middle Ear.,
Symptoms: Headaches and migraine, high blood pressure, nervousness, insomnia, fatigue, dizziness.
C2
Innervation: Eyes, Optic Nerve, Auditory Nerves, Forehead, Sinuses, Mastoid Bones and Tongue.
Symptoms: Pain around the eyes, sinus pain, allergies and ear ache.
C3
Innervation: Facial Bones, Cheeks, Teeth, Outer Ear and Trigeminal Nerve.
Symptoms: Neuralgia, neuritis and eczema.
C4
Innervation: Nose, Lips, Mouth and Eustachian Tube.
Symptoms: Hay fever, loss of hearing and adenoids.
C5
Innervation: Vocal Chords, Pharynx and Neck Glands.
Symptoms: Sore throat and laryngitis.
C6
Innervation: Neck Muscles, Shoulders and Tonsils.
Symptoms: Stiff neck, upper arm pain, tonsillitis and chronic cough.
C7
Innervation: Thyroid Gland and Elbows.
Symptoms: Colds, thyroid conditions and bursitis.
T1
Innervation: Forearms, Wrist and Hands, Oesophagus and Trachea.
Symptoms: Asthma, cough, breathing problems and pain in forearms and hands.
T2
Innervation: Heart and Coronary Arteries.
Symptoms: Heart conditions and chest conditions.
T3
Innervation: Lungs, Bronchial Tubes, Pleura, Chest and Breasts.
Symptoms: Pneumonia, pleurisy and bronchitis.
T4
Innervation: Gall Bladder and Common Duct
Symptoms: Gall bladder issues and jaundice.
T5
Innervation: Liver, Solar Plexus and General Circulation.
Symptoms: Liver conditions, blood pressure issues, poor circulation and arthritis.
T6
Innervation: Stomach
Symptoms: Indigestion and heart burn.
T7
Innervation: Pancreas and Duodenum
Symptoms: Gastric ulcers and other gastric issues. .
T8
Innervation: Spleen.
Symptoms: Lowered immunity.
T9
Innervation: Adrenal Glands.
Symptoms: Allergies.
T10
Innervation: Kidneys.
Symptoms: Kidney issues, nephritis and pyelitis.
T11
Innervation: Kidneys and Ureters.
Symptoms: Acne, eczema and boils.
T12
Innervation: Small Intestine, Lymphatic System.
Symptoms: Rheumatism and wind issues.
L1
Innervation: Large Intestine and Inguinal Rings.
Symptoms: Constipation, colitis, diarrhoea and hernias.
L2
Innervation: Appendix, Abdomen and Upper Leg.
Symptoms: Breathing difficulties, and varicose veins.
L3
Innervation: Sex Organs Uterus, Bladder, Knees.
Symptoms: Bladder issues, menstrual issues, bed wetting, impotency and knee pain.
L4
Innervation: Lower Back Muscles, Sciatic Nerve and Prostate Gland.
Symptoms: Back ache, sciatica and urination issues.
L5
Innervation: Lower Legs, Ankles and Feet
Symptoms: Poor circulation in the legs, ankles and feet. .
Sacrum
Innervation: Hip Bones and Buttocks
Symptoms: Sacroiliac conditions.
Coccyx
Innervation: Rectum, Anus
Symptoms: Haemorrhoids, pruritis, pain on sitting.
