Chiropractic Symptoms

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 arrhythmia's, vertigo

C2 – sinus troubles, ear ache, fainting spells

C3 – neuritis, eczema, acne

C4 – hay fever, runny nose

C5 – laryngitis, throat soreness

C6 – stiff neck, neck pain, upper arm pain, carpal tunnel, 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 Chesapeake Chiropractic team is here to help you.