Organs Controlled by the Thoracic Nerves
The central nervous system controls all organs and functions in your body. When there is a misalignment in your spine, the nervous system may become compromised, causing a vertebral subluxation. The areas (organs and functions) of the body affected by the vertebral subluxation may malfunction. Specific symptoms may signal that this malfunction is present.
Here are the areas of the body that are controlled by the nerves stemming from between each vertebra in the thoracic (mid back) spine, and the related symptoms that may be experienced due to a vertebral subluxation in that area:
| Vertebra | Areas/Organs Affected | Possible Symptoms Indicating Subluxation |
| T1 | Arms (elbows down) hands, wrists, fingers, esophagus, trachea | Pain in lower arms and hands, cough, difficulty breathing, asthma, |
| T2 | Heart | Heart conditions |
| T3 | Lungs, chest, breast, bronchial tubes, pleura | Pneumonia, bronchitis, pleurisy, chest congestion |
| T4 | Gall bladder | Shingles, Gall bladder conditions, jaundice |
| T5 | Liver, solar plexus, general circulation | Blood pressure problems, liver problems, arthritis, poor circulation |
| T6 | Stomach | Heartburn, stomach conditions, indigestion |
| T7 | Pancreas, duodenum | Gastritis, ulcers |
| T8 | Spleen | Decreased resistance |
| T9 | Adrenal and supra-renal glands | Hives, allergies |
| T10 | Kidneys | Chronic fatigue, kidney conditions, nephritis |
| T11 | Kidneys, ureters | Skin conditions (acne), eczema |
| T12 | Small intestines, lymph system | Gas pains, certain types of sterility |
To keep the areas affected by the mid-back section of the spine healthy, practice good spinal hygiene! Get to our office for regular check ups to stay on track and keep your nervous system working in tip-top condition!
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