Understanding Spinal Misalignment
The Cervical Spine
The Cervical Spine
The Cervical Spine
The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae known as C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, and C7. These vertebrae comprise the base of your skull down to the thoracic spine. They affect everything from your nervous system and brain to your thyroid gland and shoulders. If you're experiencing headaches, neck pain, or anything else in this general area, your cervical spine may require treatment
The Thoracic Spine
The Cervical Spine
The Cervical Spine
Your upper and middle back is known as the thoracic spine. This section of your spine has 12 vertebrae, ranging from T1 – T12. Your stability is due to your thoracic spine. Your thoracic spine affects the center of your body ranging from your arms and esophagus down to your small intestines. Common effects include stomach troubles, gastritis, digestive problems, and more.
The Lumbar Spine
The Cervical Spine
The Lumbar Spine
The lower part of your spine, the lumbar spine, is the most powerful part of your spine. This section gives you the strength and power to lift, twist, and bend. It consists of five vertebrae known as L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5. These vertebrae affect your legs, thighs, feet, ankles, and lower internal organs. At the base of your lumbar spine are your sacrum and coccyx vertebrae.