"Get knowledge of the spine, for this is the requisite for many diseases."
- Hippocrates, The Father of Medicine, 460-377 BC
The spine is one of the most vital parts of the human body because it directly affects the nervous system which controls and coordinates ALL functions of the body.
Upper Neck, Upper Cervical Spine (C1 - C2) Head, face, upper neck, inner & middle ear, sympathetic nerve system, sinuses, eyes, auditory nerves and more. |
Mid/Lower Neck, Cervical Spine (C3 – C7) Neck, shoulders, thyroid, tonsils, teeth, outer ear, nose, mouth, vocal cords, and more. |
Mid Back, Thoracic Spine (T1 - T12) Arms, hands, heart, coronary arteries, esophagus, trachea, lungs, bronchial tubes, gallbladder, liver, stomach, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, ureters, adrenal glands, small intestines, and more. |
Lower Back, Lumbar Spine (L1 - L5) Large intestines, appendix, abdomen, bladder, reproductive organs, lower back, lower extremities, ankles, feet, and more. |
Basebone or Tailbone, Sacrum and Coccyx Hip bones, tail bone, buttocks, rectum, anus, and more. | |
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The anatomy of the spinal column is extremely well designed to serve many functions. All of the elements of the spinal column and vertebrae serve the purpose of protecting the spinal cord, which provides communication to the brain, mobility and sensation in the body through the complex interaction of bones, ligaments and muscle structures of the back and the nerves that surround it. The back is also the powerhouse for the entire body, supporting and allowing the movements of our head, arms, and legs possible.
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