It is common to see people with neck ache, mid back ache and/or lower backache. A problem in the spine or the muscles surrounding the spine could contribute to a condition or could be the cause of the condition.
Cervical Vertebrae
C1 –blood supply to the head and brain, pituitary gland, ears, and the sympathetic nervous system.
C2 – eyes, optic nerve, sinuses, mastoid bones, and tongue.
C3 – cheeks, face bone, teeth and nerves to the face.
C4 – nose, lips, mouth, and eustachian tube.
C5 – vocal cord, neck glands, parathyroid, and pharynx.
C6 – neck muscles, shoulders and tonsils.
C7 – thyroid gland elbows
Thoracic Vertebrae
T1 – Arms from the elbows down, hands, wrists, and fingers, the esophagus and trachea.
T2 – heart and coronary arteries.
T3 – lungs, bronchial tubes, chest and breast.
T4 – Gall bladder
T5 – liver, solar plexus and the circulation in general.
T6 – stomach
T7 – pancreas and duodenum.
T8 – spleen
T9 – Adrenal glands
T10 – kidneys
T11 – kidneys and urethras
T12 – small intestine and the lymph circulation
Lumber Vertebrae
L1 – large intestine
L2 – appendix, lower leg.
L3 – sex organs, bladder, and knees.
L4 – prostate gland, muscles of the lower back, and sciatic nerve.
L5 – lower leg ankle and feet.
Sacrum – hip bones and buttocks.
Coccyx – rectum and anus.