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L5 – 5th lumbar vertebrae

Continuing our blog on the viscero somatic reflex, we are concluding the lumbar region of the spine today with the discussion of L5.   L5 is the 5th lumbar vertebrae which is located in the low back region of the spine.   … Continue reading

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L4 – 4th lumbar vertebrae

The 4th vertebrae in the lumbar spine (lower back region) is called L4.   This vertebrae has a direct connection to the prostate gland, muscles of the lower back, as well as the sciatic nerve.     When a misalignment (subluxation) is prevalent … Continue reading

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L2 – 2nd lumbar vertebrae

L2 is the second vertebrae in the lumbar region. The lumbar region is also considered the low back.  This second vertebrae has a direct correlation to the appendix, abdomen, & upper legs.   Patients with a misalignment in this area often … Continue reading

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L1 – 1st vertebrae of the low back (lumbar region)

Happy August!  Where is the summer going??   Wow!   This week we will be continuing our blog regarding viscero somatic reflex as it pertains to the lumbar region (low back area) of the spine.    The first vertebrae in the lumbar region … Continue reading

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T12 – 12th thoracic vertebrae

Today, we are concluding our series on viscero somatic reflex and the thoracic (mid back) region.    The last vertebrae in this region of the spine is called T12; the 12th thoracic vertebrae.   This vertebrae involves a correlation with the small … Continue reading

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T11 – 11th Thoracic Vertebrae

Most people don’t realize that the skin is considered a 3rd kidney.   A misalignment or subluxation of T11 can contribute to skin problems as well as kidney and ureters.   Skin conditions such as acne, pimples, eczema, or boils may be … Continue reading

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T10 – 10th Thoracic Vertebrae

This week’s blogging will conclude the Thoracic (mid-back) section of the spine and it’s viscero somatic reflex (spine-organ) connection.  T10, the spine’s 10th  thoracic vertebrae connects with the kidneys.  Patients with misalignments to T10 may experience some imbalances with the … Continue reading

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T9 – 9th Thoracic Vertebrae

We are getting closer to finishing our series on the Thoracic (mid back) region of the spine.   This next area between T9 & T11 start to integrate correlations with the adrenal glands and kidney regions.    Adrenal glands rest on the … Continue reading

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T8 – 8th thoracic vertebrae

The 8th vertebrae in the thoracic region has a direct relationship with the spleen.   The spleen has an important function of the body’s immune system.   A misalignment to this area may cause the body to have a lowered resistance to … Continue reading

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T7 – 7th Thoracic Vertebrae

This week, we continue our blog about the effects of vertebral subluxations to the thoracic region.   Today let’s look at T7; the 7th vertebrae in the mid back region of the spine. This vertebrae when misaligned (subluxated) may cause issues … Continue reading

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