The Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC) is a chiropractic scientific model depicting a spinal condition with numerous components (see a more in-depth description of the Vertebral Subluxation Complex for more info). One of the components is called neuropathophysiology which describes how the Vertebral Subluxation Complex produces interference to normal function of the nerve system.
The chart below illustrates which organ systems can be affected by a subluxation at a given spinal level. Please note, the exact spinal levels may not exactly match the symptoms – the nerve system is incredibly complicated and this chart is a basic illustration. For more information, please ask your Chiropractor.
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Vertebrae C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 T10 T11 T12 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 SACRUM COCCYX |
Areas and Parts of Body Back of head Various areas of head Side and front of neck Upper back of neck Middle of neck and upper part of arms Lower part of neck, arms, and elbows Lower part of arms, shoulders Hands, wrists, fingers, thyroid Heart, its valves and coronary arteries Lungs, bronchial tubes, pleura, chest Gall Bladder, common duct Liver, Solar Plexus Stomach, Mid-back area Pancreas, duodenum Spleen, lower-mid back Adrenal glands Kidneys Ureters Small intestines, upper/lower back Iliocecal valve, large intestines Appendix, abdomen, upper leg Sex organs, uterus, bladder, knees Prostate gland, lower back Sciatic nerve, lower legs, ankles, feet Hip bones, buttocks Rectum, anus |
Possible Symptoms
Headaches, Vision Problems, Neck Pain, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Ear Infections (Otitis Media) Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ) Dizziness, nerveness, vertigo Pain, soreness and restriction in shoulder area Bursitis, Tendonitis Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pain and soreness in arms, hands, elbows Chest pains, tightness or constriction Asthma, difficulty breathing Indigestion, Heartburn, Ulcers Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Infantile Colic Low back pain Various symptoms arising from malfunctioning:
*Please note, the exact spinal levels may not exactly match the symptoms – the nerve system is incredibly complicated and this chart is a basic illustration. |
Vertebral Subluxation Complex – a brief description and explanation of the Subluxation Complex.
Vertebral Subluxation Complex – more technical description.
*How do Subluxations affect my health?