Which nerves might be affected by misalignment of the thoracic vertebrae?

Which nerves might be affected by misalignment of the thoracic vertebrae?

Thoracic spine subluxations can irritate the nerves of the disc, facet joints, and spinal nerves leaving the spine to cause pain in the mid-back that may even be felt around the sides and into the chest.

What are the 31 pairs of spinal nerves and their associated vertebral regions?

In humans there are 31 pairs: 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 1 coccygeal. Each pair connects the spinal cord with a specific region of the body. Near the spinal cord each spinal nerve branches into two roots.

What is vertebral subluxation?

“Subluxation” is a term used by some chiropractors to describe a spinal vertebra that is out of position in comparison to the other vertebrae, possibly resulting in functional loss and determining where the chiropractor should manipulate the spine.

Does nerve damage show on MRI?

An MRI may be able help identify structural lesions that may be pressing against the nerve so the problem can be corrected before permanent nerve damage occurs. Nerve damage can usually be diagnosed based on a neurological examination and can be correlated by MRI scan findings.

What does a misaligned spine feel like?

Possible signs that your spine is out of alignment include: chronic headaches. lower back pain. neck pain.

Why are there 31 pairs of spinal nerves?

The low back bears the weight of the upper body and has the largest vertebrae. The sacral region has five vertebrae that are fused together and the coccygeal region is made up of four tiny fused vertebrae. The 31 pairs of spinal nerves are named after the vertebrae that they come out from.

What are the 5 factors that can cause a vertebral subluxation?

Sustained postures (sitting all day), repeated motions common to the workplace, inadequate sleep, improper exercise, poor diet, drug side effects and emotional stress are all factors that can gradually wear down parts of the spine and lead to subluxation (see also brochure titled Disc).

Can vertebral subluxation be cured?

How is subluxation corrected? Chiropractors are specialists in correcting subluxation and other misalignments. A chiropractor can restore the misaligned vertebrae to their proper position in the spinal column. They do this manually by using the chiropractic procedure known as spinal adjustment.