Chronic Disease Problems Are Linked to The Spine
Chronic Disease Problems Are Linked to The Spine
Our spine is the main support of our upper bodies. It lets us stand up straight, bend or twist. It also encases and protects the spinal cord. The nerves branch out from our spine to the rest of our bodies.The spine is made up of vertebrae. At the top are the cervical vertebrae. There are 7 of them and they are referred to as C1-C7, starting at the top. The seventh one joins to the first of the thoracic vertebrae. These are the 12 that run down the back and provide a place for our ribs to attach. They are referred to as T1-T12, again from the top down. The lower inward curve of our back is made up of the five lumbar vertebrae. They are called L1-L5. Below that comes a set of 5 fused vertebrae called the sacrum that lies between the hip bones. Lastly comes the coccyx or the tailbone, another set of fused vertebrae.
The vertebrae join together at what are called the facet joints. Between each of the vertebrae are the disks, which provide cushioning and act as shock absorbers.
Traveling down the center of the spine is the spinal cord and at each of the vertebrae, nerves branch out through what are called the foramen to the rest of the body.
Type of Health Problems Linked to Spine
It’s important to have a healthy spine. Deterioration of the cervical spine can cause many problemsCervical Vertebrae
Migraine, insomnia, dizziness, amnesia, numbness in facial nerves, ear inflammation, ringing in the ears, high blood pressure, tonsillitis, cataracts, myopia, sore throat.Thoracic Vertebrae
Swelling thyroid, hardened neck muscles, stiff neck, pain in upper body nerves, numbness, lack of strength, tracheal inflammation, asthma, heart disease, liver disease, diseased stomach function, diabetes, allergies, inflamed kidneys, arthritis, rheumatism, hardening of the arteries, stone formation, apoplexy, decrease in immune system functionLumbar Vertebrae
Constipation, dysentery, hernia, varicose veins, period pains, sciatica, painful knees, difficulty in urinating, too-frequent urination, weak legs, painful soles of feet.Sacrum & Coccix
Different leg lengths, bladder inflammation, tilted womb, hemorrhoids, difficulties in getting pregnantUTILISATION OF FULL SPINAL MOVEMENT
The spines design permits sideways 'snake-like' movement that serves to relieve vertebrae joint pressure and thereby promote greater 'well being'. Modern man fails to exercise this design feature, part of the reason being that stress of the mind creates body tension and rigidity. Spinal movement has been reduced to a forward and upright bending action and even in walking, the natural twisting - sideways movement of the spine from arm, leg and upper torso momentum, is restrained by body tensions.When we awaken or feel tired, we raise our arms, stretch and yawn, and in the process, flex the spinal column in a twisting snake-like movement. Instantly we feel a pleasurable sensation of energy movement and alertness of mind. The reason being that in yawning, the lungs fill with air and greater oxygenation of cells occurs, pressure on the in-vertebral discs momentarily releases and the autonomic nervous system is stimulated.
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