Symptoms of Possible Spinal Injuries
The human spine acts as the foundation and framework of the body. When the spine is ill, other parts of the body can become affected as well. Car accidents, sitting for long periods of time, bad posture, alcohol or drugs use, improper lifting, emotional stress and chemical imbalances are a few causes that can hurt your spine.
Dr. Burak Ozgur, Top US Neurosurgeon, has compiled a list of possible symptoms and and spinal injuries to better help you understand your body.
Spine Signs and Symptoms Chart
Vetebrae | Associated Body Parts | Possible Symptoms |
C1 | Brain, head, pituitary, face, eyes, ears, blood supply | Headaches, vision problems, neck pain |
C2 | Eyes, optic nerves, auditory nerves, tongue, sinuses | Ear infections, allergies, fainting |
C3 | Face, trifacial nerve, cheeks, teeth, diaphragm | Neuralgia, acne, eczema |
C4 | Nose, mouth, lips, eustachian tubes, diaphragm | Hay fever, hearing loss, adenoids |
C5 | Neck, neck glands, vocal cords, pharynx | Laryngitis, hoarseness, sore throat |
C6 | Neck muscles, shoulders, tonsils | Pain in shoulder area, stiff neck, tonsilitis |
C7 | Thyroid gland, bursa in the shoulders, elbows | Bursitis, tendonitis, thyroid conditions, colds |
T1 | Hands, wrists, fingers, esophagus, trachea | Asthma, cough, pain in lower arms or hands |
T2 | Heart, its valves and covering, coronary arteries | Chest pains, tightness or constriction |
T3 | Lungs, bronchial tubes, pleura, chest | Bronchitis, pneumonia, congestion, influenza |
T4 | Gall bladder, common duct | Gall bladder conditions, jaundice |
T5 | Liver, solar plexus, blood | Liver conditions, low blood pressure, anemia |
T6 | Stomach, mid-back area | Indigestion, heartburn, dyspepsia |
T7 | Pancreas, duodenum | Ulcers, gastritis |
T8 | Spleen, liver, lower-mid back | Lowered resistance |
T9 | Adrenal and supra-renal glands | Allergies, hives |
T10 | Kidneys, appendix, testes | Kidney trouble, hardening of arteries |
T11 | Urinary bladder, ureters | Acne, eczema, boils |
T12 | Small intestines, upper and lower back | Rheumatism, gas pains |
L1 | Inguinal rings, large intestine | Constipation, diarrhea, some hernias |
L2 | Abdomen, upper leg | Cramps, varicose veins |
L3 | Sex organs, uterus, bladder, knees | Bladder trouble, menstrual trouble |
L4 | Prostate gland, sciatic nerve, lower back | Low back pain, sciatica, urination problems |
L5 | Lower legs, ankles, feet | Poor circulation in legs, weak ankles, leg cramps |
Sacrum | Hip bones, buttocks, genitalia | Spinal curvatures, sacro-iliac conditions |
Coccyx | Rectum, anus | Hemorrhoids, pruritis, pain when sitting |
Burak Ozgur, MD, is a Top Spine Surgeon based in Irvine, Southern California. He is double-board certified and specializes in minimally invasive surgical treatments of the spine. For more information or to make an appointment with Dr. Ozgur, please call 949-383-4190 or contact us today.