Back Surgery Alternatives: Part II – The Spinal Column and Nervous System

Many people live with low back pain and are looking for safe and effective back surgery alternatives. A question that is often asked by patients is, "How does taking care of the spinal column affect the nervous system?" In Part I, we described the spinal column and nervous system in general terms. In this Part II you can see the connection between the two systems in more detail. With chiropractic care, i.e., spinal decompression therapy, the underlying cause of low back pain and nerve irritation in the spinal column can be corrected, and their search for other back surgery alternatives is over.

Spinal Decompression Therapy a proven FDA approved Nampa ID Back Surgery Alternative treatment, works with the body to restore proper function and health. Visit McKim Chiropractors Nampa ID Clinic.

Here is a complete breakdown of each vertebrae and the function is helps perform in conjunction with the nervous system and organs of the body:

• First 7 cervical (neck) vertebrae C1 – C7: Affects the blood supply to the head, pituitary gland, scalp, facial bones, brain, inner and middle ear, sympathetic nervous system, eyes, optic nerves, auditory nerves, sinuses, mastoid bones, tongue, forehead, heart, cheeks, outer ear, face, teeth, trifacial nerve, lungs, nose, lips, mouth, Eustachian tube, mucus membranes, vocal cords, neck glands, pharynx, neck muscles, shoulders, tonsils, thyroid gland, bursa in the shoulders, and elbows.
• The 12 thoracic (mid-back) vertebrae T1 – T12: Affects the arms from the elbows down, including hands, arms, wrists and fingers; esophagus and trachea; heart, including its valves and covering; coronary arteries; lungs; bronchial tubes, pleura, chest, breast, gallbladder, common duct, liver, solar plexus, circulation (general), esophagus, stomach, peritoneum, duodenum, pancreas, duodenum, spleen, pancreas, adrenal cortex, small intestine, pyloric valve, ovaries, uterus, kidneys, appendix, testes, large intestine, urinary bladder, adrenal medulla, lymph circulation, and ileocecal valve.
• The 5 lumbar (lower back) vertebrae L1 – L5: Affects the large intestine, inguinal rings, uterus, appendix, abdomen, upper leg, urinary bladder, sex organs, knees, prostate, muscles of the lower back, sciatic nerve, lower legs, ankles, and feet.
• The sacrum is made up of five fused vertebrae: Hip bones, buttocks, rectum, sex organs, genitalia, urinary bladder, ureter, prostate.
• The coccyx is made up of four fused vertebrae: Rectum, anus.
• Sacral Plexus: Forms the sciatic as well as other nerves that go to muscles, joints and other structures of the leg, knee, ankle, feet and toes.

Good chiropractic care of your spine impacts each part of your body's functions without risky "side effects" while preserving your overall health. Regain your ability to function pain-free in your day-to-day activities with your family and friends with the safest of back surgery alternatives!

Our doctors at McKim Chiropractic offer the DRS Protocol™, a safe back surgery alternative to relieve pain associated with spinal and disc problems. Before prescribing a course of treatment, you will be given a thorough examination to determine whether you are a candidate for the DRS Protocol™. Call McKim Chiropractic in either Boise or Nampa, ID, or go to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com for more information about our back surgery alternatives. Our licensed and certified staff is happy to help the residents of Boise, ID and Nampa, ID achieve health wholeness and live pain-free.