Nerve roots in the cervical vertebrae affect these parts of the body:
C1 - pituitary gland, scalp, brain, ears, eyes
C2 - head, eyes, tongue, ears, heart
C3 - face, neck, ears, shoulders, diaphragm
C4 - face, neck, chest, diaphragm
C5 - neck, vocal cords, shoulders, upper arms, diaphragm
C6 - shoulders, arms, tonsils
C7 - shoulders, arms, elbows, wrists, hands
Possible Symptoms & Conditions:
- Headaches, Migraine Headaches
- Dizziness
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Fatigue
- Stiff Neck
- Pain/Numbness/Tingling/Stiffness – fingers, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, arm, shoulder, chest
- Heart Conditions
- High Blood Pressure
- Nervousness