The Relationship of the Spine and Direct Effects

The next topic to briefly discuss is Somatovisceral Reflexive Complaints. Thus, serious acute or chronic joint injuries that do not heal, or repetitive strain injuries and congenital bony malformations (scoliosis, dislocation of the hips, slub foot, etc) are all examples of chronic primary structural dysfunction that can secondarily adversely affect visceral organ and generate a long-term somatovisceral reflex. These spinal-organ somatovisceral relationships, primarily triggered by chronic spinal joint fixations in the spine, are mediated through autonomic nerve pathways. Two very good examples are as follows: If there is chronic spinal dysfunction in the upper middle back (thoracic spine) at the levels of T2, T3, and T4 there is a reflexive reaction which directly effects the heart and thus symptoms and conditions will manifest. If the lower middle back (thoracic spine) T10 thru L1 the stomach, liver, spleen, gall bladder and pancreas will have direct interference. If the lower back (lumbar spine) levels of L2 through L5 is under long term chronic insult patients will suffer with large and small intestinal issues like IBS, Colitis, constipation/diarrhea even pathologies due to long term never compromise.

And finally there Psychosomatic Referral (Secondary Dysfunction from Psychological Stress). Many abnormal body postures are directly correlated to various suppressed negative thoughts and feelings. For example, individuals with psochosomatically caused low back pain are often suppressing feelings of inferiority and unworthiness by adapting a locked-knees and slumped-shoulders habital habit. Over time, this abnormal and stressful body position exerts undue pressure on the sacroiliac joints and excessive wear and tear on the lumbosacral muscles and ligaments, resulting in low back pain and tension.. Additionally, the expression of chronic fear is often seen in a “coat-hanger” posture: shoulders raised and somewhat squared off, head and neck inclined forward, chest raised, and the arms hanging loosely from their joins. This type of classic musculoskeletal holding pattern that often contributes to chronic neck and shoulder and tension, as well as headaches.

We have very briefly discussed and elaborated on a few of the examples of how the organs can affect the spine, how the spine can affect organs and organ systems and finally how emotions affect the structure and then secondarily organs and organ systems.

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