We'll continue discussing the vertebrae as we move down the spine. The previous newsletter covered the Neck Hump, much less commonly known as the C7-T1 cervicothoracic junction.
Today, I'll review T2 and T3, the second and third bones located in the upper back, and their role in your health. (For those old enough to get the reference, this "T2" does not involve Arnold Schwarzenegger. If you don't know the reference, I recommend watching the movie. While it's over 30 years old, it feels highly relevant in today's ubiquitous AI-emergent world: The movie's rogue AI is a fictional, self-aware artificial neural network that controls the U.S. military's nuclear arsenal. It doesn't go well, but you knew that.)
Moving on...
The T2 and T3 vertebrae play a role in supporting the rib cage and enabling movement in the upper back, chest, and arms. They also play important roles in heart and lung health.
The T2 vertebra is associated with the heart and chest area, including the coronary arteries. The corresponding spinal nerve connects to the upper chest, upper arms, and parts of the chest muscles. Misalignment can lead to chest pain, tightness, heartburn, and possibly issues with the heart.
The T3 vertebra is important for respiration, the lungs, and bronchial tubes. The corresponding spinal nerve connects the check, lungs, and upper back. Misalignment can lead to breathing difficulties and chest tightness, pain in the ribs, and potentially issues with the arms and upper back.
Make a commitment to your health today. Also? Watch the movie.
Stay well adjusted,
Dr. Dan Kammer