TH12 (Upper Back)
TH12 is the twelfth thoracic vertebra of the upper back, above the first lumbar vertebra (L1). TH12 nerves affect the abdominal and back muscles, help with balance & posture, and help you cough. • Meridians: heart meridian (yin), small Intestine meridian (yang)• Connections: heart, small intestine, lymph circulation, ovary, kidney• Possible problems: problems with small […]
TH11 (Upper Back)
TH11 is the eleventh thoracic vertebra of the upper back. TH11 nerves affect the abdominal and back muscles, help with balance & posture, and help you cough. • Meridians: kidney meridian (yin), bladder meridian (yang)• Connections: skin, kidney, urinary tract• Possible problems: auto-intoxication (needs more water, does not drink enough), skin conditions like acne, spots, […]
TH10 (Upper Back)
TH10 is the tenth thoracic vertebra of the upper back. TH10 nerves affect the abdominal and back muscles, help with balance & posture, and help you cough. • Meridians: kidney meridian (yin), bladder meridian (yang)• Connections: kidney, bladder, bones, small Intestine• Possible problems: kidney problems, nephritis, hardening of the arteries, chronic tiredness, prelates, gout, salt […]
TH9 (Upper Back)
TH9 is the ninth thoracic vertebra of the upper back. TH9 nerves affect the abdominal and back muscles, help with balance & posture, and help you cough. • Meridians: kidney meridian (yin), bladder meridian (yang)• Connections: kidney, bladder, adrenal gland, adrenal and supra-renal glands.• Possible problems: allergies, hives, nettle rash
TH8 (Upper Back)
TH8 is the eighth thoracic vertebra of the upper back. TH8 nerves affect the abdominal and back muscles, help with balance & posture, and help you cough. • Meridians: spleen meridian (yin), stomach meridian (yang)• Connections: spleen, stomach, blood, muscles, liver• Possible problems: spleen problems, stomach troubles, hiccoughs, weakness In immune system.
TH7 (Upper Back)
TH7 is the seventh thoracic vertebra of the upper back. TH7 nerves affect the abdominal and back muscles, help with balance & posture, and help you cough. • Meridians: spleen meridian (yin), stomach meridian (yang)• Connections: duodenum, pancreas, stomach, spleen• Possible problems: duodenal ulcers, stomach/pancreas/muscle discomfort, diabetes, hiccups, ulcers, gastritis, possible lack of vitamins
TH6 (Upper Back)
TH6 is the sixth thoracic vertebra of the upper back. TH6 nerves affect the abdominal and back muscles, help with balance & posture, and help you cough. • Meridians: spleen meridian (yin), stomach meridian (yang)• Connections: stomach, muscles, pancreas, pancreas• Possible problems: diabetes, digestive problems, too much HCl = ulcer, too little HCl = indigestion, […]
TH4 (Upper Back)
TH4 is the fourth thoracic vertebra of the upper back. TH4 nerves help control your lungs, diaphragm, and rib cage. • Meridians: liver meridian (yin), gallbladder meridian (yang)• Connections: gallbladder, common duct• Possible problems: gallbladder conditions, jaundice, shingles
TH5 (Upper Back)
TH5 is the fifth thoracic vertebra of the upper back. TH5 nerves help control your lungs, diaphragm, and rib cage. • Meridians: liver meridian (yin), gallbladder meridian (yang)• Connections: liver, blood/circulatory system, immune system, tendons, ligaments, stomach, solar plexus• Possible problems: disruption in liver, low blood pressure, anemia, fatigue, shingles, circulatory weakness, arthritis
TH3 (Upper Back)
TH3 is the third thoracic vertebra of the upper back. TH3 nerves help control your lungs, diaphragm, and rib cage. • Meridians: lung meridian (yin), large Intestine meridian (yang)• Connections: lung, bronchial tubes, pleura, skin, breast, chest, mammary gland, pulmonary, carotid, lungs, heart, stomach• Possible problems: bronchitis, influenza, grippe, pleurisy, cough, pneumonia, congestion/breathing difficulties, asthma