Introduction:
Each year hundreds of thousands of children get tubes in their ears. In addition, One of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in children is an adenoidectomy. Before having a surgery to insert a tube or remove an adenoid that may not be the main cause of why they are not working properly in the first place, have a Linwood chiropractor evaluate them for a C4 cervical bone and nerve problem.
Chiropractors have had great success helping kids avoid adenoid surgery and preventing the need for tubes in the ears.
Nerves that go through the C4 vertebrae when irritated can cause symptoms like hay fever, runny nose, hearing loss, adenoids and problems with nose, lips, mouth, and eustachian tubes.
As a Linwood chiropractor we can evaluate the health and position of the C4 vertebrae. This helps determine if C4 is contributing to adenoid or Eustachian tube problems
What C4 Nerves Control

The nerves originating from the C4 vertebrae include branches of the cervical plexus and dorsal rami of the cervical spinal nerves. These nerves innervate, which means they bring information that meets the immediate needs of the adenoids and Eustachian tubes so they can adapt and respond properly to whatever is going on inside the body and in the environment.
The better the body can properly respond to those needs the better. If nerve impulses are changed by irritation of a vertebrae, like the C4 vertebrae in this case, it can trigger an improper or delayed response of the adenoids and Eustachian tubes causing them to get backed up, swollen, and infected. By only addressing the symptoms, adenoids or Eustachian tubes you may be missing a deeper C4 problem, that if addressed, could restore normal function.
This is great news because a Linwood chiropractor will not only help you address the cause of the problem, if it is a C4 problem, but also help you avoid the need for unnecessary surgery or removal of valuable body parts.
C4 Nerve Muscle Innervation
These C4 nerves innervate muscles like the levator scapulae for scapular elevation and neck support, and the rhomboid muscles for scapular retraction.
Neck problems can lead to decreased range of motion, tightness, and/or pain in the neck and upper back muscles. A chiropractor Linwood, NJ can help determine which cervical levels are involved and how to restore health to those areas.
What Symptoms can occur if the C4 Bones Aggravates the C4 Nerves?
Irritation to these C4 nerves can cause symptoms like hay fever, runny nose, hearing loss, adenoids and problems with nose, lips, mouth, and eustachian tubes.
Spine Model Adjustment:

The C4 vertebra is the forth bone down from the top of your spine, right under the bottom of your skull. By addressing the health of the C4 vertebrae you can influence the health and potential of the nerves that are protected by the C4 vertebrae. Getting an adjustment on an unhealthy C4 vertebrae from a Linwood Chiropractor can restore health and proper nerve communication to every area that nerve supplies.
If you Struggle to Find Relief, Consider a C4 Evaluation
At a Linwood Chiropractor, Fresh Start Chiropractic you can receive a thorough evaluation of your spine. If you have struggled to find relief for symptoms like hay fever, runny nose, hearing loss, adenoids and problems with nose, lips, mouth, and eustachian tubes this is a great place to start. The spine has the greatest impact on every area of your health.
It is like the fuse box in your house. Before you replace the refrigerator, stove, and microwave, you would check the fuse box to make sure the power is on or the dimmer switch is up, if we were talking about lighting. The same is true for your body, you want to make sure the nerves are not dimmed by the spine, which can be the cause of many different symptoms.
With a chiropractic exam, x-rays if necessary, and an adjustment plan to adjust and restore health to the C4 vertebrae and nerves, normal function and health can be restored. Resolving C4 vertebrae problems can help you find relief for symptoms you have been struggling with for years.
Conclusion:
Understanding the nerve pathways from the C4, the forth cervical vertebrae, is crucial for diagnosing and treating conditions affecting you like hay fever, runny nose, hearing loss, adenoids and problems with nose, lips, mouth, and eustachian tubes.
Anytime you improve the alignment and health of the C4 vertebrae you are improving the health of the nerves that go through the C4 bone, and ultimately the health of every cell, organ, and tissue that is innervated by those nerves.
Fresh Start Chiropractic 609-926-8900 a chiropractor Linwood, NJ can evaluate your spine for C4 vertebrae problems and provide you with relief through the benefits of safe, gentle chiropractic care.
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