A subluxation is a minor misalignment of the spine causing nerve interference. Your body communicates from the brain through the spinal cord, spinal nerves and peripheral nervous system. Your body communicates back to the brain through your nervous system. Your nerves are like wires but much more delicate. They are protected by the skull and vertebrae of your spine. The spine must allow movement so you can move but protect the delicate nerves. Abnormal stresses can cause your vertebrae to become misaligned causing nerve interference. Spinal joints and nerves that are stressed cause pain, muscle imbalance, and nerve interference to the tissue and organs they supply. Each vertebrae causes certain pain patterns called sclertome pain, muscles cause certain pain patterns and tingling as seen on trigger point charts and nerves cause certain problems according to what tissues and organs they supply as seen on a nerve chart. L4 is in the lower lumbar spine.
Areas and Parts of the Body of L4 Vertebrae:
Prostrate gland, muscles of lower back and sciatic nerve.
Possible Symptoms of L4
Poor circulation in the legs, swollen ankles, weak ankles and arches, cold feet, weakness in the legs and leg cramps.
Pain Patterns of L4 (Sclerotome Pain):
Trigger Point Distribution in L4 region:
