A healthy spinal joint has normal motion. Motion is caused by muscle and ligaments. Muscles have elasticity that allows the body to flex and bend. Spinal ligaments have relatively minor elasticity causing only bone to bone motion. Specifically in the front and back of the vertebrae. Here is the difference when the body moves: When…
Read MorePaul has done heavy construction for years. He was referred to Euclid Chiropractic about a year ago, and NOW understands the benefits of chiropractic care for his spine and disc problems. Paul also know the value of paying it forward. He has, and continues to, refer people to our office that do not know how…
Read MoreThroughout the year, Euclid Chiropractic is invited speak in our surrounding community and schools to promote health. Today, Dr. Ratkovic speaks to Charter Oak High School Students looking into a healthcare career. Our goal is to prepare the students with the necessary attitude and characteristics to withstand the rigor of schooling required to become a…
Read MoreClip from Gibson Feb. ’17. The adrenals (located on top of the kidneys) are chemically stimulated by the brain to produce hormones. Hormones are important because they travel through the blood stream to effect EVERY PART OF THE HUMAN BODY. Part 1 and 2 explain the first parts of this loop. Here is the link…
Read MoreThis short talk (20 min) will show you how the human body’s health is controlled by your nervous system. 10 minutes for Q &A. At Euclid Chiropractic March 28th @6:30-7pm RSVP recommended Complimentary handouts
Read MoreWhen looking to fix hunchback posture, we need to understand some exercises can help or hurt to improve our health. Understand some muscles need to be stretched and some strengthened to feel and look better. In general the front muscles of the body will tighten/shorten, and the back muscles will become weaker and sometimes painful….
Read MoreMichelle came into the office from an Upland Chamber referral. She has sought medical treatment for her leg numbness for several years, with no positive results. She did not want to take medication because Michelle knew it would not fix her problem. The last couple months before she came to our office Michelle started to…
Read MoreShort clip from Gibson Feb. ’17. Part 2 covers the chemical signals that travel from the brain to the adrenals (located on the top of the kidneys). This overall loop helps control your body’s internal changes that occur in your body to help deal with the external stresses of your environment (home, work, driving, etc.)….
Read MoreThe upper trapezius muscle (image below) controls the health of the neck, upper back and shoulders. If this muscle is, then the resulting pinched nerve/disc herniations will cause headaches, arm neuropathy, and upper back/rib neuropathy. As you can see in the image, the upper trapezius attached to the upper neck, back of the shoulder, and…
Read More“Euclid Chiropractic has given me the knowledge and treatment to help me at work as well as my everyday life. They are a great as well as an amazing staff. I owe my recovery and wellness to them and can’t thank them enough! They’re interested in their patients and care for the human frame is…
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