Danny recently produced a video testimonial of his recovery through Euclid Chiropractic (link below when video uploaded). We were able to show him the structural improvement that occurred from his before treatment x-ray and post treatment. Here is his first x-ray: With Danny’s narrowed disc spacing, it is evident there is a lack of motion…
Read MoreEuclid Chiropractic will be available for Q/A at this year’s Upland HS Career Day, 10:20-11:50. Dr. Ratkovic has been involving Upland HS and other local schools’ students with our internship program for over 5 years. Students are allow to being involved in every aspect of our office: front office tasks (filing, scheduling patients, etc.) and…
Read MoreShantal came to our office after a severe car accident. As young as she was, the pain would not go away. Looking at the x-rays, their appeared to be severe strains throughout her spine. Shantal understood if the spine healed with no motion caused by the accident, then it could lead to scar tissue and…
Read MoreIn Part 5, chronic poor posture can lead to spinal joint locking and arthritis without symptoms. In these cases, the people can have a sympathetic stress response but minimal muscle pain or neuropathy. However, the effect of the hyperactive sympathetic system on the body can lead to internal stress causing the body to present with…
Read MoreGo direct to the video demonstration here. Sitting is the most used posture throughout the day. In this short video Dr. Ratkovic explains the best posture while sitting to limit the stress on our back. By understanding the “how to’s” of proper positioning, you can keep limit back pain and stop hunching forward. Here is Natalie…
Read More“To all my brothers (and sisters) these guys are very professional and reliable. I had lower back pain and I took time off to fix it. It was worth it. “I went back to work like a champ.” –Carlos S.
Read MoreIn this part of the motion-health loop (MHL) we get to understand the effect of less spinal motion. When this occurs the spinal joints stimulate the sympathetic (Stress) nervous system. The sympathetic is part of your body’s stress response. This activate your fight or flight automatic body response to get away from a tiger, for…
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 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 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….
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