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Chiropractor Quincy Mass - Neck and Shoulder Pain

2012-02-01T12:46:00.000-08:00

Often neck pain can be a sign of subluxation in the neck or shoulder region. Chiropractic Evaluation can determine this better than your medical doctor. Chiropractic uses functional assessment to determine the cause of the problem while your MD will treat you with muscle relaxers, pain meds, and anti-inflam meds and use the wait and see method. The pain may go away but the problem will not. Do not mask the problem but rather get it fixed.

I am an athlete and board certified in sports injuries with 29 years of practice. I can relate to your issues being an athlete myself. Please call me at 617-472-0661 or email me at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com with any questions.

Thanks
Dr Bruce

Stiffness in Horses Neck - Chiropractor for Horses Boston Mass area

2012-01-31T15:44:00.000-08:00

http://www.centeredriding.org/newsshow.asp?int_id=141

Great article I wrote for Centered Riding

Chiropractor for a horse north shore of boston

2012-01-27T09:15:00.001-08:00

I am a Board Certified Animal Chiropractor by the American Vet Chiropractic Assoc and have been in practice 28 years. I also teach at the Options for Animals Chiropractic College in Kansas.

Please call Dr Bruce at 617-472-0661 or email me at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com

chiropractor for dogs in mass

2012-01-25T12:38:00.000-08:00

I am a Board Certified Animal Chiropractor by the American Vet Chiropractic Assoc. and visiting instructor at Options for Animals Chiropractic College. Presentations at Angell Memorial Vet Clinic.

Be sure the chiropractor that is adjusting your dog is Board Certified.

Any Questions ... Please call Dr Bruce at 617-472-0661 or email me at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com

Sciatica - Chiropractor south shore Boston - quincy chiropractor

2012-01-24T15:13:00.001-08:00

http://performancewellnessindy.com/injury467.html

Call Dr Indek at 617-472-0661 or email me at indekchiropractic.com

ACL or CCL in Dogs - roached back - chiropractor for dogs mass

2012-01-22T11:27:00.001-08:00

Often a dog will injure the ACL or CCL when playing or jumping off. Sometimes your vet will recommend surgery and sometimes not. Animal chiropractic along with rehab will often help these dogs regain strength and prevent the other stifle from injury.
In some cases a dog may roach the back since there is a subluxation in the lumbar spine due to compensation from the ACL injury.

Please call me at 617-471-0661 or email me at indekchiropractic.com with any questions.

Back Pain Chiropractic Dr OZ - Chiropractor for back pain Quincy mass and Chiropractor for Horse and Dog MA

2012-01-19T13:50:00.001-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vnm92lQQHI

horse back pain - chiropractor for horse mass.

2012-01-18T07:47:00.001-08:00

Sternal Lift

Improving cervical and wither function

To improve the muscle function of the subclavius and pectorals in a horse it is always a good idea to teach your owners the sternal lift exercise. This exercise will improve the bow and string concept that Dennis speaks of. Slowly starting at the sternum and sliding the round edge of a hoof pick or your fingers down the midline, you will notice a rise of the lower cervical spine and withers. The point that this rise occurs is the point at which you hold for 3 to 5 seconds. Repeat for 3 to 5 reps. The horse is now doing an abdominal crunch.

If there is not a lot of movement there may be a subluxation present and or just weak muscles. Remember by adjusting this horse you are stimulating alpha motor neurons and thus improving the strength of the horse. Over time there will be an increase in reponse as strength advances.

Chiropractor for Horses - Northshore Boston

2012-01-16T11:44:00.000-08:00

Dr Bruce Indek is a board certified animal chiropractor. Dr Indek has written for Dressage Today and Centered Riding as well as been featured in many Equine Publicatioins . Dr Bruce has been in practice since 1984 and also often teaches at the Options for Animals Chiropractic College in Wellsville KS . The practice spans from older horses to performance. Problems from disc to arthritis can be helped. Wellness care is offered as well. Dr.Bruce also is trained to give his owners specific exercises which will help in balance and flexibility utilizing concepts from various equine physical therapists.
He will travel anywhere in the USA and Abroad.

Check out my his indekchiropractic.com
You can call him at 617-472-0661

Chiropractor for dogs - Back Pain - Disc Problems - Hip Pain - south shore of boston

2012-01-16T11:38:00.000-08:00

Dr Bruce Indek is a board certified animal chiropractor. His practice is based on home visits for your dog. This method will allow your dog to be calm. Dr Bruce has been in practice since 1984 and also often teaches at the Options for Animals Chiropractic College in Wellsville KS as well. My practice spans from older dogs to agility dogs and show dogs. Problems from disc to arthritis can be helped. Wellness care is offered as well.

Check out my website indekchiropractic.com
You can call me at 617-472-0661

Options for Animals Chiropractic College - Chiropractor for dog and horse mass

2012-01-13T20:48:00.000-08:00

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=278065562255458

This is the Animal Chiropractic College I teach at. Virtual Tour.

neck and back pain in a dog - chiropractor for a dog mass

2012-01-13T07:42:00.000-08:00

Often dogs have issues in the neck and upper back. These issues are often diagnosed as subluxation [spinal bones that are locked up and irritating nerves]. The Cause can be claws that have not been trimmed. Keep the claws trimmed to the point that the claws do not touch the ground. The dog will hyperextend their paw putting muscle stress on the shoulder and neck/back. It would be like you walking on your heels for days, just think about your leg muscles and calf tightness you would have, not to mention your low back stress. You must have an animal chiropractor also adjust the subluxations which can be secondary to the claw problem.

Any questions about trimming or chiropractic please email me at indekchiropractic@gmail.com or call me at 617-472-0661.

Kissing spine in a horse and how to help the problem - horse chiropractor mass

2012-01-12T08:20:00.000-08:00

Kissing spine means that the horse's spinous processes which are the bones you see on the back bone that stick out are literally touching each other and causing pain and inflammation. Doing specific exercises especially for the abdomen can cause the spinous processes to open up and take the stress off. This is a much better idea than injecting only for pain and inflammation. Not to mention you may be able to ride your horse again.

Short stride horse and back pain - Chiropractor for horse mass

2012-01-12T08:15:00.000-08:00

Many times you will have a horse that drags a toe, drops a hip and or has a short stride in the rear and front. A chiropractic evaluation will show that this horse may have a sacroiliac subluxation causing one side of the hip to flex and pull up on one rear leg causing that leg to act as though it is shorter than the other side. The other side is acting as a long leg thus draging the toe. Since the Sacroiliac joint on the short stride side is subluxated [locked up] then when you hear that short leg hit the ground it will be loader when it hits the ground. The toe on the short leg side will usually toe in. The front leg on the opposite side will also be short strided.

Having a chiropractic evaluation of your horse will determine if your horse needs adjustments and or muscle exercise work.

Please contact me at 617-472-0661 or email me at indekchiropractic.com to discuss your horse.

neck pain in a horse - chiropractor for horse north shore of boston mass

2012-01-11T10:02:00.000-08:00

Neck Stretches for your Horse

[a new technique]

To keep your horse healthy you must may attention to lateral bending [lateral flexion or side bending ] of the neck. Often times owners use carrot stretches to help this activity. The more you can isolate your horses neck muscles during a stretch the more effective it will become. The following stretches can also be used to strengthen your horse. Horses often cheat during a carrot stretch by rotating the head and you will lose some of the efficiency of the stretch. All of these stretches that you see in this article are from Hillary Clayton DVM in her book titled “Activate Your Horse’s Core.”

The first activity is for stretching the neck muscles:

• Stand at the shoulder facing away from the horse.

• Entice the chin toward the lower girth area so the horse’s neck curves gently around your body . Use long carrots and try to have the horse hold position for 3 to 5 seconds. Repeat 3 to 5 times.

• Put your free hand against the outside of the neck to feel those muscles stretching.

• If your horse moves their body to cheat, but them in a corner or along a wall so they cannot turn their entire body.

Stretch your horse’s neck and mid back muscles:

• Same as above neck stretch but this time stand behind the shoulder facing away from your horse.

• This time bring your horse’s chin to the lower flank toward the hock
• Hold for the same amount of time as you did for the neck stretch

Neck pain in a horse - chiropractor for horse south shore of boston

2012-01-11T10:01:00.000-08:00

Neck Stretches for your Horse

[a new technique]

To keep your horse healthy you must may attention to lateral bending [lateral flexion or side bending ] of the neck. Often times owners use carrot stretches to help this activity. The more you can isolate your horses neck muscles during a stretch the more effective it will become. The following stretches can also be used to strengthen your horse. Horses often cheat during a carrot stretch by rotating the head and you will lose some of the efficiency of the stretch. All of these stretches that you see in this article are from Hillary Clayton DVM in her book titled “Activate Your Horse’s Core.”

The first activity is for stretching the neck muscles:

• Stand at the shoulder facing away from the horse.

• Entice the chin toward the lower girth area so the horse’s neck curves gently around your body, long carrots and try to have the horse hold position for 3 to 5 seconds. Repeat 3 to 5 times.

• Put your free hand against the outside of the neck to feel those muscles stretching.

• If your horse moves their body to cheat, but them in a corner or along a wall so they cannot turn their entire body.

Stretch your horse’s neck and mid back muscles:

• Same as above neck stretch but this time stand behind the shoulder facing away from your horse.

• This time bring your horse’s chin to the lower flank toward the hock
• Hold for the same amount of time as you did for the neck stretch

Short Stride, Pelvic Pain, Low Back Pain - Chiropractor for horse Mass

2012-01-08T06:30:00.000-08:00

Often the pelvic stabilizing muscles are weak and the Hypaxial muscles [ the abdominal muscles ] are tight. By doing some specific rear leg extension exercises and having a chiropractor evaluate the spine and pelvis you can often improve stride length and flexability for dressage or jumping. The rectus abdominal muscles and psoas muscles are often the culprits that need attention.

Please contact me at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com or call me at 617-472-0661 with any questions.

Neck Pain Dogs and Agility Dogs - Chiropractor for Dogs cape cod mass

2012-01-07T17:33:00.000-08:00

When you want to help your dog with neck pain or stiffness, besides chiropractic adjustments, Peanut Butter or Honey stretches will help. Put some peanut butter or honey on a spoon. Sit on the opposite side that you will turn the dogs head to. Have your dog lick the spoon and slowly bring the spoon toward the hip and have the dog follow the spoon and keep licking. Hold this postion for 10 to 15 sec and repeat 5 times. Do this on each side.

Great exercise for Agility Dogs especially to help in the Weave Polls.

Fatty Liver Disease - Chiropractor for Dog or Cat Mass

2012-01-04T13:45:00.000-08:00

When a cat or dog has lost it's appetite their is usually a build up of fat in the liver giving rise to Hepatic Lipidosis. This increase in fat will produce a decrease in liver function. The liver is the main detoxifier of the body. The blood is sent thru the liver to be cleaned of impurities thus a decrease in function can be detrimental to the life of your animal.

Causes can vary from genetics, to meds such as rimadyl, sulfa drugs, infections, trauma to just name a few.

Symptoms are: lack of apetite, increased drinking, vomiting, fatigue, increased urination, diarrhea.
Your vet can treat this illness with many different approaches, one that works well is milk thistle and changing the diet.

Where does chiropractic enter in, well consider the fact that trauma is a cause and pain thus a loss of apetite can start the liver fat build up. Remember that the nerves from all the muscles interact with the autonomic nervous system that controls organ function so if there is a subluxation causing nerve and muscle issues there will be an alteration of function to organ systems such as the liver. Having your cat or dog adjusted along with seeing the Vet is a great idea to help improve overall function and healing.

back pain or wellness - chiropractor duxsbury mass House Calls

2012-01-03T12:53:00.000-08:00

Dr Bruce Indek is a mobile chiropractor. Dr Bruce has been in practice for 28 years and now offers a new service called Mobile Chiropractic. If your schedule does not permit you to get to the chiropractor, Dr Bruce will come to your home. Appointments are available at nite and weekends as well as daytime. Please call him at 617-472-0661 or email at Indekchiropractic.com. My website is Indekchiropractic.com.

Looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Chiropractor Qunicy Mass back and neck pain

2012-01-03T12:00:00.000-08:00

Indek Chiropractic :: Article - Post-Concussion Seizures Resolved with Chiropractic - A Case Study

back pain chiropractor sudbury mass

2012-01-02T07:28:00.000-08:00

Dr Bruce Indek has been in practice since 1984. He is board certified in Sports Chiropractic and has been the Chiropractic Director for the Boston Marathon since 1984. His special service is House Calls. Those patients that are too busy to go to an office and make an appointment. Dr Bruce will come to you. You do not have to have an emergency request to schedule a home visit.

Contact Dr Bruce at 617-472-0661 or email at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com. My website is Indekchiropractic.com

chiropractor in Hingham Mass

2011-12-31T13:51:00.000-08:00

Dr Bruce Indek has been in practice for 28 years and now is offering the convenience of Chiropractic House Calls for those that have busy schedules. There is no need to come to his office any longer. Dr Indek will come to your house at a time that is convenient for you. This service is not just for people in pain but also for regular chiropractic adjustments. Dr. Indek is board certified in Sports Chiropractic and can help you with a one on one exercise program in your home as well. His work as Chiropractic Coord. for the Boston Marathon for the last 28 years and Chiropractic Physcian at the Iron Man Tri. in Hawaii makes him well qualified.

Call at 617-472-0661 or email at indekchiropractic@gmail.com. My website is Indekchiropractic.com.

Chiropractor House Calls Boston Mass

2011-12-30T14:02:00.000-08:00

Yes I make house calls all around Boston and Cape Cod. I have been in practice for 28 years and I am board certified in sports injuries as well. Please check out my website Indekchiropractic.com and you can email me at indekchiropractic@gmail.com or call me at 617-472-0661.

You do not have to be in pain to use this service. Many people have tight schedules these days and find it hard to get to the chiropractor. Now I will come to you.
Looking forward to speaking with you soon.
Dr Bruce

Mobile Chiropractor Quincy MA

2011-12-30T13:44:00.000-08:00

Dr Bruce Indek has been in practice for 28 years and is now offering House Calls to patients in the Eastern Mass area [Boston, South and North Shore]. Check out my website at Indekchiropractic.com
Email me at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com or call me at 617-472-0661.

Fees are very reasonable.

Chiropractor Back Pain House Calls Mass

2011-12-30T11:21:00.000-08:00

Are you too busy to get to the chiropractor's office or having too much pain to get into the car. Dr Bruce Indek has been in practice for 28 years and is now doing House Calls throughout Massachusetts.
Please call him at 617-472-0661 or email at mailto:Indekchiropractic@gmail.com%20.
My website is Indekchiropractic.com.

Low Back Pain in Dogs - Chiropractor for Dogs Mass and Boston area

2011-12-28T14:27:00.000-08:00

This is a picture of the psoas muscle in a dog. Often dogs have a weakness in the psoas muscle along with subluxations in the low back and pelvis. Chiropractic adjustments along with stretching tech. and core strengthening will improve the low back function and relieve pain. Your Vet will address the pain with meds but will not address the core biomechanical dysfunction, which is why you need an animal chiropractor. Please call Dr Bruce Indek at 617-472-0661 or email me at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com.

How to know if your horse has stifle or back problems - Chiropractor for Horses Mass

2011-12-21T14:07:00.000-08:00

Often it is difficult to tell if it is the stifle, hock or back that is causing lameness. Have your Vet evaluate the hock and stifle by doing xray and nerve block. Even if it is the Hock or Stifle your horse will develop subluxations in the low back, pelvis and or neck since he is compensating. The Subluxation may have started first and then caused the hock and or stifle problem from compensation as well. Many times you will see a horse throwing the head up to shift body weight backward to the pelvis in order to engage the hind end and move forward. This head throwing is a sign that your horse needs a chiropractor as well.

hip pain in dogs - Chiropractor for dogs Mass

2011-12-20T13:25:00.000-08:00

This is a picture of the Biceps Femoris in a dog. This muscle is partly responsible for extension of the hind limb. Especially in Agility dogs this is especially important. Stretching this muscle is very important. if the pelvis is locked up [subluxation] at the sacroiliac joint then this muscle will be tight and restrict extension and thus slow the dog down and shorten stride. Having chiropractic adjustments with muscle work will improve this issue.

Contact Dr Bruce at 617-472-0661 or email at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com

Avoid back pain and help improve flexability - Chiropractor Quincy MA

2011-12-20T13:02:00.001-08:00

What is Active Isolated Stretching?

Stretching is an activity that eludes most of us as runners, walkers, and hikers. When I ask my clients, “Have you stretched since I last saw you?” most sheepishly look away and mumble, “Nooo.” Stretching is something we all want to do and know it is good for us, yet somehow drop it from our exercise programs. I often hear people say that they would stretch more if it didn’t hurt so much and if they could actually see a difference in their flexibility.
What they don’t know is that they should see a difference after they stretch and it doesn’t have to be painful. Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) is a technique that helps people maximize the effectiveness of stretching without causing the sort of discomfort that keeps a lot of us away from it.
You may be asking yourself, “What is Active Isolated Stretching?” AIS is a specific stretching program developed by Aaron Mattes over 30 years ago. Mattes is a registered Kinesiotherapist and Licensed Massage Therapist who has dedicated his practice to helping both professional and amateur athletes become more agile and less injured. His technique uses four basic principles:

Isolate the muscle to be stretched.
Repeat the stretch eight to 10 times.
Hold each stretch for no more than two seconds.
Exhale on the stretch; inhale on the release.

Seems easy enough, right? Let’s look at some of the details that make AIS so effective.
How do we isolate a muscle to be stretched? Isolate the muscle to be stretched by actively contracting the opposite muscle. In other words, if you are aiming to stretch the hamstrings, (the muscles on the back of the thigh) you must first actively contract the quadriceps (the muscles on the front of the thigh). Then, the brain sends a signal to the hamstrings to relax. This provides a perfect environment for the hamstrings to stretch.
What is the purpose for repeating each stretch? Repeat each stretch eight to 10 times in order to increase the circulation of blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the muscles being stretched. This technique will help you gain the most flexibility per session. Remember, the more nutrition a muscle can obtain and the more toxins a muscle can release, the faster the muscle can recover.
Hold for two seconds. How does that help? Each stretch is held for a maximum of two seconds in order to avoid the activation of the stretch reflex. The stretch reflex (also called the myotatic reflex) prevents a muscle or tendon from overstretching too far or too fast. This is our body’s natural protection against strains, sprains, and tears. By holding short-term stretches, we increase our range of motion with each repetition and eliminate any fear of pain.
Breathing is an essential component to decrease fatigue in the muscles. Muscles need oxygen to function well. If there is not enough oxygen, lactic acid is created. Lactic acid creates that sore feeling in our muscles. If our muscles are sore, they are less powerful, more fatigued, and more prone to injury.
After a long hike, walk, or run, what are the problems that pop up and keep you from going out again? For most of us, it’s the same patterns: sore muscles, old injuries, and new injuries. These things make it hard to go out and have fun while training.
If you could take a pill that would keep your muscles from being as sore, improve your ability to recover, and decrease the likeliness of injury…do you know what they’d call it? AIS. Whether you’re an exercise enthusiast or a competitive athlete, Active Isolated Stretching can help your training and recovery become more efficient and more fun.

Chiropractor for Dogs and Horses in Mass

2011-12-17T19:17:00.000-08:00

When looking for a chiropractor for your dog or horse be sure they are Board Certified in Animal Chiropractic. Many Chiropractors want to help their patients pets but a non certified animal chiropractor can do more harm than good. The anatomy is different as is the adjustments, not to mention the possiblity of injury to the doctor is possible.

Check out the american vet chiropractic assoc for a chiropractor near you.
Call me with questions at 617-472-0661 or email me at indekchiropractic@gmail.com.

Agility Dogs and Back Problems - Chiropractor for Dogs Mass

2011-12-13T08:55:00.000-08:00

If you ever watched an agility dog you can see how important spinal, and hip as well as shoulder mobility is. Many times a dog will pop out of the weave poles early or have difficulty with jumps or even front legs off incline and back legs on. Many times spinal subluxations [ joints that are locked up and irritating nerves] can cause these problems. A board certified animal chiropractor can evaluate your dog and determine if chiropractic adjustments will help. The chiropractor will also prescribe exercises specific to agility for your dog.

I have been in practice for 30 years and have extensive experience in agility [cape cod kennel club and leap}. Please call me at 617-472-0661 or email me at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com. I make house calls for all my dog patients.

back pain in horses and dogs - Chiropractor for horse and dog mass and new england

2011-12-09T15:54:00.001-08:00

Back pain will always affect a small group of muscles in the spine called the Multifidi. These muscles are responsible for intricate movement between the vertebrae and keep the vertebrae from locking up and pinching nerves.

Chiropractic adjustments break the muscle spasm cycle within the Multifidi and thus unlock the vertebrae to allow less pressure on spinal nerves. Specific exercises regarding the core muscles is essential to rehab these muscles.

Contact Dr Bruce Indek at 617-472-0661 or email me at indekchiropractic@gmail.com with any questions.

Topline and Hip Arthritis in Dogs - Chiropractor for dogs boston mass

2011-12-07T13:14:00.001-08:00

Often dogs have a slopping topline and this leads to increased flexion in the hips and stifle of the dog. This added stress will cause a breakdown of joints and early arthritis. Most Vets will prescribe pain meds. and joint supplements. Not all supplements are created equal so you need to ask a true holistic animal chiropractor or natural animal store. Specific exercises and Chiropractic adjustments can slow or halt the progression. Please call me at 617-472-0661 or email me at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com. My website is Indekchiropractic.com.

Hock problems - Back Pain in a Horse - Chiropractor for Horses Mass

2011-12-04T06:33:00.001-08:00

Hock problems in a horse can sometimes be resulting from pelvic instablity due to weak muscles in the pelvis allowing for increased flexion in the hock and shear forces. There may be a PI or AS Ilium as well as sacral and intertransverse problems. Do not forget about the pelvic stabiliing muscles. The Biceps Femoris, Gluteal, TFL,Adductor, and Sartorius may be contributing to the issue. It is alwa...ys a good idea to advise your owners on Pelvic Destabilizing Tech. featured in Activating your Horse's Core by Hillary Clayton. The one that is easy to do is as follows: Hold the forelimb off the ground but not too high, push back on the sternum or point of the shoulder on the same side and just enough to transfer the horse's weight backward but not off balance, hold for 5 sec. You are pushing toward the hind limb on the same side you have lifted. Repeat 3 to 4 times. Adjusting the subluxations as well as helping the horse become better stablized will improve performance as well as help the hock issue.

arthritis in dogs - chiropractor for dogs mass

2011-12-01T15:59:00.001-08:00

Many dogs who suffer from arthritis are given pain meds or glucosamine. Chiropractic adjustments along with exercise and stretches are paramount to the long term health of your dog. My practice entails house calls and specific therapy you can do at home which will greatly help reduce pain and increase range of motion. I teach at the Options for Animals Chiropractic College in Kansas as well, so my techniques are the latest.

Please call me at 617-472-0661 or email me at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com. My website is Indekchiropractic.com

Talk to you soon
Dr Bruce

Agility Dogs - Chiropractor for Dogs Cape Cod and New England

2011-11-30T09:50:00.001-08:00

Agility Dogs and Chiropractic

It is important to always have your dog checked by a board certified animal chiropractor. The training is a 215 hour post graduate course for Vets or Chiropractors. This specialized certification will ensure your dog gets the very best care possible.

Chiropractic evaluations are important because your dog is an athlete and chiropractic is the only service that will take your dogs biomechanics into condsideration. Standard Vet practice does not evaluate your dog in this manner. Your animal chiropractor will evaluate gait pattern and specific spine and extremity testing for subluxation [joints that are “stuck” and causing nerve irritation]. These subluxations do not cause overt lameness or outward symptoms that your standard Vet would notice but these subluxations can dramatically affect your dog’s performance.

Please call me at 617-472-0661 or email me at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com. I make house calls throughout New England.

Hock Issues - Equine Chiropractor New England

2011-11-30T08:01:00.001-08:00

Stall Calls with Dr. Bruce Indek: Low Back and Hock Issues

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Author: Dr. Bruce Indek

The Hock of your horse is the anatomical equivalent to your heel and Achilles tendon. The muscle just above the hock would be equal to your calf muscle. Many times I see owners getting the hocks injected for swelling and inflammation. The injection is great for reducing the pain and swelling but what about the cause. That’s right the cause….mmmmmm…. How about the low back. The hock issue can cause strain on the low back and the low back can put strain on the hock.

Many owners never find out why the hocks continue to get irritated. The low back can have subluxations and or muscle strain which will cause your horse to push harder off the hock. Sometimes your Vet may tell you it is a conformation problem combined with the work you are asking of your horse. This may be true in some cases but what can be done to minimize the stress and resultant inflammation? This question usually revolves around getting the hocks injected periodically. You have to think about it this way.. the hock inflammation is a symptom and injecting the symptom does not fix the cause, ie spraying water on the smoke detector instead of the fire somewhere else in the house. So what can be done?

Many times there may be a subluxation complex {joints irritating nerves} within the sacroiliac [pelvic joint] inhibiting collection and adding hock stress. Sometimes there can be a muscle issue with trigger points within the calf muscle equivalent causing tension in the Achilles tendon. This Achilles tendon tension may result in abnormal hock movement and inflammation. The stifle may even have a hand in the altered movement. To add to all of this there may even be a lower cervical [neck] subluxation causing erroneous biomechanics in the spine and transfer the abnormal weight shift of your horse to the hocks. Finally there may be a hoof issue causing the problem as well.

What can you do about all this. Well first of all beyond hock injections having an Equine Chiropractor evaluate your horse for subluxation and biomechanics along with your farrier is imperative. The biomechanics[how your horse moves] of the entire horse is often never addressed. If there is not an inborn abnormality within the hocks [rare] or a disease process then the cause must be biomechanical and your chiropractor and farrier are experts in this field.

Dr. Bruce Indek has been in Chiropractic Practice since 1983. He graduated from National College of Chiropractic, and has been treating riders and other athletes. He is certified by the American Chiropractic Association Sports Council in Sports Injuries. He is the Director of Chiropractic for the Boston Marathon. Dr. Bruce is a graduate of Options for Animals Chiropractic College and Board Certified in Animal Chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. He worked on the New England Dressage Spring and Fall Festival in Saugerties NY, travels throughout the USA

treating horses and riders from Dressage to Barrel Racing, and is on the Panel for “Ask

the Expert” for Dressage Today, and Chronicle for the Horse online articles. He is a contributing writer for the Pet Gazette in Eastern Massachusetts. Dr. Indek is also alevel one dressage rider.

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hip pain in dogs - Chiropractor for dogs boston mass

2011-11-29T14:41:00.001-08:00

Often times a dog may have issues with their low back, sacroiliac or psoas muscle. Chiropractic adjustments help improve the biomechanics and relieve the pain. Many dogs are put on rimadyl for pain and this medication can cause liver problems. I often have my owners use liquid Traumheel for pain along with the chiropractic care, exercises and stretches.

Please call me at 617-472-0661, email me at indekchiropractic@gmail.com or check out my website at Indekchiropractic.com.

I make house calls for dogs throughout New England.

increased lordosis and back pain in a horse- Chiropractor for Horses Mass.

2011-11-22T13:50:00.001-08:00

Often your horse may have weak core muscles which will cause back pain and subluxations. My Animal Chiropractic Care involves an extensive exercise program to supplement my care so your horse is more supple and adaptive. Please call me at 617-472-0661 or email me at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com. My website is Indekchiropractic.com. I take care of horses throughout New England and the USA.

Chiropractor for Dogs - Agility Thankgiving Cluster

2011-11-15T14:20:00.001-08:00

I will be at the Thanksgiving Cluster Agility Trial in Springfield Mass friday 11/25/11 thru sunday 11/27/11.
Adjustments will be available for dogs and owners. Stop by my booth "Canine Chiropractic"
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If you want to make an appointment call me at 617-472-0661 or email me at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com

Kissing Spine in horses with back pain - Chiropractor for Horses Mass new england

2011-11-13T06:38:00.001-08:00

Kissing spine can cause abdominal muscle atrophy and an increased spinal lordosis [loss of the topline]. When a horse has weak abdominal or core muscles there are many reasons. There can be spinal subluxations [ vertebrae that are not moving correctly causing nerve irritation and less power supply to the abdominal muscles]. There can also be lack of proper exercise for your horse and with time these abdominal muscles have lost the tone and dropped the topline. If you do these specific exercises 5 to 6 times per day on a daily basis you can drastically improve your horses topline, decreased pain and improved function.
Contact me at 617-472-0661 or email me at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com.

Swayed Back and Back Pain Horses - Equine Chiropractor mass

2011-11-10T16:10:00.001-08:00

YourHorse’s Core Muscles

Your horse’s core muscles are essential for good engagement.Engagement is your horse’s ability to bring the hind end under and power off.Some of the essential muscles are the Tensor Fasiae Latae as well as the Middle Gluteal and Biceps Femoris. If you do some specificexercises in this region you can greatly improve your horse’s performance andprevent future injury to the back and hocks. All of these exercises are from HillaryClayton’s book “Activate Your Horses Core”.

These are just a taste ofwhat you can do to improve your horse’s physical ability. Dressage to justTrail Riding can be improved with these and many more exercises. It is always agood idea to have your horse’s biomechanical integrity checked before startingthese activities. Your Equine Chiropractor will check for any subluxations andareas of poor function first and after the adjustments these exercises alongwith many more will enhance the post adjustment effects. So many owners just exercise their horse andnever have the chiropractor check them first. If a spinal subluxation existsthen the exercises can actually hurt your horse more that help them, since theywill compensate to get the carrot that you will be using as the incentive toperform.

Neck Pain in Dogs - Dog Chiropractor Mass/Boston

2011-11-08T15:36:00.000-08:00

Canine Lameness
Is this a chiropractic case or not. Always be sure to ask if there has been any tests lab, etc. Sometimes the treating Vet will talk to you and sometimes not. So many conditions can cause lameness such as FCE [very common], Anaplasmosis, Lyme, the list goes on. A chiropractic adjustment will always help any dog with a disease or not as long as a subluxation exists. The disease if present will be treated by the treating Vet and you the chiropractor will help that animal deal with the disease entity on a higher level by improving immune function with your adjustment.

Chiropractors for dogs - mass and new england

2011-11-02T11:52:00.000-07:00

When is the right time to have your dog adjusted The answer is any time. Chiropractic works on the fact that the nervous system coord. and controls all tissue function from muscles to organs. If there is a subluxation [spinal joint that is stuck and irritating nerves] the organs and muscles that those nerves control will not work correctly. Any organ issue or muscle/joint problems can be helped if the subluxation is adjusted and the nerve irritation is removed.

Call me at 617-472-0661 or Indekchiropractic@gmail.com with any questions.

Chiropractic for Dogs mass - Arthritis in Dogs

2011-10-26T08:02:00.000-07:00

In the Northeast we are blessed with the almighty deer tick. Well this little fella can transmit many illesses to your dog. Lyme disease as well as Anaplasmosis are two common ones. Anaplasmosis is less common but can cause all the symptoms of arthritis. If you dog is slow to move and has a wide gate in the hind end, it may also be wise to see your vet for a blood test to rule out this infection. If present they will put your dog on anitbiotics like Doxi. for 2 weeks. It is important to have the chiropractor check you dog after the treatment since the muscles and joints can be affected by Anaplasmosis.

Chiropractor for horses - mass - Hock problems

2011-10-20T12:25:00.000-07:00

LowBack and Hock Issues

The Hock of your horse is the anatomical equivalent to yourheel and Achilles tendon. The muscle just above the hock would be equal to yourcalf muscle. Many times I see ownersgetting the hocks injected for swelling and inflammation. The injection isgreat for reducing the pain and swelling but what about the cause. That’s rightthe cause….mmmmmm….

Many owners never find out why the hocks continue to getirritated. Sometimes your Vet may tell you it is a conformation problem combinedwith the work you are asking of your horse. This may be true in some cases butwhat can be done to minimize the stress and resultant inflammation? Thisquestion usually revolves around getting the hocks injected periodically. Youhave to think about it this way.. the hock inflammation is a symptom andinjecting the symptom does not fix the cause, ie spraying water on the smokedetector instead of the fire somewhere else in the house. So what can be done?

Many times there may be a subluxation complex {jointsirritating nerves} within the sacroiliac [pelvic joint] inhibiting collectionand adding hock stress. Sometimes therecan be a muscle issue with trigger points within the calf muscle equivalentcausing tension in the Achilles tendon. This Achilles tendon tension may resultin abnormal hock movement and inflammation. The stifle may even have a hand inthe altered movement. To add to all of this there may even be a lower cervical[neck] subluxation causing erroneous biomechanics in the spine and transfer theabnormal weight shift of your horse to the hocks. Finally there may be a hoofissue causing the problem as well.

What can you do about all this. Well first of all beyondhock injections having an Equine Chiropractor evaluate your horse forsubluxation and biomechanics along with your farrier is imperative. Thebiomechanics[how your horse moves] of the entire horse is often neveraddressed. If there is not aninborn abnormality within the hocks [rare] or a disease process then the causemust be biomechanical and your chiropractor and farrier are experts in thisfield.

Chiropractor for Horses {mass and new england} - tracking problem

2011-10-18T15:35:00.000-07:00

Many times a tracking problem exists since your horse may have subluxations within the Sacroiliac joint or lower lumbar. This problem will restrict forward movement of the hind legs and tracking problems. Once the chiropractic evaluation is done and if your horse has this issue, some adjustments along with specific exercises will be done to support the new change in bio-mechanics.

Call me at 617-472-0661 or email me at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com with any questions. I travel all over the USA and Abroad to evaluate and adjust horses and riders.

Back pain with chest discomfort - Quincy Mass Chiropractor

2011-10-12T16:23:00.000-07:00

I recently have had numerous patients who have gone to the ER with back and chest pain and told by the MD that the heart was fine, and here are some pain killers. Many times chest pain can be caused by subluxations in the mid back. Subluxations being a vertebrae not moving correctly causing nerve irritation to the nerves in this case that go to the chest. Chiropractic adjustments to the mid back often clear this right up.

Please call me at 617-472-0661 or email me at Indekchiro@conversent.net. My website is Indekchiropractic.com

Omega 3 for dogs - Dog Chiropractor Mass

2011-10-03T15:42:00.000-07:00

Many owners give their dogs flaxseed oil or flaxseed for Omega 3 supplements. Flaxseed oil has a form of Omega 3 called ALA. ALA has to be converted to a useful form in the body. Dogs do not have the enzymes within their digestive tract that can perform this task. Thus Omega 3 from fish oil is the choice that should be made for any skin issues and anti-inflam. use since fish oil already has the form of Omega 3 that their body can use. There are many Omega 3 fish oils on the market. The one I use in the office is naturally flavored with a beef extract so the fishy smell is diminished and all the dogs love it!
Contact me at 617-472-0661 or email at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com. Our website is Indekchiropractic.com.

Sore back in dogs and trouble walking - Chiropractor for dogs mass

2011-10-03T14:20:00.000-07:00

Many times a subluxation within the lumbar spine can irritate the nerves to the hind legs and cause lameness. I am a Board Certified Animal Chiropractor by the American Vet Chiropractic Assoc and teach at Options for Animals Chiropractic College. I will evaluate your dogs spine and all 4 limbs. Many times adjustments and exercises will help your dog back to their old self. If your dog needs a Vet referral I can certainly do that as well. Please call me at 617-472-0661, email: Indekchiropractic@gmail.com

Remember Wag More and Bark Less.

Chiropractor for dogs Mass and New England

2011-09-27T15:14:00.000-07:00

Many times an owner is puzzled on what to do for their dog who is not moving well or is in back pain. Medication often is not going to fix the problem and there are side effects. Using a Board Certified Animal Chiropractor by the American Vet Chiropractic Assoc. will often be the best choice to evaluate and treat your dog. Animal Chiropractors go through rigorous training and examination in order to properly evaluate animals, so please do not let your none board certified chiropractor adjust your dog.... it is not the same as humans.
Contact me at 617-472-0661 or indekchiro@conversent.net for more info.
Dr Bruce

Lameness in Dogs - Chiropractor for Dogs Mass

2011-09-20T13:00:00.000-07:00

Lameness in Dogs - Chiropractor for Dogs Mass

Dogs with lameness issues can be caused by disc problems, subluxations, hip problems, knee problems, carpus issues and paw problems. A very simple problem is not cutting the claws adeq. Many times an owner will take their dog to the vet and be told to have them take steroids for joint inflammation and rest the dog. That advise is all well and good for the immediate pain, but will not fix the cause of the problem. As an Animal Chiropractor I will evaluate your dog's spine and all 4 extremities to determine the cause. Often using Chiropractic along with other modalities and some supplements the problem will resolve. Most Vets will not tell you to go to a Animal Chiropractor since they do not know what we do and are not in the mind set of referral to alternative modalities. Please read my website: indekchiropractic.com and also go to the American Vet. Chiropractic Assoc site as well as http://www.facebook.com/pages/Options-for-Animals-College-of-Animal-Chiropractic/196266403734490 to learn more.

Chiropractor for dogs massachusetts - Dr Bruce Indek

2011-08-29T16:00:00.000-07:00

Just recently I presented a symposium at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital MSPCA on Animal Chiropractic.

Chiropractic is growing in use as an integrative method of helping many animals especially dogs. It is a great avenue of approach to help improve movement, relieve pain and augment to overall health.

Gait problems in Horses - Centered Riding - Equine Chiropractor

2011-08-29T08:32:00.000-07:00

I have a new article in the August 2011 Centered Riding E-Bulletin. Under the title Stall Calls with Dr Bruce. This article explains why certain gait issues may persist.

Call me at 617-472-0661 or email me at Indekchiro@conversent.net
with questions.

Thanks
Dr Bruce

Lameness in Dogs - Chiropractor for dogs Mass.

2011-08-22T14:05:00.000-07:00

Lameness can occur due to many issues. A most common cause is soft tissue such as muscle, tendon, ligament as well as vertebrae subluxation. Muscles stabilize joints and ligaments define the range of motion a joint can move. Subluxation can short circuit the motor nerves which control these muscles and allow for improper support.

Immobility of a joint can cause degeneration within 7 days. It is imperative to have your dog checked by a Board Certified Animal Chiropractor to prevent early signs of degeneration and thus a shorter life span.

Chiropractor for dogs massachusetts - Dr Bruce Indek

2011-08-22T14:03:00.000-07:00

Angell Memorial Hospital (MSPCA} hosted a Continuing Ed talk featuring a presentation by Bruce Indek DC - Canine Chiropractic.

"slipped" disc in dogs - Dog Chiropractor Quincy Mass

2011-08-08T13:57:00.000-07:00

The term " slipped" is really an incorrect statement. Disc's can herniate or bulge. If your dog has a disc problem, getting them to their Vet is urgent. Symptoms such as dragging leg, refusal to drink or eat, accidents in the house. Once the Vet has evaluated the dog and it is determined that surgery is not essential, then chiropractic adjustments, exercises and acupuncture are what is needed. The sooner all this begins the quicker will be the recovery.

Back pain in horses and dogs - Animal Chiropractor quincy ma

2011-08-03T15:17:00.000-07:00

Receptors are the key. What does that mean?
Well did you know that 90 percent of the information that enters the spinal cord are from sensory receptors in muscle. So if your dog or horse has overextended themselves they are putting excessive information into the spinal cord which in turn will over excite nerves to muscles and set your animal up for subluxation and back pain.

Chiropractic adjustments help break that vicious nerve pathway cycle allowing the muscles to function normally again and diminish the pain.

Agility Dogs and Shoulder problems - Chiropractor for Dogs Mass

2011-07-20T11:05:00.000-07:00

Shoulder problems are common among dogs, especially Agility Dogs. Since they jump and go over obstacles such as "A" Frames there is much pressure placed on the front of the shoulder joint. If your dog has an issue with jumps or some lameness findings there very well may be a "cranial head of the humerus subluxation" This is where the head [top] of the humerus gets 'stuck' in a forward position and does not allow full extention of the the front legs. Having your dog adjusted in the shoulder region and cervical [neck] will help solve this problem and improve performance.

How do you know if your Horse needs a Chiropractor - Horse Chiropractor Mass.

2011-07-14T14:25:00.000-07:00

If your horse has difficulty turning left or right, is heavy in the hand, tosses his head or has trouble collecting and cross cantering your horse may need a chiropractor. Animal Chiropractors are Board Certified by the American Vet. Chiropractic Assoc and International Assoc. Please be sure the Doctor you are using is in fact Board Certified.

Agility Dogs - Dog Chiropractor Mass - Canine Chiropractic

2011-07-14T14:21:00.000-07:00

I will be at the BARK agility trials on July 15 -17th adjusting dogs. Please stop by if you are in the Smithfield RI area.

Dog shoulder injury - Canine chiropractic - Dog chiropractor mass.

2011-06-20T15:15:00.000-07:00

Many times a dog will develop a limp on the front leg. Often this is due to the head of the humerus [shoulder] getting stuck in a forward position due to jumping or fast turns.
Chiropractic adjustments can correct this along with the possible pinched nerve that results from this injury.

Agility Dogs - Dog Chiropractor Mass - Canine Chiropractic

2011-06-20T14:35:00.000-07:00

This summer and fall Dr Bruce will be at various Agility and Flyball trials adjusting dogs. If you own an agility dog and would like to inquire about Dr Bruce's Chiropractic Care - Canine Chiropractic please email him at Indekchiro@conversent.net or call him at 617-472-0661

Cape Cod Agility Trials - Chiropractor for Dogs Mass

2011-06-13T12:22:00.000-07:00

This weekend I will be at the Cape Cod Agility Trials adjusting dogs and owners. The Location is at the Barnstable Fairgrounds Mashpee Mass. 6/17 - 6/19/2011

Link below:
http://www.capecodkc.org/index.html

Back Pain in Horse - Horse Chiropractor Massachusetts - Dr Bruce

2011-06-10T07:26:00.000-07:00

THOSE TINY LITTLE MUSCLES OF THE BACK

There are tiny little muscles within your spine as well as your horse, these muscles are named the Multifidus Muscle group. The Multifidi as they are called in the pleural sense have a huge impact on posture and conformation not to mention are often the culprits in low back pain.

The job of these muscles is to regulate spinal movement and supply the brain with feedback on where and how the body is moving. Power supply to these muscles comes from the spinal nerves. Multifidi are located between every spinal bone [vertebrae].

There is a rich supply of nerves that control these muscles as well as an abundance of nerves that leave this muscle and enter the spinal cord with eventual hook ups to the brain.

When your body or your horse is undergoing a stressful situation such as extreme temperature changes, a hard workout or even a workout that you and your horse have not warmed up fully for, a vertebral subluxation complex [ spinal bones not moving and short circuiting nerves} can occur. This subluxation complex will cause the Multifidi to go into contracture and further prevent the spinal bones from moving. The nerve input from the Mutltifidi will in turn change nerve output from the brain to other muscles and thus cause compensation.

Your first response may be to massage these muscles, well that is not possible since they are very deep from the skin surface and you cannot feel them. Stretches alone will not work since many stretches cannot isolate these muscles. Injecting the muscle to get it to relax will alleviate the pain but will not correct the subluxation and nerve short circuit, thus once the drug wears off the muscle gets tight again. The best approach is to have your Equine Chiropractor evaluate your horse since the cause of the muscle issue maybe coming from another part of the spine. Once the chiropractor adjusts your horse and does some myofascial work on the muscles then stretches along with specific exercises will be done to strengthen the spine and help prevent a re-occurrence.

The result will be a happy owner and horse.

Chiropractor for Horse and Rider Massachusetts, New England- Equine Journal

2011-05-25T08:43:00.000-07:00

This month in the 2011 June Equine Journal, alternative therapy is featured and there is a section featuring Chiropractic, Massage Therapy and Light Therapy. Options for Animals where I teach is interviewed as well as myself from Horse and Rider Chiropractic and Denise Bean - Raymond Massage Therapist from Exclusive Equine.

Please check it out.

Horse conformation angles - Chiropractor for horse Massachusetts/New England

2011-05-15T06:24:00.000-07:00

Horse Conformation angles

The line from the point of the hip to the point of the butt should be the same length or shorter than the line from the point of the butt to the stifle. If this line conforms to the previous statement then your horse has a greater capacity to bring his hind leg under him and engage better.

The other location I want to tell you about is the lumbo-sacral joint [LS] location. This is the joint that is where the lumbar vertebrae and sacrum meet. Think of it as a hinge that flexes and extends. You can find it on your horse by running your fingers down the spine and where you no longer feel the spinous processes is most likely it. Usually it is around the croup. This joint should be in close relationship to the point of the hip so that the hinge [lumbo-sacral joint] is close the the pelvis [hip point] to allow max. ability to engage and thus flex the hind end. If your horse has an LS joint behind the point of the hip then they will have chronic sore lower back and develop a hunters bump or jumpers bump. This bump is a product of having an LS joint behind and overdeveloping the lumbar muscles to compensate.

All of the above cannot be changed since your horse is born this way but it will allow you to modify your training and give you a better understanding of managing your horse with chiropractic and massage.

Bladder problems in dogs, horses or cats - horse and dog chiropractic Mass

2011-04-28T08:31:00.000-07:00

Recently I have had many calls involving horses, dogs or cats with bladder problem. These problems have been tested by the Vet and no specific test turned up positive.
It is an anatomical fact that the nerves in the low back and sacrum control organs such as the bladder, uterus and large intestines. This part of the nervous system is called the parasympathetics.

Within the spinal cord there are synapses {connections} between motor nerves that come from muscles and parasympathetics. If a motor nerve [ nerves from muscles ] is irritated in the spine and is "short circuited" then it will affect the output from the parasympathetics and in turn alter the function of the organs that it controls. This is called the Somatovisceral affect. Somato is defined as muscles and joints, Visceral is the organ system such as the bladder.

Your animal may have a somatovisceral problem especially when the Vet tests show no specific organ dysfunction such as in this case the bladder is not working properly. Chiropractic Adjustments has in many cases helped these animals return to normal again. Please give me a call 617-472-0661 or email me at Indekchiro@conversent.net to discuss your animal.

Neck pain in dogs - Dog Chiropractor Mass

2011-03-31T12:21:00.000-07:00

Many dogs suffer from neck pain and the causes can vary. Some causes can be Vertebral Subluxations, Disc problems and infections. It is always a good idea to have your Vet also check your dog as well. Subluxations and Disc problems can be helped by chiropractic and along with rehab exercises, I have seen many dogs recover. Front leg issues usually occur with neck problems since the nerves for the front legs originate in the neck and if irritated will cause lameness issues.
Please Call me at 617-472-0661 or email me at indekchiro@conversent.com to find out more.
Dr Bruce

Horse lamness - horse chiropractor mass

2011-03-31T12:15:00.000-07:00

Stall Calls with Dr. Bruce Indek: Your Horse's Knees

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

KneesYour horse’s knees are anatomically similar to your wrist. The bones of the knee are comprised of rows of bones titled the CARPELS. These same bones can be found in the human wrist. There exists a bone in the horse’s knee that is not found in our wrist called the ACCESSORY BONE. This bone is partly responsible for locking the knee on standing. When the horse starts to move and bends the knee [called flexion], the accessory bone should unlock the knee. In some cases this bone does not unlock fully and inhibits your horse from fully flexing his knee and shortening the stride. Many times in my chiropractic evaluation I find this bone “stuck” and a simple adjustment easily unlocks it. The picture above is a demonstration of evaluating the Carpel Bones and Knee.

There are no muscles below the knee but rather just bones, ligaments and tendons. You can think of the lower leg as a pulley and rope set up. The bones as fulcrums around which the tendons of the upper leg muscles attach and move those bones. There are long extensions of tendons to the hoof from above the knee so there is a lot of tension placed on these soft tissues. If there are any issues such as “stuck” joints in the leg then there can be an enormous stress placed on these tendons.

Many times the entire stress on the front legs starts in the rear of the horse and many owners are quick to blame the hocks or stifle. Well I have to tell you that yes the hock and stifle do get over stressed frequently, but many times the low back and pelvis are subluxated. This subluxated “stuck joint” will not allow the horse to engage his hind end efficiently and thus push off harder on the stifle and hock causing inflammation and pain. Yes it is important to treat this inflammation but you must address the entire cause of the stress and indeed it may be a chiropractic problem. Once this stress has had time to fester then the front legs alter their biomechanical {movement} function and the horse now has a front leg problem to contend with.

In summary you must take the whole horse into consideration and always ask yourself what caused this symptom and why did it occur. Treating the whole horse will help prevent future re-occurrence.

Dr. Bruce Indek has been in Chiropractic Practice since 1983. Graduated from National College of Chiropractic and has been treating riders and other athletes. Certified by the American Chiropractic Assoc Sports Council in Sports Injuries. Director of Chiropractic for the Boston Marathon. Graduate of Options for Animals Chiropractic College and Board Certified in Animal Chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Worked on the New England Dressage Spring and Fall Festival in Saugerties NY. Travels throughout the USA treating horses and riders from Dressage to Barrel Racing. On the Panel for Ask the Expert for Dressage Today, and Chronicle for the Horse online Articles. Contributing writer for the Pet Gazette in Eastern Massachusetts. Dr. Indek is a level one dressage rider as well.

Foals and Back Problems - Horse Chiropractor - New England

2011-03-24T13:06:00.000-07:00

When a foal is born the curves of the neck start to develop during the first few months of life. If there is a difficult birth or even a normal birth, it is possible to have one of the vertebrae to be "stuck" in movement. This "stuck movement" is part of the Vertebral Subluxation Complex which affects nerves as well as muscles. This horse needs to have a chiropractic evaluation to be sure that normal developement will occur. All foals should have rountine chiropractic evaluation rather than waiting to see if the horse develops any problems later.

I call this preventitive care. Please contact me to have a foal check up.
Dr Bruce Indek Board Certified Animal Chiropractor 617-472-0661. I will travel to you.

Hip Dyplasia - Chiropractor for dog - massachusetts

2011-03-24T11:32:00.000-07:00

Hip Dysplasia is very common among large breed dogs and now even small breeds. Hip dysplasia is literally a deformed head of the femur [ball of the femur that fits into the pelvic socket}. These dogs will have problems in the low back and neck as well as the front limbs. These problems come from the compensation process. Think about the entire process as a domino effect. Once you change the movement of the hip you will change the movement of these other areas and create problems.

Chiropractic can help minimize the compensation problems and keep your dog pain free.

Saddle fit and Back Problems - Horse Chiropractor Mass

2011-03-13T06:39:00.000-07:00

Many times a saddle is too long for your horse and your body weight ends up on the horse's low back. This will cause the horse to buck and shift the saddle onto the withers. This shift will cause stress on the withers and the shoulder blade. Eventual atrophy of muscles within the shoulder will occur and your horse will have a bucking issue. All of this will cause subluxations within the spine and muscle tension. Chiropractic, massage and a saddle fit are imperative.

Contact me and I will give you some more info at Indekchiro@conversent.net.

Pet chiropractic? Indek Chiropractic -Some owners swear by the treatment | CapeCodOnline.com

2011-02-24T07:25:00.000-08:00

Pet chiropractic? Some owners swear by the treatment | CapeCodOnline.com

Why My Horse Does Not Move Well - Horse Chiropractor Massachusetts

2011-01-31T10:26:00.000-08:00

Muscles cause movement. Muscle movement is initiated by nerves from the spine. Many times an owner or trainer will tell me the horse does not move well. It is important to know that specific muscles are responsible for forward movement and all too often I find muscle and spinal imbalance which will inhibit the horse.
Two main muscles are often at fault and these are the Lats as well as the medial gluts and tensor fascia latae {TFL}. The first muscle namely the Lats control backward humerus {front leg bone above the elbow} movement. If there are saddle issues or alignment problems in the mid back, the Lats will be weakened and inhibit front leg movement.
The Medial Gluts need to relax and allow the TFL to pull the rear leg forward for engagement. If a pelvic subluxation{alignment fault} or lumbar{low back vertebrae} exists then there will be power loss and your horse may even through the head or buck.
Chiropractic can often evaluate and correct these problems.

Foal and Chiropractic - Horse Chiropractor Massachusetts

2011-01-15T08:58:00.000-08:00

Dr Bill Ormsted published this article. If you reside in New England please contact me at 617-472-0661 Dr Bruce or email me.

Everyone with a new foal wants to know when they should have him checked by the chiropractor.

Chiropractic subluxations are thought to be caused by three major factors: stress, toxins and trauma. Your newborn foal has just experienced two of these in a big way. Birth is very stressful for both mom and baby. The newborn requires a slight period of no oxygen to be able to switch from passive living in the womb to an active life outside. Birth itself is probably the biggest trauma that most living creatures experience.

I recommend that all newborns be examined by a certified animal chiropractor as soon as the owner is able to handle the baby. The most common subluxations I see in newborns occur in the pelvis and in the upper cervical region. These subluxations will definitely affect performance as the foal ages and, if left unchecked, can turn into a real problem when you start riding this horse in a couple of years.

Horse toe in or toe out - chiropractor for horse mass.

2011-01-14T13:21:00.000-08:00

TOE OUT OR TOE IN

Many times an owner will tell me that their horse’s front leg is toeing out or in. To start with you must remember that a horse carries more weight on their front legs and this issue can really hurt your horse.
The first issue that needs to be checked is shoeing if indeed your horse is shod of course. There may me an imbalance caused by the shoes. If your horse is barefoot then when was the last time your trimmer came out to check and trim your horse’s feet? Remember any hoof imbalance can cause a toe to rotate. One easy way for you to tell is by looking at the coronet. Is this line parallel to the ground or is it angled? I had one horse recently that had a rear leg rotation on every step he took; it turned out to be a shoeing issue. This poor horse was getting sore hocks and hips and everyone wanted to inject the hocks. Sometimes you need to look a little deeper into the reason why the biomechanics [how your horse moves] is at fault and not just treat the symptoms.
If the feet check out fine then there may be a fetlock, knee or shoulder issue [we are of course talking front legs] not to forget there may even be a neck or wither problem. When the animal chiropractor checks out your horse they look at all these joints to come up with a cause and thus adjust the main joint that is at fault.
The fetlock on a horse is anatomically similar to your knuckle and the knee is similar to your wrist. These joints can lock up and small movements may be hindered and the horse will toe in or toe out to compensate.

Stringhalt and Chiropractor for horses - Horse and Rider Chiropractic Mass.

2010-12-22T11:51:00.000-08:00

Stringhalt can be caused by a vertebrae in the spine and or the pelvis being subluxated or a poison from the sweet pea plant. If the sweet pea plant is ruled out then an evaluation by an Animal Chiropractor will help. Stringhalt is when your horse flexes the hind limb like a spasm. If it is a subluxation complex then this is similiar to sciatica in people and I could adjust your horse and give you some exercises which will help. Giving your horse Omega 3 will also keep the inflammation down.

Test your horse by backing him or her up. This is when the stringhalt is more evident, since your horse has to use these muscles and nerves to activate the back up process and thus any nerve irritation will show itself.

Contact me at 617-472-0661 or IndekChiropractic.com {horse and rider chiropractic}

Chiropractor for horse Mass - Dressage Today

2010-12-01T15:02:00.000-08:00

I recently posted this article in the Dec. 2010 Issue of Dressage Today.

Horse has hind end problems - Horse Chiropractor Mass.

2010-11-10T13:17:00.000-08:00

Doing Butt Tucks is a great way to test your horse for engagement and tucking under the hind end to move forward. If your horse does not respond to this they may have an issue in the pelvis that a chiropractor can help.

Butt tuck can also be used to strengthen the abdominal muscles which will greatly help with rounding up the back.

Chiropractor for horse Mass. = Shod vs Barefoot Horse

2010-11-05T03:18:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-us0SxGL2o&feature=player_embedded

The above link is a great comparison. Note that normal gait pattern on hoof movement is heal then toe movement and many of these shod horses strick toe first which alters concussive forces on the hoof and adds to strain on leg joints and spine.

Horse Chiropractor - Colic and Ulcer Symptoms - New England

2010-10-22T15:28:00.000-07:00

Many horses suffer from subclinical Gastric Ulcer like symptoms as well as colic. Often times the Vet does not find any specific Ulcer or Colic but your horse is behaving like the entity exists. Horses can exhibit stress symptoms that are sub clinical {not the actual disease} and mimic the ulcer or colic. A Technique in Animal Chiropactic called SOT can be very successful in treating these animals. SOT uses acupressure like points as well as standard chiropractic to alter organ function through the nervous system.

Every organ works based on its neurological input from the brain and spinal cord. All of this input is dependent on the incoming nerve impulses from sensory organs and muscles. These sensory inputs synapse {hook up} with nerves within the spinal cord that regulate organ function through a part of the nervous system called the Autonomic Nervous System. When the chiropractor uses SOT the stimulus to the autonomics is altered when the muslces and spinal joints are worked on. The organs have an inborn mechanism to reset themselves and work normally if all the nerve input is correct. SOT helps the body correct its nerve impulses and thus normalize the system and thus Colic Like symptoms as well as Ulcer Like symptoms can be healed.

If your horse actually has colic or an ulcer they need a Vet, after the Vet care they need an Equine Chiropractor.

Chiropractic for Horses and Dogs Mass. - SacroOccipital Tech. - Gastric Colic and Respiratory Conditions

2010-10-09T21:23:00.000-07:00

Sacro Occipital technique is a method in Chiropractic that allows the Chiropractor to evaluate your horse and or dog in a highly specific way that will link spinal function to organ function. Many animals have been helped with various organ issues from gastric distress to respiratory problems. This is not a substitute for Vet Care but rather a method that can help your animal in a holistic manner and avoid the possible medical emergency that will bring you to the vet.

Many horses who chronically Colic have been helped with this technique as well as dogs and horses with allergies and other respiratory conditions.

Equine Chiropractor or Equine Massage Therapist - chiropractor for horses mass.

2010-09-30T08:31:00.000-07:00

Stall Calls with Dr. Bruce Indek
"Do I Need an Equine Chiropractor or Massage Therapist?

This is a common question that many owners ask themselves. Well let's first discuss each discipline.

Chiropractic is focused on the nervous system and how the muscles are coordinated by the nervous system. Muscles function based on the input from your horse's sensory system. The sensory system are such things as pressure on the skin, temperature, sounds, sights, and activity from the muscles themselves. All of this sensory activity feeds back into the nervous system where it is interpreted and the correct nerve signals are sent out of the spine to respond to this sensory input. If the muscles are sending information to the spinal nerves and those spinal nerves are pinched within the spine then the information received by then spinal cord will be faulty and a poor response will be sent out, this is like the computer analogy of "garbage in - garbage out." You can exercise and work your horse till the cows come home but nothing will change until the chiropractor removes the nerve interference. Many times an owner will have their horse worked on by the massage therapist and see a difference in the horse's movement and proclaim that is all the horse needed. In many instances this could not be further from the truth. If a horse has muscle imbalance or tightness causing performance issues a massage will loosen those muscles but if there is a nerve pinch then those muscles will only temporarily function better. The symptom of a nerve pinch may only be tight muscles. Having your horse checked by a chiropractor is the only way to know if a pinched nerve exists. The standard Vet. tests cannot detect a pinched nerve at the spinal level; palpation by the chiropractor is the best method to detect this problem.

Massage Therapy is focused on the muscles, tendons and ligaments. Massage is a wonderful way to help loosen tight muscles and improve bodily movements and function. There are many methods of massage therapy and they all have their benefits. The massage therapist will always evaluate your entire
horse's movement and direct the treatment to the blocked and compensated muscles. Muscles are made up of fibers that work in harmony with each other to produce movement. These muscles are powered by the nervous system. When a muscle is strained or over worked it will develop toxic knots called trigger points which can literally poison the muscle fibers around it and cause poor movement. These trigger points will also send faulty signals to the nervous system causing an even larger error in movement. The massage therapist will work these trigger points out of the muscle and thus restore proper nerve signals back to the spinal cord.

Simply put the Chiropractor will restore the power supply and the Massage therapist will restore the light bulbs.

In the end the real answer to the title of this article is that you need both. If your horse has routine chiropractic or massage consider doing both, in the long run it is cheaper than treating an injury that could have been avoided by regular wellness chiropractic and massage care. If your horse has an issue please consult both to properly assess the cause of the condition. Neither profession is a substitute for Vet Care. Always have your Vet check your horse if there is an injury first, if there are no torn muscles, or broken bones then the chiropractor and massage therapist are the right choice.

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- believe in an 11th commandment: inside leg to outside rein..

- know that all topical medications come in either indelible blue or neon yellow.

- think nothing of eating a sandwich while mucking out a stall.

- know why a thermometer has a yard of yarn attached to the end of it.

- are banned from Laundromats.

- fail to associate whips, chains and leather with sexual deviancy.

- can magically lower their voices five octaves to bellow at a pawing horse.

- will end relationships over their hobby.

- cluck to their cars to help them up hills.

- insure their horses for more than their cars.

- know (and care) more about their horse's nutrition than their own.

- have no problem speaking of semen, abscesses and colic surgery at the dinner table.

- have a smaller wardrobe than their horse..

- engage in a hobby that is more work than their day job.

- know that a good ride is better than Zoloft any day

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Liver illness in dogs and Lyme Tick - Dog Chiropractor Mass.

2010-09-22T11:51:00.000-07:00

Liver problems can have very little or varied symptoms. Many times owners have asked me why their dog is vomiting at least once per day and is tired. Some may think the vomiting is normal to rid the body of unwanted stomach contents and the fatigue results from this vomiting. Well it is not unusual to find this in liver disease in dogs.

Liver illness can cause weight loss, increased urination, increased drinking and skin conditions. Sometimes lyme disease can cause liver illness and sometimes the treatment [doxy] can cause it. Even exercise such as a long run in high heat can cause liver damage.

The good news is that dogs have the innate ability to regenerate liver tissue with supplements, especially ones with milk thistle.

Equine Massage and Chiropractic -Horse Chiropractor Mass

2010-09-13T14:33:00.000-07:00

Do I Need an Equine Chiropractor or Massage Therapist?

This is a common question that many owners ask themselves. Well let’s first discuss each discipline.

Chiropractic is focused on the nervous system and how the muscles are coordinated by the nervous system. Muscles function based on the input from your horse’s sensory system. The sensory system are such things as pressure on the skin, temperature, sounds, sights, and activity from the muscles themselves. All of this sensory activity feeds back into the nervous system where it is interpreted and the correct nerve signals are sent out of the spine to respond to this sensory input. If the muscles are sending information to the spinal nerves and those spinal nerves are pinched within the spine then the information received by then spinal cord will be faulty and a poor response will be sent out, this is like the computer analogy of “garbage in – garbage out.” You can exercise and work your horse till the cows come home but nothing will change until the chiropractor removes the nerve interference. Many times an owner will have their horse worked on by the massage therapist and see a difference in the horse’s movement and proclaim that is all the horse needed. In many instances this could not be further from the truth. If a horse has muscle imbalance or tightness causing performance issues a massage will loosen those muscles but if there is a nerve pinch then those muscles will only temporarily function better. The symptom of a nerve pinch may only be tight muscles. Having your horse checked by a chiropractor is the only way to know if a pinched nerve exists. The standard Vet. tests cannot detect a pinched nerve at the spinal level; palpation by the chiropractor is the best method to detect this problem.

Massage Therapy is focused on the muscles, tendons and ligaments. Massage is a wonderful way to help loosen tight muscles and improve bodily movements and function. There are many methods of massage therapy and they all have their benefits. The massage therapist will always evaluate your entire horse’s movement and direct the treatment to the blocked and compensated muscles. Muscles are made up of fibers that work in harmony with each other to produce movement. These muscles are powered by the nervous system. When a muscle is strained or over worked it will develop toxic knots called trigger points which can literally poison the muscle fibers around it and cause poor movement. These trigger points will also send faulty signals to the nervous system causing an even larger error in movement. The massage therapist will work these trigger points out of the muscle and thus restore proper nerve signals back to the spinal cord.

Simply put the Chiropractor will restore the power supply and the Massage therapist will restore the light bulbs.

In the end the real answer to the title of this article is that you need both. If your horse has routine chiropractic or massage consider doing both, in the long run it is cheaper than treating an injury that could have been avoided by regular wellness chiropractic and massage care. If your horse has an issue please consult both to properly assess the cause of the condition. Neither profession is a substitute for Vet Care. Always have your Vet check your horse if there is an injury first, if there are no torn muscles, or broken bones then the chiropractor and massage therapist are the right choice.

Exclusively Equine

2010-09-08T13:37:00.000-07:00

Exclusively Equine
Open your eyes to topics in Equine Health and Finances
A series of topics and hands on demonstrations
This month: Dr.Bruce Indek – Horse and Rider Chiropractic, plus Demo. Register your horse as our demo for a free treatment
Susan Karsch { Merrill Lynch} – Asset Allocation and Investments

You are invited to this free seminar

Where: Briggs Stables, Hanover Mass.

When: Thursday, September 23rd 6:30pm to 8pm

Food and Refreshments

RSVP by 9/21/10 :Email : Indekchiro@conversent.net
Or
susan_karsch@ml.com

Wobblers - Alternative Treatment - Canine Chiropractor Mass.- Boston Area

2010-08-31T14:07:00.000-07:00

Wobblers usually affects large breed dogs especially Dobermans and Great Danes. The lower cervical spine has usually caused a narrow canal for the spinal cord to travel through. This narrow canal can be a genetic defect in these breeds. Alternative therapy such as chiropractic, acupuncture and herbal medicine have helped many dogs avoid the surgery.
Please contact me at 617-472-0661 or go to my website at Indekchiropractic.com.

Horse with Sore Front Leg - Horse Chiropractor Mass - Horse and Rider Chiropractic

2010-08-18T14:41:00.000-07:00

Many times there are no findings within the 'sore front leg' and the actual problem is in the opposite Rear hip, SI joint or Low Back region. When the Sacroiliac Joint is subluxated the joint does not move well and the horse will bear more weight on the opposite front leg. You will also find it difficult to turn your horse in the direction of the SI joint that is subluxated. Chiropractic adjustments along with massage will alleviate the SI subluxation and often clear up that sore front limb that has no definitive cause for sensitivity.

Chiropractor for dog mass

2010-08-04T14:30:00.000-07:00

Slipped disc. The disc does not actually slip but rather bulges. Common in the lumbar [low back } and cervica {neck} regions. It is vital to see your vet and chiropractor immediately to avoid permanent nerve damage and an early death. The symptoms can be lose of legs, bladder trouble, extreme pain, inability to feed or drink water, bowel incontin. the list goes on.

I have been in practice for 26 years and have a myriad of experience with this issue so please check out our website at Indekchiropractic.com.

Horse Chiropractor - Mass - Balance

2010-08-04T14:28:00.001-07:00

It’s All in the Framework

The Framework of your horse and your body is comprised of bones and muscles all coordinated by the nervous system. What if we take this Framework and bend it as well as distort it? When this distortion occurs muscles strain and begin to fail, organs abnormally function due to crowding within the body, abnormal body chemistry occurs due to a change in circulation and waste product build up. To restore this function we need to restore the Framework as well as correct the cause of the Framework distortion.

Many Framework distortions are caused by an abnormal or uneven foundation. The foundation in living things is the Sacrum. A change in the movement of the Sacrum will cause spinal distortions resulting in a loss of energy and vitality while the body attempts to overcome this mechanical defect. In the quadruped [your horse] there is a second foundation which is located in the lower neck.

You may be asking yourself “what causes this distortion?” Well any stress be it physical or emotional can create a short circuit within the nervous system resulting in abnormal muscle movement and pull. This abnormal pull can create locking of joints with ensuing compensation in other joints as well as an alteration in the two foundations being that of the Sacrum and lower neck bones. Once this distortion occurs the cascade of health issues begins.

There are two sets of parallel muscles in the body that travel from the Sacrum/ Pelvis along both sides of the spine all the way to the skull. These muscles must work in harmony. When the Sacrum and Pelvis lock up in movement similar to a “stuck hinge” these parallel muscles alter in function. A method in Chiropractic called “Logan Basic” is utilized to help correct the ligament and Sacrum function thus allowing for restoration of Body Framework. How Logan Basic works is very simply. The Sacrum is the foundation of the spine much like the foundation of your house {see picture 1} when this foundation is stuck out of position it will alter the structure of the whole spine that sits above it, much like the foundation of your home will alter your home’s structure. There is a ligament that supports the movement of the Sarcrum called the Sacrotuberous Ligament {See Picture 2} that often times it will become taught when the Sacrum motion is altered. Logan Basic Technique has its focus on contacting this Sarcrotuberous Ligament with the doctors finger and utilizing a specific amount of tension in a specific direction to ease the ligament tension and allow all of the muscles and joints above the Sacrum to relax in order to improve the Chiropractic Adjustment effectiveness. Logan Basic also has a great impact on the portion of the nervous system that controls organ function since these nerves are located within the Sacrum region as well.

Many times Logan Basic has helped with colic, digestion, incontinence, impregnating difficulties, and even labor. Logan Basic Technique has been used with people since the 1930’s and Animal Chiropractic has been using it over the years as well.

Low Back Pain - Quincy Mass Chiropractor

2010-07-28T14:49:00.000-07:00

Low Back pain can be caused by many factors. Treating the pain only, is similar to disconnecting the warning light on your dashboard that tells you your oil is low. If the pain is only removed the problem still exists. Pain is the last to appear and the first to disappear when a problem exists. I will evaluate your spine and determine the cause of the pain and with chiropractic adjustments you will live pain free and more importantly function normally. After being in Practice since 1984 I have the expertise to help you. Please check out my web site: www.Indekchiropractic.com
See you soon
Dr. Bruce

Chiropractor for dogs mass. - OCD

2010-07-21T03:05:00.000-07:00

OCD means osteo - chondritis - dissecans. Simply put this means the cartiledge in your dogs joints is decaying. It can be caused by trauma or even genetics. Chiropractic can help the joints that are compensating for this disease and prevent their wear and tear. Your Vet will usually prescribe meds for pain and inflam. It is also helpful to get your dog on a joint supplement. Liguid Joint Supplement found in Human Health Food stores works great and is cheaper. Just figure out your dogs weight and dose accordingly, since the supplement in the human store is for a 150lb person.
Ask your vet about Adequan injections into the muscle. There has been many cases where this has eliminated the limping and along with Chiropractic and Acupuncture many dogs have lived healthy long lives.

Dog Chiropractor Massachusetts - Hip Dysplasia

2010-05-25T15:43:00.000-07:00

I have been using some new rehab techniques with great results in Canine Hip Dysplasia. Please see my web site for contact info WWW.Indekchiropractic.com
I will travel to your home to see your dog.

Dog Chiropractor Boston

2010-05-11T12:14:00.000-07:00

Dr. Bruce Indek is a board Certified Animal Chiropractor by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Assoc.
Dr. Bruce has been in practice since 1984 in Quincy Mass.
Dr. Bruce will travel to your home to adjust your dog in their own environment.
Call him at 617-472-0661 or email him at Indekchiro@conversent.net

Equine Massage and Chiropractic

2010-05-05T12:43:00.000-07:00

Denise Bean - Raymond of Exclusive Equestrian Services and myself have teamed up to offer your horse a most comprehensive service. Denise is a highly skilled massage therapist and acupressure practioner. See her website at : www.exclusiveequestrianservices.com

Centered Riding E-bulletin "Your Horse and Stress Points"

2010-04-27T09:08:00.000-07:00

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Horse chiropractor massachusetts - Hoof rotation post chiropractic adjustment

2010-04-13T13:58:00.001-07:00

Note the right medial or inward leg and hoof rotation is less to gone post chiropractic adjustment to pelvic area and lumbar spine. This horse had new shoes and created subluxations within low back and pelvis on the left with compensation in the right front leg.

Chiropractor for horse massachusetts - Hoof rotation prior to chiropractic

2010-04-13T13:54:00.000-07:00