When your dog pops out of the weave poles it may be an iliocostalis muscle and rib problem. The iliocostalis runs from the pelvis up the back through the ribs and ends in the neck. A srain of this muscle will subluxate the ribs an limit bending. When i use the cold laser along with adjusting the ribs and adding a deep muscle homeopathic remedy this problem will be fixed.
Please call Dr Indek at 781-337-1180 or email at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Mid back and rib pain chiropractor in weymouth mass
A muscle called the iliocostalis runs from your pelvis up the back, attaches to ribs and ends in the neck. When u have deep back ache or even sharp back pain esp on breathing, this muscle is causing rib subluxations. Using a cold laser on these muscles will help heal them, adjusting the ribs and adding a deep muscle homeopathic remedy will fix this problem.
Please call Dr Indek at 781-337-1180 or email at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com
Please call Dr Indek at 781-337-1180 or email at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com
Friday, July 12, 2013
Shoulder pain chiropractor weymouth mass
Dr Indek is certified in sports injuries and is the director of chiropractic for the boston marathon.
The upper traps and spraspinatus muscle connects the shoulder and neck. Pain in the shoulder can be attributed to these areas. Your MD is not skilled in functional biomechanics so this problem will be missed. He will give meds for pain but not fix the problem.
Chiropractic adjustments and cold laser will fix this problem.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUMN79tO-ng
Contact dr indek at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com
The upper traps and spraspinatus muscle connects the shoulder and neck. Pain in the shoulder can be attributed to these areas. Your MD is not skilled in functional biomechanics so this problem will be missed. He will give meds for pain but not fix the problem.
Chiropractic adjustments and cold laser will fix this problem.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUMN79tO-ng
Contact dr indek at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com
Agility dog back and shoulder pain- chiropractor for dogs south of boston and cape cod
Contact Dr Bruce he only makes house calls, will travel anywhere. Indekchiropractic@gmail.com or call 781-801-2831
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Weymouth Chiropractor - Back and neck pain
Dr Indek is located in Columbian Sq Weymouth and takes most major insurance. Usually same day appt is available not to mention house calls. Dr Indek has been in practice since 1984 and is highly experienced in back and neck pain. Beyond Chiropractic Dr Indek uses Cold laser to speed healing and reduce pain. Homeopathic remedies are also incorporated.
Please call him at 781-337-1180 or email at indekchiropractic@gmail.com and the website is indekchiropractic.com
Please call him at 781-337-1180 or email at indekchiropractic@gmail.com and the website is indekchiropractic.com
Chiropractor for Dogs south shore boston/boston/cape cod
Some dogs hate nail trimming, others merely
tolerate it, almost none like it. Some dogs need tranquillizers to
make it through the process without biting, while others sleep through
the procedure without a care. No matter what your dog’s personal take
is on nail clipping, it is something you should do for your IGs
regularly to keep from harming their skeletal structure.
A dog’s nails are important parts of their anatomy. Unlike cats, dog claws are not weapons, but are used when he runs to grip the ground when accelerating and turning corners. Outdoor dogs run around enough over different surfaces and wear their own nails down. But our house-bound companions don’t get that natural wear from carpet, hardwood, or vinyl flooring. And since IGs have nails that grow more quickly than most other breeds, it’s easy for them to get too long.
Having long nails changes the way a dog carries himself. The diagram below shows how a long nail causes the bones in the foot to flatten and the Metacarpal, Phalanx I and Phalanx II bones to sit more angled every time the dog walks or stands. The different angle of the bones when pressure is applied causes joint stress and can lead to joint pain and arthritis. It also leads to dropped wrists which make the dog look flat footed. Women reading this article can probably relate if they think about wearing high heels all the time. Long toe nails essentially do the same to dogs by changing the natural alignment of leg bones which adds torque or twisting to the joints. Personally, high heeled shoes wreak havoc on my knees and I suffer from knee joint pain for days after wearing them. I can’t imagine the pain a dog goes through whose owner never trims his nails or doesn’t trim nails often enough.
Changing the natural alignment also makes the dog less steady on his
feet and can contribute to an increased probability of broken legs.
If the dog’s joints are out of whack, he can’t catch himself from
falling or landing as well. Again, if you compare how steady you
ladies are in sneakers compared to high heels you can relate to how a
dog with long nails might feel all the time. Since broken legs are
already such a problem for Italian Greyhounds, this makes keeping your
Iggy’s nails trimmed even more important.
The image shows how the bones of the paw and wrist angle back when a dog has long nails, but the damage doesn’t stop there. All the bones in a dog’s body are connected and the leg bones connect all the way up to the spine. Some of you might relate to how an injury on one part of our body can cause us to carry ourselves differently and create pain in another part of our body. Unfortunately, our dogs can’t tell us when they have a headache or shoulder ache and many times we miss the slight signals that they are in pain. Since dogs can’t trim their own nails, it’s up to us to make sure this dog maintenance is performed before the pain sets in.
IGs usually need their nails trimmed every two to three weeks, if
not more often. Frequent walking (daily, fast paced, long walks) can
help wear down nails and increase the time between trimmings. For our
dogs, nail trimming is a two person job and my husband holds dogs on
his lap with their feet sticking outwards while I clip. The red line
in the diagram to the left shows where to cut the nail. The nail comes
straight out, and at the point where it starts to bend downward, you
should cut at a 45 degree angle. It’s always a good idea to have Kwik
Stop or another blood stopping product on hand in case you hit the
quick. If trimming nails is not your forte, groomers or vet clinics
are good alternatives to keep your dogs’ nails well groomed.
Some dog owners prefer to grind down (commonly using a Dremel tool) their dog’s nails. For comprehensive instructions on how to Dremel your dog’s nails, please refer to Tia Resleure’s article “The Importance of Proper Nail Grooming to Dogs, especially Italian Greyhounds!”.
Unfortunately, it is easy to overlook this basic grooming. Many of the dogs we take in to rescue, regardless of what their situations were before, need a nail clipping when they arrive. Similarly, I’ve noticed at playdates there are always a couple IGs with very long claws. Remember though, that trimming claws is not merely a cosmetic issue, but it is also a health issue. You and you IG may dread biweekly trims, but it is one of the most basic things you can do to take stress off your pups’ joints as they age.
Any Questions please call Dr Bruce at 781-337-1180 or email at indekchiropractic@gmail.com
A dog’s nails are important parts of their anatomy. Unlike cats, dog claws are not weapons, but are used when he runs to grip the ground when accelerating and turning corners. Outdoor dogs run around enough over different surfaces and wear their own nails down. But our house-bound companions don’t get that natural wear from carpet, hardwood, or vinyl flooring. And since IGs have nails that grow more quickly than most other breeds, it’s easy for them to get too long.
Having long nails changes the way a dog carries himself. The diagram below shows how a long nail causes the bones in the foot to flatten and the Metacarpal, Phalanx I and Phalanx II bones to sit more angled every time the dog walks or stands. The different angle of the bones when pressure is applied causes joint stress and can lead to joint pain and arthritis. It also leads to dropped wrists which make the dog look flat footed. Women reading this article can probably relate if they think about wearing high heels all the time. Long toe nails essentially do the same to dogs by changing the natural alignment of leg bones which adds torque or twisting to the joints. Personally, high heeled shoes wreak havoc on my knees and I suffer from knee joint pain for days after wearing them. I can’t imagine the pain a dog goes through whose owner never trims his nails or doesn’t trim nails often enough.
Left: proper alignment with short toenail. Right: angled alignment because of long toenail. Image provided by Dr. Lisa Kluslow
The image shows how the bones of the paw and wrist angle back when a dog has long nails, but the damage doesn’t stop there. All the bones in a dog’s body are connected and the leg bones connect all the way up to the spine. Some of you might relate to how an injury on one part of our body can cause us to carry ourselves differently and create pain in another part of our body. Unfortunately, our dogs can’t tell us when they have a headache or shoulder ache and many times we miss the slight signals that they are in pain. Since dogs can’t trim their own nails, it’s up to us to make sure this dog maintenance is performed before the pain sets in.
Where to cut a dog's toe nail.
Some dog owners prefer to grind down (commonly using a Dremel tool) their dog’s nails. For comprehensive instructions on how to Dremel your dog’s nails, please refer to Tia Resleure’s article “The Importance of Proper Nail Grooming to Dogs, especially Italian Greyhounds!”.
Unfortunately, it is easy to overlook this basic grooming. Many of the dogs we take in to rescue, regardless of what their situations were before, need a nail clipping when they arrive. Similarly, I’ve noticed at playdates there are always a couple IGs with very long claws. Remember though, that trimming claws is not merely a cosmetic issue, but it is also a health issue. You and you IG may dread biweekly trims, but it is one of the most basic things you can do to take stress off your pups’ joints as they age.
Any Questions please call Dr Bruce at 781-337-1180 or email at indekchiropractic@gmail.com
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