Many times any owner can run their fingers on either side of the animal's spine along the muscles and see a twitch or feel tightness in one area more than another. This finding is due to the fact that their are nerves that come from the vertebrae under that part of the muscle that supplies the power supply to that region.
If you find this there may be a subluxation [ bone that is stuck in movement and irritating spinal nerves ]. A Chiropractor can evaluate the area and determine if indeed there is a subluxation and adjust it long before performance and movement is effected.
When the subluxation persists and goes uncorrected eventually there will be abnormal stress on the disc in the area and eventually there may be a disc problem.
Subluxations can often be subclinical meaning no symptoms, this is why a program of wellness checkups for your dog or horse by the chiropractor is so important.
Any questions call or email Dr Bruce at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com or call at 781-337-1180.
