Dr. Bruce Indek from Indek Chiropractic offers the latest information and resources on Human and Animal Chiropractic.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Dogs with front leg lameness - chiropractor for dogs south shore boston cape cod boston
Dogs carry 60 percent of their wt on the front legs so there is alot of stress in the shoulder joint. Now add jumping and that force increases. The most common problem that causes front leg lameness is subluxation of the shoulder ( locking of the joint and inhibiting extension of the front leg resulting in short stride as well.
Chiropractic adjustments a nd stretches will correct this problem.
Please contact dr bruce at 781-337-1180 oe email at indekchiropractic@gmail.com