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In the summer we take our dog to the beach. Dogs will play and dig as well as possibly play with a ball. All of this activity is great except you have to watch for sand coli, ingestion of sand by mouth and nose. Common in horses but can happen to dogs. Sand can impact within the stomach, small intestine and large intestine causing a blockage. Your dog will vomit, not eat, shake, pant as well as roach up his back. Bring the dog to a vet asap for possible xray and eval. Xray really shows the sand well.

Your vet will give IV and watch for sand passage in feces. If the sand does not pass they may try enema. Post illness they will advise on bland diet like chick and rice. Your dog may be fatigued for 12 to 24 hours as well.

Have your dog adjusted by the chiropractor after the illness asap to help stimulate the spinal nerves that control the colon this will also help.

Please contact Dr Bruce at 781-337-1180 or email at indekchiropractic@gmail.com

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Dr Bruce makes house calls for your dog at very affordable rates. Chiropractic treatment is termed Adjustments. Chiropractic Adjustments are done by bringing the affected joint to its end of normal range of motion, then applying a either a slow and gentle pressure or a quick light thrust in order to "unstick" the "stuck" joint.  The goal is to restore normal motion and improve nerve function.

Many people including Vets think that chiropractic is a very physical twisting of joints and bones, nothing good be more incorrect. I think this is the reason why many Vets do not refer to chiropractors and why Vet Surgeons will usually advise owners to stay away from chiropractors, these Vets are not  educated to the concepts and procedures of chiropractic so they make judgements on prejudice.
I teach at Animal Chiropractic College and many Vets who start our program are amazed on the in depth science and technique of Chiropractic, not to mention the gentle treatment of Adjustments.

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Back pain is the symptom not the problem. There are many causes for back pain in your dog, once your vet has cleared your dog of any organ issues,  then the chiropractor should be your next step. One of the most common causes of back pain that is not disease centered is the Subluxation Complex. This is the process where a spinal bone gets locked up in movement and causes nerve irritation with ensuing muscle tension. If left untreated this Subluxation Complex can start to impair many body functions. Animal Chiropractors are the only skilled profession that can evaluate your dog for Subluxation Complex and correct it with Chiropractic Adjustments.

The causes of Subluxation Complex are varied and poor fitting collars and harnesses can cause the problem, one great article that came out in Whole Dog July 2013 had a great article on Harness Power.... what type of harness is best for your dog, with tips on fitting. Many owners these days use a harness but sometimes they are the wrong type and or fit. As an example.. if you have a dog that loves to pull a "no-pull harness" with the clip in the front will work best and fit is essential or you can cause front leg problems. Some owners use a towel to lift up their disabled dog, this can cause abnormal pressure on the abdomen and spine so a harness designed to dispurse lifting forces is best.

Please contact Dr Bruce at 781-337-1180 or indekchiropractic@gmail.com

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Often an owner will notice that their dog is not bearing normal wt on the front leg or favoring a leg.
They will often go to the Vet and have an evaluation for torn muscles/ligaments/paw issues, thyroid, lyme, and disc problems. If none of these conditions pan out then a prescription for meds to treat pain and meds for muscles will be given along with crate rest.

Meds alone and crate rest would be the wrong way to go. Many times low back problem can cause front end problems. The neck and or thoracic spine may have subluxations causing inhibition of normal gait as well. A Certified Animal Chiropractor can find these issues and correct them. Your Vet is not trained in the biomechanical diagnosis that the animal chiropractor does so these problems often go untreated.

Please contact Dr Bruce at indekchiropractic@gmail.com or phone 781-337-1180
I make house calls.

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Chiropractic Physicians Provide Natural Alternatives for Pain Treatment, Injury Prevention

Arlington, Va.—An article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests patients try chiropractic services for the treatment of low back pain. According to the article, surgery is not usually needed and should only be considered if more conservative therapies fail. The information in JAMA reinforces the American Chiropractic Association’s (ACA) position that conservative care options should serve as a first line of defense against pain. 

The article, part of JAMA’s Patient Page public education series, explains that the back is made up of bones, nerves, muscles and other soft tissues such as ligaments and tendons that support posture and give the body flexibility. Back pain can be caused by problems with any of the structures in the back.

As neuromusculoskeletal experts, chiropractic physicians are particularly well suited to manage and help prevent low back pain.

“We are encouraged to see JAMA suggest patients try chiropractic and other more conservative types of treatment for their back pain. In many cases pain can be alleviated without the use of unnecessary drugs or surgery, so it makes sense to exhaust conservative options first,” said ACA President Keith Overland, DC.

“Research confirms that the services provided by chiropractic physicians are not only clinically effective but also cost-effective, so taking a more conservative approach at the onset of low back pain can also potentially save both patients and the health care system money down the line,” he added.

For those who are currently pain-free, the exercise tips, posture recommendations and guidance on injury prevention routinely provided by chiropractic physicians can help people maintain a healthy back throughout their lives. To learn more, visitwww.acatoday.org/backpain.

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA), celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2013, is the largest professional association in the United States representing doctors of chiropractic. ACA promotes the highest standards of patient care and professional ethics, and supports research that contributes to the health and well-being of millions of chiropractic patients. Visitwww.acatoday.org. 

Back pain that will not go away / chiropractor in weymouth mass/ Dr Buce Indek

The American Medical Assoc has now endorsed chiropractic for back pain.

Chiropractic Physicians Provide Natural Alternatives for Pain Treatment, Injury Prevention

Arlington, Va.—An article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests patients try chiropractic services for the treatment of low back pain. According to the article, surgery is not usually needed and should only be considered if more conservative therapies fail. The information in JAMA reinforces the American Chiropractic Association’s (ACA) position that conservative care options should serve as a first line of defense against pain. 

The article, part of JAMA’s Patient Page public education series, explains that the back is made up of bones, nerves, muscles and other soft tissues such as ligaments and tendons that support posture and give the body flexibility. Back pain can be caused by problems with any of the structures in the back.

As neuromusculoskeletal experts, chiropractic physicians are particularly well suited to manage and help prevent low back pain.

“We are encouraged to see JAMA suggest patients try chiropractic and other more conservative types of treatment for their back pain. In many cases pain can be alleviated without the use of unnecessary drugs or surgery, so it makes sense to exhaust conservative options first,” said ACA President Keith Overland, DC.

“Research confirms that the services provided by chiropractic physicians are not only clinically effective but also cost-effective, so taking a more conservative approach at the onset of low back pain can also potentially save both patients and the health care system money down the line,” he added.

For those who are currently pain-free, the exercise tips, posture recommendations and guidance on injury prevention routinely provided by chiropractic physicians can help people maintain a healthy back throughout their lives. To learn more, visitwww.acatoday.org/backpain.

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA), celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2013, is the largest professional association in the United States representing doctors of chiropractic. ACA promotes the highest standards of patient care and professional ethics, and supports research that contributes to the health and well-being of millions of chiropractic patients. Visitwww.acatoday.org. 

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Journal of the American Medical Association recommends Chiropractic

Posted by Dr David H Mruz,  July 16, 2013 at 10:51 am

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Back Pain Turning Point?

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Perhaps a turning point has been reached. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has recommended that patients who seek back pain treatment should consider chiropractic care before taking invasive measures such as electing for surgery. The surgical option should only be considered if conservative therapies fail. According to the JAMA, conservative alternatives like Chiropractic care should be the first “line of defense” because they are safer and more efficient in relieving pain.
The JAMA’s recommendation comes on the heels of a recent study out of the medical journal Spine where sufferers of lower back pain all received standard medical care (SMC) and half of the participants additionally received chiropractic care. The researchers found that in SMC plus chiropractic care patients, 73% reported that their pain was completely gone or much better after treatment compared to just 17% of the SMC group.
Back pain can be anything from dull or sharp pain in your back or tingling or numbness that runs down your leg. These symptoms may indicate a pinched nerve which occurs when the disc bulges out and puts extra pressure on the nerve that is exiting between the spinal bones.
Chiropractic care can show you how to properly maintain back health and prevent the possibility of future spinal pain. Surgery should always be a last resort because there is a higher chance of failure. If you have or have had back pain or any other spinal conditions, please follow the advice of the JAMA and consider seeing a chiropractor.

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Back pain can be caused by many instances. Such as ulcers and even subluxations. Subluxations are when the spinal bones get locked in motion causing muscle tension, inflammation and pain. The simple act of having your dog get up into the car can cause pain.

As an animal chiropractor certified by the american vet chiropractic assoc.  I can discern if your dog will be helped by chiropractic. I also teach at Options for Animals Chiropractic College and know first hand that your Vet cannot define when chiropractic is needed, they have no education in that realm. They can rule out ulcers and the like but have no training in spinal biomechanics.

Please give Dr Bruce a Call with questions at 781-337-1180 or email at indekchiropractic@gmail.com

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Back pain can be caused by many instances. Such as ulcers and even subluxations. Subluxations are when the spinal bones get locked in motion causing muscle tension, inflammation and pain. The simple act of tacking up can cause the horse to act out of sorts.

As an animal chiropractor certified by the american vet chiropractic assoc and a rider, I can discern if your horse will be helped by chiropractic. I also teach at Options for Animals Chiropractic College and know first hand that your Vet cannot define when chiropractic is needed, they have no education in that realm. They can rule out ulcers and the like but have no training in spinal biomechanics.

Please give Dr Bruce a Call with questions at 781-337-1180 or email at indekchiropractic@gmail.com

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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

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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

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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

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I adjust many agility dogs and work with the cape cod agility club. Shoulder and back pain can be caused bybsubluxations thus creating muscle tightness. Stretching alone will not correct the problem. The subscapularis muscle is often at fault. This muscle will inhibit front leg extension and missing poles. Chiropractic adjustments and cold laser to the muscles will fix this issue. Exercises will then be helpful.

Contact Dr Bruce he only makes house calls, will travel anywhere. Indekchiropractic@gmail.com or call 781-801-2831

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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

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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.

Left: proper alignment with short toenail. Right: angled alignment because of long toenail. Image provided by Dr. Lisa Kluslow

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.

Where to cut a dog's toe nail.

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