Pug with back pain - Dog chiropractor south of boston, cape cod, boston mass

Midge came to us from the Boston City Animal Shelter.  A driver saw her dropped out a car window, pulled over, and waited with her until Animal Control arrived. She didn't seem to be hurt though she seemed like a quiet dog for a barely full-grown puppy.  Pugs usually have "crazy dog" until they're 2 or even 3 years old.  It took Dr. Indek about 2 minutes to adjust her the first time and all of a sudden we had crazy dog!  She ran, she jumped, she played.  The difference was wonderful.  Thank you Dr. Indek

Dogs with disc problems - chiropractor for dogs south shore boston, boston and cape cod

Some dogs are predisposed to disc problems due to their breeding. The disc is just weak in these dogs and prone to tear.
Chiropractic can often help heal the disc along with acupuncture. I have seen many dogs that have fully recovered with the combination of care. It is important to get care ASAP for the best outcome.
Please contact me at indekchiropractic@gmail.com or my website indekchiropractic.com

luxating patella in a dog - chiropractor for luxating patella in dogs south shore boston, cape cod, boston.- alternative care for luxating patella in dogs

Regular daily walks of 10-15 minutes, or more than that if the dog can tolerate greater length.  Two short walks may be better than one long one if the dog gets sore; if your dog limps, you’ve overdone it.  A steady, maintained walk on the leash (rather than run and stop, run and stop) is excellent therapy because the dog makes use of all four legs symmetrically.·         Going up steps strengthens the quadriceps. Walking uphill and walking on uneven terrain (off the sidewalk) are also good strengtheners.·         Standing on the back feet and “dancing” 5-10 steps for 10-30 seconds, two times a day, helps considerably.·         Going over small obstacles and walking in figure eights or through cones or weave poles will help build strength and flexibility.·         Swimming in a deep tub or Jacuzzi (moderate the temperature to mid-80s) strengthens the muscles without the strain of bearing weight; start with 5 minutes with a goal of 30 minutes.·         Massaging the front of the thigh or holding above the knee and stretching a leg back can help relieve discomfort. Chiropractic adjustments to the pelvis and low back as well as shoulders helps dramatically. How do you know if your dog has a knee problem?  A veterinarian can make the diagnosis, but you may see signs on your own, such as an odd “skip” in the dog’s gait, or “bunny-hopping” to protect the loose knee joint.  The dog may be carrying up to 90% of its weight on the front legs instead of an appropriate 60-70% of its weight on the back legs. In severe cases where the dog is in continual pain, surgery may be warranted. Take care if you know or suspect your dog has knee problems, but if your dog is asymptomatic, don’t limit activity, since exercise is good at warding off problems.  Keeping your dog on the lean side is a good idea, since excess body weight stresses the joints, and it’s also a good idea to give your dog glucosamine supplements to support joint health.

dogs with hip dysplasia and cruciate - knee problems- chiropractor for dogs south shore boston, cape cod, boston

Dogs with hip and or knee conditions need chiropractic adjustments to aid in recovery since the pelvis/sacroiliac joints as well as the front legs will adapt with stress placed on them as the hip and knee recovers.
The chiropractic adjustment will help speed healing and reduce secondary problems that usually occur if there is no chiropractic added to the regime.
When these joints are dysplastic or cruciate injury occurs there is inflammation and pain. Inflammation also affects the immune system as well. Inflammation is part of healing but too much is damaging. Inflammation is regulated by proteins in the body called cytokines. It has been proven that chiropractic adjustments can control cytokine release and thus help mediate the inflammation process and speed healing.
Please contact Dr Bruce at indekchiropractic@gmail.com

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The components of subluxation which is the common problem that most dogs and horses have that chiropractic treats. These components are addressed by the animal chiropractor

Kinesiopathology, or the pathology of movement, starts with the initial misalignment of the joint, which is made up of two or more separate bones.  Each and every spinal segment contributes a small portion of the total amount of movement that allows the dog’s back to move.  When one segment is not moving correctly then the segments in front or behind may become hyper mobile in an attempt to maintain normal range of motion.  Hyper mobility leads to degenerative changes and eventually loss of mobility of another segment.   Kinesiopathology restricts the dog’s ability to move in any or all ranges of motion.

Neuropathology is the result of kinesiopathology and problems in the nervous system.  A nerve exits the spinal canal between two vertebras.  If these vertebras are subluxated there may be pain, heat, swelling, muscle spasm and loss of motion in and around the area.

Myopathology includes the tightness and spasms that occur in the muscles supplied by the nerves exiting the vertebral canal between the subluxated vertebra.  This tightness can be isolated to the small muscles that connect one vertebra to the next or it can extend to the long muscles that run along the entire length of the dog’s back.  This tightness can cause pain and weakness in the muscle and may lead to changes in the curve of the dog’s spine.

Connective Tissue Pathology includes the changes that are seen in the tendons, ligaments, and supporting tissues in the area of the subluxation.  Immobilization of these tissues leads to profound degenerative changes in as little as three days.  Cartilage shrinks increasing its susceptibility to damage from minor trauma.  Adhesions start to form which further decreases mobility in the area.  Ligaments start to shorten leading to tightness in the area.

Inflammatory Response includes the swelling, heat, redness, altered function, and pain that are the body’s response to inflammation that results from the subluxation.  This is the most common reason that people seek out chiropractic care for themselves or their dogs.  Nerves surrounding an inflamed area become hyper excitable and they will continue to fire even after stimulus has been removed.  The pain from a subluxation will vary depending on the severity and acuteness of the problem.  

Pug having back problems-dog chiropractor/chiropractor for dogs south shore boston, cape cod and boston

Midge came to us from the Boston City Animal Shelter.  A driver saw her dropped out a car window, pulled over, and waited with her until Animal Control arrived. She didn't seem to be hurt though she seemed like a quiet dog for a barely full-grown puppy.  Pugs usually have "crazy dog" until they're 2 or even 3 years old.  It took Dr. Indek about 2 minutes to adjust her the first time and all of a sudden we had crazy dog!  She ran, she jumped, she played.  The difference was wonderful.  Thank you Dr. Indek

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Lame dog with posible disc problem - chiropractor for dogs south shore boston boston cape cod

Many times a disc problem in the hind end can cause front leg lameness since the dog will rely more on the front legs and thud injure them.
Animal chiropractic can correct the subluxations of the shoulder and neck so that your dog has a greater chance for recovery. Many dog do not need expensive surgery and can live a happy healthy life. The combination of adjustments,cold laser, cold backs and traction can often correct the problem.

Contact Dr Bruce at 781-337-1180 or Indekchiropractic@gmail.com