The disc is made up of the annulus fibrosis [ pink part ] and the inner gel material called the nucleus pulposus [ blue part ]. The annulus is like rings on a tree but instead of wood they are rings of cartilage. The nucleus is gel like material. The annulus can form cracks and allow nucleus gel to ooze and bulge the the annulus outward - called a Bulging Disc, as seen below [ the green part ].
If the nucleus gel moves all the the way out and breaks through the annulus rings, then this is called a - Herniated Disc Type 1 - as seen below.
Often times chiropractic adjustments, traction, acupuncture and chinese herbs cal return your dog to an improved state without surgery, as long as it is not herniated out as in Type 1 above. The time factor is important and the sooner your dog is seen the better. Alway consult your vet first then contact the animal chiropractor.
Contact Dr Bruce at 781-337-1180 or email at
indekchiropractic@gmail.com
