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6 ways to detect lameness. Sacroiliac and lumbar spine issues can put strain in the limbs and thus cause lameness. Animal chiropractic takes all this into account and maybe injecting the hocks is not the whole answer. Check out my article post on Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/pin/491666484294215202/

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This is the "Trap" muscle in a dog. It originates in the neck and entire upper to mid back. It's job is to lift and elevate the front leg as well as draw it forward. Its powered by the spinal accessory nerve from the upper neck. If your dog has issues with jumping this muscle may be involved as well as its power supply. Contact Dr Bruce he will come to your house so your dog is most comfortable. Chiropractic adjustments to the  spine where the muscle originates as well as cold laser to the muscle and some rehab exercises will greatly help your dog. Contact Dr Bruce at 781-337-1180 or indekchiropractic@gmail.com

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The psoas muscle in your dog stabilizes the spine and hip as well as is used for hip and leg extension. If your dog has a shortened stride on the hind end there may be a iliopsoas strain. Especially if your dog participates in explosive sports such as agility and flyball. Your dog may not want to jump as well.

The psoas muscle is powered by nerves from the lumbar spine so a subluxation in that region will affect the power supply to this muscle.

Chiropractic adjustments, cold laser, massage and some rehab exercises will help your dog.

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Arthritis usually os the result of past injury or age. The chronic inflammation causes abnormal breakdown of joints and bone spur growth in ligaments and tendons which in turn causes more inflammation and breakdown.

The goal is to decrease inflammation and improve movement. Many natural supplements can help inflammation and pain without the use over meds such as rimadyl,traumadol, and the such. The meds can cause kidney and liver damage with long term use so if possible it is best to try the natural supplements

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The muscles of the dog's neck travel down to the shoulder. Many times dogs with neck pain have a problem in the shoulder as well. As you can also see these muscles tie into a wide area of the neck so often there are subluxations [ spinal bones that are not moving correctly irritating nerves ] within the neck that can cause neck pain. Lets not forget that 60 percent of a dogs wt. is usually on the front end so even if there is a hind end problem it can create a neck issue secondarily.

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Dr Bruce uses Kinesio Tape for his patients in Weymouth MA indekchiropractic@gmail.com or 781-337-1180

The Technology behind Kinesio Tape

Let's start by looking at the basic function of kinesiology tape. This is not your ordinary athletic tape. Traditionally, athletes or others with muscleinjuries would tape a muscle or joint to restrict motion and prevent further injury. Imagine a strained calf muscle. Old-school taping methods would dictate wrapping tape around the entire lower leg -- calf, shin, tibia, fibula and all -- almost like a mummy. While that would prevent further strain by immobilizing the injured muscle, it would also impede circulation and slow down the body's natural healing process. Kinesiology taping takes the opposite approach, using the tape to open up the muscle and allow full movement. Kinesiology tape is applied on top of an injured or strained area to stabilize it, but care is always taken to ensure that a muscle or tendon is never encircled with a ring of tape. As you move, the tape, skin and connective tissue (or fascia) over the muscle or tendon also move, pulling slightly away from the muscle and creating space for lymphatic fluid to flow around and cleanse the inflamed tissue.

Dr. Kase lists the following as the four major functions of Kinesio Taping. These functions drive the technology behind the tape:

• Supporting the muscle -- Proper taping improves the muscle's ability to contract even when it's weakened, reduces a feeling of pain and fatigue, and protects the muscle from cramping, over-extension and over-contraction.
• Removing congestion to the flow of body fluids -- Kinesiology tape improves blood and lymphatic circulation and reduces inflammation and excess chemical buildup in the tissue.
• Activating the endogenous analgesic system -- "Endogenous" refers to something that is self-originating, and calling something "analgesic" means that it can relieve pain in a conscious person. So, this requirement means that the tape must facilitate the body's own healing mechanisms, a central focus in chiropractic medicine.
• Correcting joint problems -- The goal is improving range of motion and adjusting misalignments that result from tightened muscles.

To ensure a full range of motion for the wearer, Kinesio Tape is very thin and made with a porous cotton fabric. The fabric lets the skin breathe and has an elasticity comparable to that of the skin and muscles. The sticky side of the tape uses a water-repellant, medical-grade acrylic adhesive that further supports the muscles and connective tissues. In addition, the tape can stay put for three to four days even through sweating and showering, and Kinesio makes a waterproof tape for use on hands and feet [source: Allegro].

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Dr Bruce makes house calls only so that you do not have to stress your dog to get into the car and go see an animal chiropractor.
Dr Bruce is an instructor at Options for Animals Chiropractic College and has treated the US Canine Agility Team as well as other AKC events. Please contact him at 781-801-2831 or email at indekchiropractic@gmail.com