How to Stretch Your Dog’s Iliopsoas?
The iliopsoas is one of the main hip flexor muscles in a dog. The hip flexors are a group of muscles that attach to your dog’s thigh and are key players in moving the rear limb forward. They also work …
Low Back Injuries
IVDD in Dogs
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a degenerative condition of the spine in dogs. It is more common in chondrodystrophic dog breeds, with those breeds at a higher risk of suffering intervertebral disc problems when they’re young. The main reason for IVDD …
Why Do Agility Dogs Get Sore Backs?
Back injuries were reported as the second most common injury in agility dogs (behind shoulder injuries) and accounted for 18% of all agility injuries. But why do agility dogs get back injuries? This article explores factors that may increase the …
Treatment of Low Back Injuries in Agility Dogs
Low back injuries in agility dogs can range from simple mechanical low back pain, to more serious acute disc injury and nerve compression. Without significant trauma, these injuries often present with subtle changes in performance. If ignored, these injuries may …