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Stretches for hip tightness/pain in dogs
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Why it worked
The video addresses a common and relatable problem for dog owners (hip pain/dysplasia) with clear, actionable advice and demonstrations. The creator's personal connection to the issue (her dog Sally) adds authenticity and emotional resonance, making the content more engaging and trustworthy.
Summary
The video demonstrates three stretches for dogs experiencing hip tightness or pain, specifically mentioning hip dysplasia. The creator emphasizes using gentle movements and listening to the dog's body to avoid overstretching. The video also highlights signs that a dog might be uncomfortable with the stretches.
Structure
- 1Introduction to hip stretches for dogs
- 2Demonstration of 'in and outs' stretch
- 3Demonstration of 'clam shells' stretch
- 4Explanation of dog discomfort cues
- 5Demonstration of 'diagonal in and outs' stretch
- 6Reminder to repeat on the other side
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Stretches for hip tightness/pain in dogs
These are some of the stretches we do to help with Sally's hip dysplasia.
These stretches are great for any dog that has pain or tightness in their hips.
You'll wanna start with a relaxed dog that is laying on their side.
The first stretch we're gonna do is in and outs.
Very gently, bring your dogs leg all the way in and then stretch it all the way out.
make sure to listen to your dogs body and don't stretch past the point of resistance.
The next exercise we're doing is clam shells.
Gently open and close your dogs leg, again not going past the point of resistance.
I'm including this next clip to show what it looks like when a dog is telling you these stretches might be uncomfortable.
Sally has hip dysplasia and her level of pain varies day by day so it's really important that
-Licking her lips
-Pulling her leg away from me
-Looking at me with whale eyes
-Touching where it hurts with her nose
I look out for these cues.
I don't do that anymore.
The last stretch we're gonna do is diagonal in and outs.
Bring your dog's leg in a diagonal motion and then stretch your dog's leg back in a diagonal motion.
Don't forget to repeat on the other side!
If you try these stretches with your dog, let me know how it goes!
Thank you
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These are a few of the stretches I do with Sally to help with the tightness and pain she is feeling in her hips from hip dysplasia. These stretches are great for any dog with hip pain or tightness. Always use very gentle hands, and make sure not to stretch past the point of resistance. Repeat on each side! #hipdysplasia #seniordogsoftiktok #dogmom #arthritisindogs #souldog