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| Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy FAQs (AKA Animal Chiropractic) |
How Can My Pet Benefit From Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care offers a natural, drug-free adjunct to your
dog’s total health care. In conjunction with regular veterinary
care, chiropractic care can decrease pain and add quality to your
dog’s performance, movement and well being. Chiropractic care
addresses problems stemming from imbalances in the following
three systems:
Chiropractic care is extremely helpful for animals having
problems involving the joints, muscles and nerves.
Subluxations are treated by gently adjusting the misaligned
areas into alignment. In most cases, this restores the proper
movement, muscle and nerve function. Adjustments are LOW
FORCE and GENTLE and most dogs noticeably enjoy their
treatments.
Some Conditions That May Respond to Chiropractic Care
Scheduling An Appointment
First-time clients will be scheduled for a 1-hour initial
consultation that includes a complete physical, neurological
exam and treatment. Please bring any health records and x-rays
to this appointment. If no recent x-rays are available, some may
be done at this appointment also.
All initial appointments will be rechecked in 1-2 weeks. Follow-
up treatments are scheduled for 30 minutes. Any new
conditions or problems will be scheduled for additional time.
Time between future appointments will be determined by the
animal's response to treatment and the type and severity of the
animal's problem.
Chiropractic care offers a natural, drug-free adjunct to your
dog’s total health care. In conjunction with regular veterinary
care, chiropractic care can decrease pain and add quality to your
dog’s performance, movement and well being. Chiropractic care
addresses problems stemming from imbalances in the following
three systems:
- Skeletal system: Bones and joints form a flexible structure
and are capable of pain-free movement when in normal
health and alignment. - Muscular system: Healthy muscles allow joints to move
freely. Healthy muscles are free of spasm, weakness, pain,
knots or degeneration. - Nervous system: Nerves direct the functions of the body.
When nerves are pinched by a subluxation (misalignment)
reduced performance levels and pain may result. This can
eventually lead to a state of poor health.
Chiropractic care is extremely helpful for animals having
problems involving the joints, muscles and nerves.
Subluxations are treated by gently adjusting the misaligned
areas into alignment. In most cases, this restores the proper
movement, muscle and nerve function. Adjustments are LOW
FORCE and GENTLE and most dogs noticeably enjoy their
treatments.
Some Conditions That May Respond to Chiropractic Care
- Neck, back, leg, tail or hip pain (i.e. arthritis, hip dysplasia,
disc problems) - Difficulty chewing, or TMJ problems
- Holding tail down or off to the side
- Changes in posture, hanging head down or sitting off to
the side. - Rear end weakness, difficulty going up or down stairs
- Sensitive to touch
- Poor performance or movement problems (athletic or
working dogs) - Shortened stride
- Injuries from slips, falls or accidents
- After orthopedic surgery
- Changes in personality such as crabbiness, lethargy, or just
not themselves - General preventive or maintenance care
Scheduling An Appointment
First-time clients will be scheduled for a 1-hour initial
consultation that includes a complete physical, neurological
exam and treatment. Please bring any health records and x-rays
to this appointment. If no recent x-rays are available, some may
be done at this appointment also.
All initial appointments will be rechecked in 1-2 weeks. Follow-
up treatments are scheduled for 30 minutes. Any new
conditions or problems will be scheduled for additional time.
Time between future appointments will be determined by the
animal's response to treatment and the type and severity of the
animal's problem.
