Canine treatments

How could McTimoney chiropractic benefit your dog?

There are a multitude of health and performance issues which can be addressed with the use of chiropractic treatment. The aim of chiropractics is to remove areas of restriction and ensure the nervous system is able to function without being impeded by the musculoskeletal system. An area of restriction describes a joint which has a restricted motion and is unable to move through its full natural range of motion. These areas of restriction can interfere with the underlying nervous system and cause interferences in the signals being sent between the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Removing these restrictions allows the dog to function and perform at their best.

Signs of restriction

There are many signs of restriction that your horse may present with. The most common complaints are…

  • Pain
  • Behavioural changes
  • Stiffness on rising
  • Unwilling to jump into the car
  • Unwilling to jump onto sofa/bed
  • Difficulty climbing or descending stairs
  • Discomfort when being stroked
  • Unwilling to play with other dogs

Causes of restriction

  • Injury
  • Falling down the stairs
  • Playing rough with other dogs
  • Acute/ chronic conditions 
  • Agility - repetitive actions
  • Flyball-related injury

Canine chiropractic can help with…

Chiropractic treatment is beneficial for most dogs. Here are some of the benefits 

  • Enhancing performance
  • Managing chronic conditions, such as osteoarthritis
  • Treating acute pain 
  • Increasing mobility in older dogs
  • Behavioural changes
  • Muscle asymmetry 
  • Compensatory factors
  • Maintain healthy joints
  • General 'MOT' check ups

Important information 

All animal chiropractors must work under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and the Exemptions Order 2015. To abide by this, the owner must consult their veterinary surgeon and gain consent before your horse can receive chiropractic care. If your horse is receiving chiropractic care as a general 'MOT'/ maintenance then veterinary consent is not needed.

 

A copy of my consent form can be found below