Canine Chiropractic Care
Much like chiropractic care for humans, your pets can benefit from routine chiropractic care to keep them healthy and performing at their highest level.
Chiropractic care is a drug-free approach to pet health care. It focuses on the preservation and health of neuro-musculoskeletal system. Chiropractic care restores proper function to the spine and joints of the body, by applying a specific adjustment to the joints that are not moving properly. A chiropractic adjustment is defined as a short lever, high velocity controlled thrust by hand that is directed at specific articulations to correct vertebral subluxations. A vertebral subluxation is defined as a spinal misalignment or joint dysfunction resulting in neurological or biomechanical dysfunction.
Chiropractic care can be appropriate for the treatment of:
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Maintenance of joint and spinal health
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Neck, back, limb, and tail pain
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Muscle spasms
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Disc degeneration or injury
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Age related degeneration, arthritis
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Injuries from slips, falls and accidents
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Event or sports injuries
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Post-surgical care
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Bowel and bladder dysfunction
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Jaw or TMJ problems, difficulty chewing
Indications for Care:
◦Lameness
◦Difficulty getting up and down
◦Surgery involving anesthesia
◦Seizures or neurological problems
◦Recovery from illness or injury
◦Geriatric household pet
◦Chronic health problems that do not resolve as expected
◦Animals competing in sports/events
◦Decrease in level of activity or performance
◦Abnormal stance
◦Changes in behavior or mood