Disabled Dogs
If your dog is tripawd, on wheels, living with a mobility issue or neurological deficit then canine massage therapy can really help their quality of life.
Areas of overcompensation altered gait, persistent limping or over stress on an area cause a myriad of muscular issues that often leads to the worsening of a condition. This is because the muscles work harder to protective the non-affected areas that are overcompensating for the mobility issue.
Conditions massage can help with:
Tripawds or amputees
CDRM (chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy)
Immobilisation of a limb due to injury
Neurological disorders or deficits
Chronic orthopaedic conditions
Long term non-invasive care
How massage can help:
Improve balance and co-ordination
Provide pain management, bring comfort and relief naturally
Strengthen muscles by reducing restrictive trigger points
Improve range of motion (ROM)
Relieve areas of referred pain
Address areas of overcompensation
Aid in the recovery or improvement of normal movement
Aid in proprioception and body awareness
Reduce anxiety associated with pain.
Image from the Canine Massage Therapy Centre