Questions about alternative treatment for horse and dog injuries? Who is an expert, and what can I expect?

  • Has your animal had a recent, past or chronic injury, accident or trauma which is apparently causing pain or poor movement?
  • Has your animal had a recent surgery? (Orthopedic & Neurological surgeries in the human field are ALWAYS followed by physical therapy.)
  • Is your animal not functioning or performing to the best of his/her ability? (whether unable to go over a jump or just get up and down the stairs!)
  • Has your animal developed a behavioral problem for no apparent reason?
  • Does your animal have a sore back when you pet or brush it?
  • Has your pet developed weakness anywhere?
  • Does your horse refuse to pick up one of his leads, cross canters, is short strided, or resists bending to one side?
  • Does your horse dislike to be saddled up?

If you can answer yes to any of these questions, then your pet may benefit from body work treatments!

When looking for a body work therapist or ANY animal health care practitioner, make sure you look for:


1. Qualifications
2. A thorough physical examination
3. Scientific rationale for treatment
4. Good communication skills
5. References

Treatment costs are usually related to the techniques, expertise and time required to render relief. At Sound Equine & Canine Care, we keep costs low and are always willing to adjust treatments to extract the greatest benefits in the fewest visits where possible.

The AMTA (American Message Therapy Association) claims that therapeutic massage "can help" with:

-anxiety
-arthritis (both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis)
-chronic and temporary pain
-circulatory problems
-depression
-digestive disorders, including spastic colon, constipation, and diarrhea
-reduced range of motion
-sports injuries, including pulled or strained muscles and sprained ligaments
-stress

Animals respond very well to massage therapy, and some techniques most certainly can bring relief to over-strained muscles.

 

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