The Benefits of Canine

Remedial Massage

There are many benefits to be had by the canine patient who receives massage as therapy.

These include

Increased relaxation through activation of the sympathetic nervous system- this can reduce anxiety
Improved circulation- assisting in removal of waste products and assisting healing
Reducing muscle tension that causes pain
Addressing compensatory muscle tightness and soreness through altered postures following injury or surgery
Improved muscle length leading to improved joint range of motion
Accelerated recovery following exercise
Scar re-education following injury or surgery
Maintaining and prolonging mobility in senior pets through ease of motion and reduction in pain
Helping the owner connect with their dog

Arthritis- improves ease of joint movement and reduces secondary muscle compensatory soreness
Elbow dysplasia- reduces tension and soreness in muscles in close proximity
Hip dysplasia- reduces tension and soreness in muscles in close proximity
Neck and back pain- reduces muscle spasm and pain
Spondylosis- improve spinal mobility through reduction in muscle tension
Limb amputation- ese compensatory muscle soreness
Senior pets with generalised stiffness and soreness

IVDD- surgical or conservative management- management of compensatory muscle tension in non–affected limbs, and maintain circulation in affected limbs
Wobblers- management of compensatory muscle tension and soreness in the cervical spine
Degenerative neurological conditions- management of compensatory muscle tension and soreness, and increasing circulation to affected limbs