Benefits of Canine Massage

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 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.

Orthopedic

· 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.

  Neurological

· 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.