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Why animal chiropractic?

What is animal chiropractic?

Indications for care.

AVCA Certified Doctor and horse

  • Neck, back, leg, and tail pain,

  • Muscle spasms and nerve problems,

  • Injuries from slips, falls, and accidents,

  • Jaw or TMJ problems, difficulty chewing,

  • Event or sports injuries,

  • Post-surgical care,

  • Bowel, bladder, and internal medicine disorders,

  • Maintenance of joint and spinal health,

  • Healing/helping with chronic internal medicine disorders.

More about animal chiropractic

  • How chiropractic works.

  • Why treatment can help with internal organ disorders.

  • Will an adjustment hurt?

  • What to expect after an adjustment.

  • Best treatment response.

Chiropractic care for the geriatric pet.

  • A chiropractic adjustment is defined as short lever, high velocity controlled thrust by hand or instrument that is directed at specific articulations to correct vertebral subluxations.

  • It comprises the adjustment of vertebral joints, extremity joints, and cranial sutures.

  • It includes evaluating the patient’s history, intended use/athleticism, health state and prior x-rays and tests.

  • A chiropractic exam includes a neurological exam, stance and gait analysis and  motion and static palpation.

Rider and horse are chiropractic patients.

  • Lameness,

  • Trouble getting up and down,

  • Athletic competitions,

  • Surgery involving anesthesia,

  • Seizures or neurological problems,

  • Geriatric household pet,

  • Recovery from illness or injury,

  • Behavior or mood change,

  • In horses, head shy, cinchy, reluctance to pick up a lead or go in one direction, pulling one way or hair color or pattern change along the body,

  • Chronic health problems that do not resolve as expected,

  • Signs of navicular disease or laminitis.

 

 

All Species of Animals Benefit

  • Equine, feline and canine patients benefit most frequently.

  • Members of the AVCA treat animals of every species.

  • Zoo animals, exotics, wildlife and reptiles all have been adjusted by members of the AVCA.

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http://www.animalchiropractic.org

     
 

Posted August 10, 2000.  Updated regularly.

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