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.

Want to learn more about a doctors' education and certification process?

Visit the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association web site.

http://www.animalchiropractic.org