Chiropractic Care
Animal Chiropractic
Pawsitive Adjustments: Unleashing the Benefits of Animal Chiropractic Care.
Your cat or dog checked by an animal chiropractor can offer numerous benefits, from pain relief and improved mobility to better overall health and well-being. It’s a proactive non pharmaceutical approach in ensuring that your furry friend enjoys a happy, healthy, and active life.
For dogs and cats, this form of therapy can offer several benefits:
- Pain Management
- Relief from Chronic Pain: Conditions like arthritis, hip dysplasia, and chronic back pain can cause significant discomfort. Chiropractic adjustments can help manage and reduce this pain, improving your pet’s quality of life.
- Post-Injury Recovery: Injuries from accidents or strenuous activities can lead to long-term pain. Chiropractic care can assist in reducing pain and speeding up recovery.
- Improved Mobility and Flexibility
- Enhanced Movement: Regular adjustments can help maintain or restore mobility, particularly in older pets or those with joint issues. This can lead to a more active and enjoyable life.
- Injury Prevention: By ensuring that the musculoskeletal system is in proper alignment, chiropractic care can help prevent injuries, especially in active pets or those with predispositions to certain conditions.
- Optimal Physical Performance
- For Active Pets: Working dogs, agility competitors, and other active pets can benefit from chiropractic care to maintain peak physical condition, enhancing performance and endurance.
- Improved Functionality: Proper alignment can enhance overall bodily functions, contributing to better coordination and physical performance.
- Support During Rehabilitation
- Post-Surgical Benefits: Chiropractic care can be an integral part of post-surgical rehabilitation, helping to improve range of motion, reduce scar tissue formation, and support overall healing.
- Holistic Recovery: Combining chiropractic care with other treatments can provide a comprehensive approach to recovery, addressing multiple aspects of your pet’s health.
- Better Quality of Life
- General Well-Being: Regular chiropractic check-ups can contribute to better overall health by ensuring that the nervous system functions optimally, which affects various bodily functions like digestion, circulation, and immune response.
- Behavioral Improvements: Physical discomfort can lead to behavioral issues such as irritability or aggression. Addressing these discomforts through chiropractic care can improve your pet’s mood and behavior.
- Management of Specific Conditions
- Neurological Health: Conditions such as intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) and nerve impingements can benefit from chiropractic interventions, potentially reducing symptoms and improving neurological health.
- Chronic Conditions: Pets with chronic conditions that affect their musculoskeletal system can experience significant relief and improved function with regular chiropractic care.
- Preventative Care
- Regular Check-Ups: Just like humans, pets can benefit from regular chiropractic check-ups to maintain health and prevent potential issues from developing.
- Early Detection: Regular visits to a chiropractor can help detect and address issues before they become serious, ensuring your pet stays healthy and active.
- Safe and Non-Invasive Treatment
- Natural Approach: Chiropractic care offers a natural and non-invasive approach to health, reducing the need for medications and surgeries in some cases.
- Complementary Care: It works well alongside conventional veterinary treatments, providing a well-rounded approach to your pet’s health.
Animal chiropractic care is a valuable part of a holistic approach to maintaining and improving the health and well-being of dogs and cats.
Dr. Larisa Shevchuk is a Certified Human & Animal Chiropractor practising since 2012 and started her career as Registered Nurse blending Western and Eastern Medicine approaches. Most of her furry clients are dogs and cats. The most exotic animal that she has adjusted was baby crocodile that was captured to pose for photos in Belize. Anyone who has a spine can benefit from Chiropractic Care.
Friday evenings 7-9pm are open to have your furry friends checked. Curious and not sure? Book complimentary 10 min phone consultation with Dr. Larisa.
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Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is a comprehensive intervention involving a range of techniques to manipulate the soft tissues and joints of the body. The purpose of massage therapy is to prevent, develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function or relieve pain (Massage Therapy Act, 1991). It is a clinically-oriented health option that achieves undeniable results in the relief of an array of discomforts stemming from stress, muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes. The therapeutic process is a partnership between client and therapist, working together towards common and realistic goals.
- A Massage Therapist is a regulated health professional.
- Only members of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario are permitted to use the title Massage Therapist or Registered Massage Therapist and use the letters MT or RMT with their names.
- Massage therapists have completed a 2-3 years diploma program from a recognized massage therapy school.
- Massage therapists participate in a Quality Assurance Program that assists them in the maintenance of high professional standards and quality care of their clients.
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