Canine Osteopathy can be helpful for all dogs with muscle or skeletal problems, from your furry couch potato to the high energy competitor or even your elderly four-legged friend. In many cases, dogs adapt and compensate for an area of their body that may not be working so well and this can lead to overuse/stress of tissues. Osteopathy treats your dog as a “whole”, taking in to consideration the spine, joints, muscle, fascia with the purpose of optimising movement and improving quality of life.
The aim of treatment is to assist your dog to be comfortable in everyday activities and can help with the following;
- Bunny hopping, reduced mobility, lameness
- Difficulty rising from rest, going up and down stairs/hills
- Arthritis
- Recovery from injury
- Muscle/tendon strains, ligament rupture
- Lumbo-sacral disease
- Difficulty turning or problems with agility tasks
- Poor biomechanics
- Orthopaedic post-operative rehabilitation.
- Surgical adhesions
- Changes in temperament and mood
Osteopathic treatment incorporates a variety of techniques such as massage, stretching, fascial release, cranial-sacral therapy and range of motion exercises. These techniques assist in removing tension and restrictions to help improve mobility, function and quality of life for your canine friend.
