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Why does my animal need chiropractic care?
First, every doctor knows the brain and nervous system, whether it is in horses,
dogs or humans, controls and coordinates all body functions from breathing,
to digestion, to muscular movements. Second, pressure exerted on nerves from
misalignment of bones, ligaments and tendons decreases the nerves ability to
carry messages between the brain and the body. This can result in pain, altered
body function and inefficient movement. Chiropractic care serves to restore
normal nerve activity by gently moving bones, ligaments and tendons back into
alignment, so your animal, no matter what kind, can function and live fully
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Can chiropractic care enhance my animal’s
athletic performance?
Of course. This can be accomplished in two ways. First, aligning joints properly
to improve biomechanics can greatly increase muscle efficiency, leading to greater
speed and strength. Second, improving the function of motor nerves to muscle
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How does chiropractic work?
All living things have an innate ability to heal and self regulate. This
innate power is controlled and coordinated by the brain and nervous system. When
communication between the brain and the body is diminished by bone and soft tissue
misalignment putting pressure on nerves, then the function of tissues and organs
is also impaired. The job of the chiropractor is to locate the problem joint
or joints and put them back into alignment to restore normal nerve function. Once
this is accomplished, mind/body communication is re-established for healing and
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How does my animal come to need chiropractic care?
The most obvious causes are physical. Repetitive activities like fetching, tugging
and agility games for dogs and barrel racing, jumping and dressage for horses
are major joint stressors. Quick motions, trips, slips and falls are also causes.
Even just “laying around” can stress body joints. |
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How long does my animal need chiropractic care?
There is no general rule of thumb because it depends on the animal’s age
and condition. Once your animal gets relief from any problems, such as a painful
gait, or abnormal body function, you may chose to continue with some type of
periodic care. “Wellness” care helps support structural changes
and helps resolve new problems before you know they exist. |
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Chiropractic care serves to
restore normal nerve activity by gently moving bones, ligaments
and tendons back into alignment, so your animal, no matter
what kind, can function and live fully and happily. |
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Equine chiropractic
care is a drugless alternative method of health
care. Many have found chiropractic helpful when it comes
to increasing energy, improving sports performance and
even increasing resistance to disease. more...
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| Canine chiropractic
care works with the nervous system to help the
brain better communicate with the body. This is done using
chiropractic adjustments which specifically help to keep
joints properly aligned. Better communication within the
body means better functioning of that body in all activities. more... |
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