CANINE MASSAGE

Canine Massage Therapy can be beneficial to any dog, no matter what their breed, age, condition, discipline or activity level. Treatment can be used to help dogs if they are elderly or arthritic, have mobility issues, have recently undergone a surgical procedure, are recovering from illness, are a working or competition work or suffer from anxiety, stress or other behavioural issues. ​

 

Massage has been shown to;

• Improve range of motion, mobility and flexibility – restoring natural movement

• Resolve or reduce lameness, limping, or soreness from compensatory movement

• Alleviate age-related pain or discomfort

• Provide natural pain relief for your dog – assisting in pain management

• Improve performance in sporting and working dogs

• Rehabilitate muscular injury, reduces and remodels scar tissue

• Increase blood circulation – promoting increased oxygenation and nutrient delivery to cells

• Assist the lymphatic system by removing toxins from the body – aiding healing and recovery

• Support orthopaedic conditions such as arthritis, hip dysplasia, luxating patella and spondylosis

• Support structures pre and post-surgical procedures such as cruciate ligament surgery

• Relieve restrictions, spasm and trigger points in muscle and connective tissue

• Reduce anxiety by decreasing stress levels and inducing a relaxation response

• Improves quality of life, giving you a happier and healthier dog