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Osteopathy for horses and dogs is based on four main principles; the body is a unit, structure governs function, the rule of artery is supreme, the body has the ability to combat disease. Animal osteopaths use their hands to massage, manipulate and mobilise the muscles and joints to increase the range of movement, so their body can function properly and heal itself.
It is a holistic, drug-free approach to restoring and maintaining good health.
Osteopaths for animals believe that anatomical structure and physiological function are interdependent.
Pain and ‘dis-ease’ often stem from a dysfunction in the body structure/function, so structural integrity of the body is important to achieve and maintain the good health of your animal.
Animal Osteopaths detect and treat problems within the animal's body (including muscles, ligaments, nerves and joints).
They restore tissue flexibility and correct these problems by massaging muscles, manipulating bones and mobilising joints.
Restoring normal body mechanics and balancing nutritional and environmental factors, facilitates your animal's natural ability to heal itself.
There is evidence based research that Animal Osteopathy has helped horses and dogs with:
Back/head/neck/limb pain,
Lameness, Behavioural problems,
Compensatory Problems,
Constipation, Incontenance, Decreased Performance,
Disc hernia,
Gait abnormalities,
Head Shaking,
Helping with chronic internal disorders,
Arthritis,
Joint pain,
Musculoskeletal Pain & Stiffness,
Muscle imbalance & weakness,
Muscle/Tendon/Ligament/Nerve/Soft tissue Damage, Injuries
Post birth,
Post surgical care,
Rehabilitation,
Sensitivity,
Sports Injuries and Trauma.
