Canine Massage
Put the spring back into your dog's step with Clinical Cainine Massage
Results you can see and your dog can feel
Canine Massage
What is your dog trying to tell you?
Dogs can be good at hiding their pain. As a dog owner it is good for you to be aware of small changes in your dog's physical condition, behaviour or mobility.
5 Principles of pain chart is a simple way to help you identify any behaviour and/or symptoms that your dog is showing that may indicate pain. Knowing this helps you make an informed decision about canine massage and how it can potentially benefit your dog.
Click Here to access the 5 Principles of pain chart.
Have you noticed any of the following in your dog?
Lameness/Limping
Gait or Posture Irregularities
Stiffness
Neck/Back/Shoulder Issues
Self mutilation
Arthritis/Hip Dysplasia
Difficulty going up or down stairs
Reluctant to be petted or groomed
Problems getting in or out of car
Nervous or anxious
Slowing down
Crying or yelping
Hopping or skipping on back legs
What Soft Tissue Issues May Be Cause These?
Strains - a tear to the muscle and the most common muscular injury; can occur at any age
Trigger Points – Hyperirritable bands in the tissue that cause referred and local pain
Myofascial Pain – a chronic pain disorder caused by connective tissue restrictions which surround nerves
Overcompensation – weight shifting from areas of injury or arthritis which create new areas of painful tension
Protective Muscle Splinting – commonly associated with the muscle having to work too hard due to orthopaedic issues eg: Hip/Elbow Dysplasia
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Muscular Pain
Owners can view changes to their dog's mobility, skin condition and behaviour as just something they do or happens when dog's age "my dog is old he is he is now grumpy" but their dog might be suffering in silence and have muscular pain. Muscular pain can occur from activities of daily living to chronic conditions like arthritis
Examples Of Activities Of Daily Living
Jumping on/off sofa
Ball chasing
Pulling on lead
Slipping on wooden, tiled flooring
Body slamming
Jumping in/out car
Not warming up before walk
Sleeping in a curved plastic bed
Incorrect feeding height
Persistent standing on back legs
Jumping Into car
Pulling on lead
Slippy Flooring
How can Clinical Canine Massage Therapy help your dog?
Recent article published In Vet Record advised Clinincal Canine Massage significantly reduces pain severity in dogs, Study conducted by University of Winchester
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Clinical Canine massage helps support orthopaedic conditions like; Arthritis, Hip and Elbow Dysplasia and Spondylosis, it also helps with rehabilitation of muscular and soft tissue injuries
Clinical Canine Massage Can Help With:
· Pinpointing and rehabilitating muscular injury in 1-3 sessions
· Providing pain management for arthritis, hip dysplasia and other orthopaedic issues
· Removing trigger points and spasms
· Normalising muscular function and activity
· Supporting senior dogs and those who seem to be slowing down
· Improving gait and posture
· Providing an aid in pain management for dogs intolerant to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or with renal dysfunction
· Enhancing the performance of sporting and agility dogs
· Improving the dog’s ability to be examined/handled/groomed by addressing myofascial dysfunction
· Reducing anxiety
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Arthritis
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Luxating Patella
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Atrophy
Arthritis
Soft Tissue Injury
Examples Of Typical Results Of Clinical Canine Massage:
· Improved mobility and activity levels
· Resolution or reduction of lameness/limping and stiffness
· Improved character/mood
· Return to normal posture and gait
· A fully rehabilitated muscular injury
· Able to return to activities of daily living e.g. up/down stairs, walks
· A happier dog more willing to be examined, petted or groomed
What would happen in a clinical canine massage?
Therapist would conduct;
· Gait Analysis
· Postural Analysis
· Superficial Palpation
· Full Consultation , Medical History and Activities of Daily Living Assessment
· A discussion with the owner on expectations of the therapy
· 45-50 minute massage therapy session
· Home care plan and other recommendations
Contact me on 07968 882088 to get more information, drop me a message
Or fill in our form to sign-up for more information here
Please note prior to any initial canine massage I would require a signed Vet consent form.
Click HERE to download the form.
