Chiropractic

Chiropractic Manipulation for Animals with back problems, back pain, and neck problems in Sacramento, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville, Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Orangevale, and Granite Bay.

 

Back pain, back problems and neck problems are widespread, whether in horses, dogs, cats or other species, although this is not always recognised to be the case. The result is usually a clear and sometimes massive improvement in well-being.

All patients are examined with a view to chiropractic health and are offered chiropractic manipulation if needed, as part of the holistic approach. If deemed necessary, manipulation is integrated with acupuncture or LASER therapy.

The usual veterinary training unfortunately tends to overlook this large and needful area of veterinary practice. This is very sad, in view of how widespread the problems are and how distressing and disabling back pain can be. It can be a serious welfare issue. As a holistic vet, Dr. Jyl cannot neglect this vital area. Animals that have been successfully manipulated demonstrate their relief and pleasure almost immediately, even in cases where the back pain prior to manipulation had not been at all apparent to casual observation. This is a great source of motivation and job satisfaction and his work as a chiropractic vet is perhaps one of the most rewarding aspects of his veterinary treatments.

We have a particular interest in back problems and back treatment in animals, frequently being called upon to treat horse back problems, pony back problems, dog back problems, cat back problems etc… Manipulation, Acupuncture, LASER therapy etc. are employed to seek resolution of such problems, with holistic appraisal of shoeing and saddling in addition, in the case of horses and ponies. These methodologies appear to offer a realistic alternative to the more usual approach of conventional medicine, in which the help of drugs such as NSAIDs or steroid (cortisone) injections may be sought.

 

How do I know when my dog needs an adjustment?

• Yelping in pain after a sudden movement when no other symptoms are present
• Weak front legs with no site of pain
• Dryness of the eyes for an extended period of time
• Looking, yelping or biting when being picked up around the chest area
• Hunched back
• Muscle spasms along the back
• Hip pain in the hind legs with no sign of canine arthritis
• Trouble standing or laying down
• Inability to jump

Improper or reduced movement within a joint can cause a variety of symptoms from very mild to very severe. The most common of which is PAIN. Dogs in pain will compensate in gait or posture and often refuse to perform certain tasks. The following is a list of symptoms that may indicate pain:

“Puppy” or “Sloppy” sitting with rear legs off to one side.

Difficulty walking, lying down or getting up

Limping or dragging a limb

Discomfort when putting on or taking off collars and harnesses.

Abnormal posture when standing.

Sensitivity to touch; your animal flinches suddenly, or acts aggressively when you are touching certain parts of their body

May move away from being petted ie dipping head or hollowing back.

Wringing or tucking tail.

Change in behavior patterns; fear biting, mood changes.

Resistance or refusal to perform tasks that are normally easy to perform

Facial expression of apprehension or pain.

Decrease in overall energy level

Showing signs of high stress

Lack of motion within joints can also cause change in muscle coordination and flexibility which may lead to:

Lack of coordination in gaits.

Pacing.

“Lameness” that seems to move from limb to limb.

Muscle stiffness and/or spasms

Stiffness in side movement of the body or neck.

Muscle atrophy or shrinking.

Shortened stride in one or two limbs.

Decreased extension in the front or rear.

Side winding or crabbing.

Stumbling on dog walk.

Partial weakness or paralysis and/or other neurological signs and symptoms such as seizures

Other reasons for chiropractic care for my dog:

Maintenance of joint and spinal health

6 months or longer without a chiropractic evaluation

Entered the geriatric or senior phase of life

Injuries (acute or chronic) from slips, falls, and accidents,

Jaw or TMJ problems, difficulty chewing

Post-surgical care

Experienced any reoccurring conditions such as: vomiting, respiratory or urinary infections, diarrhea or constipation

The following article provides great insight into a pet owner’s first chiropractic experience.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7677336/how_effective_are_animal_chiropractic.html

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Animals recover for the most part much quicker then people. There is no chattering mind that gets in the way of healing. Animals either get better or they don’t. They do not understand the possibility of placebo.

With Chiropractic, Animals can recover from many types of conditions at an incredible speed. Chiropractic adjustment clears the central nervous system of tensions that build up energetically and physically and the rest is up to the body. Chiropractic does not really address conditions, but the cause of the condition.

The second reason this is interesting is that this same speed of recovery must reside inside humans as well…we just do not seem to access it as well as animals do. It is obvious to most owners as well as us in the office that the animals love getting adjusted. Most dogs know where they are when they pull up to the office. Their owners.