Nancy J. Firey, DVM, CVA
Vermont Veterinary Alternatives, PLLC
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Vermont Veterinary Alternatives, PLLC
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Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic medicine is a manual therapy, developed in the 19th century to treat musculoskeletal and neurological issues. A trained chiropractor looks for abnormal movement of the spine as well as other joints, noting the resultant effects on the rest of the body. If a decrease in normal range of motion is found, a chiropractic adjustment is made: a gentle, specific, controlled thrust given precisely at the area affected.
Spinal manipulations are extremely helpful in improving the performance of canine athletes. Working dogs have additional strain on their bodies, and chiropractic care can improve their biomechanics and decrease injuries. Spinal adjustments can also assist in the treatment of painful and chronic conditions. While chiropractic should never replace traditional veterinary medicine and diagnostics, in cases of subtle lameness and pain that eludes definition it is frequently very gratifying. It can help in the management of non-orthopedic problems, such as incontinence and lick granulomas.
Most animals improve after one to four chiropractic treatments, with more acute problems resolving more rapidly than chronic ones. In general, most geriatric patients require additional therapies for best effect: acupuncture, herbs, supplements, physical therapy, and drugs may be combined with chiropractic for maximum patient comfort. The majority of patients are seen every 3 to 4 weeks initially, with the intervals lengthened to once every 3 to 4 months if possible. Most chiropractic appointments last 30 to 60 minutes.
Spinal manipulations are extremely helpful in improving the performance of canine athletes. Working dogs have additional strain on their bodies, and chiropractic care can improve their biomechanics and decrease injuries. Spinal adjustments can also assist in the treatment of painful and chronic conditions. While chiropractic should never replace traditional veterinary medicine and diagnostics, in cases of subtle lameness and pain that eludes definition it is frequently very gratifying. It can help in the management of non-orthopedic problems, such as incontinence and lick granulomas.
Most animals improve after one to four chiropractic treatments, with more acute problems resolving more rapidly than chronic ones. In general, most geriatric patients require additional therapies for best effect: acupuncture, herbs, supplements, physical therapy, and drugs may be combined with chiropractic for maximum patient comfort. The majority of patients are seen every 3 to 4 weeks initially, with the intervals lengthened to once every 3 to 4 months if possible. Most chiropractic appointments last 30 to 60 minutes.
"Health is the state about which medicine has nothing to say." - W.H. Auden
