Spinal Manipulation & Rehabilitation
  Spinal Manipulation 〉
Laser Therapy 〉
Rehabilitation 〉
Tui-Na Massage 〉
Assisi Loop® 〉
· spinal manipulation ·
Altered mobility of the spine may affect range of motion in the extremities resulting in changes in stride length, posture and weight bearing. Chronic alterations in the biomechanics of the spine may contribute to degenerative joint disease when extremities chronically bear weight in abnormal patterns. Restricted motion in any part of the body forces other joints to compensate. The strain on those areas can lead to problems in the joints, nerves, muscles, tendons and ligaments causing reduced joint motion and joint stiffness, muscle tension, muscle atrophy, reduced circulation, reduced nourishment of joint cartilage, and development of chronic pain pathways. Â
In order to provide the correct treatment, evaluation is done by gently palpating the contours of the muscles to feel for tension, tone, heat and symmetry. The contours of the joints are palpated and range of motion is evaluated in the limbs and spine. Specific areas that have restricted motion are adjusted.
Patients who may benefit from Spinal Manipulation
Cats
Active Dogs
Performance Dogs
Dogs in agility, fly ball, conformation; herding and hunting dogs
Geriatric Pets
PATIENTS WHO UNDERGO ANESTHESIA
When under anesthesia animals have decreased muscle tone and cannot protect their joints. They may also be placed in positions that are not natural for extended periods of time. Dental cleaning can be especially stressful to the neck and jaw as well.
Patients with musculoskeletal or neurologic disorders
Any condition or surgery that causes pain and/or lameness results in posture and gait changes that may lead to restricted joint movement and further compensatory problems.
Patients who visit a groomer
all patients!
Maintaining a properly balanced body throughout life will aid in preventing muscle and joint problems.
· Laser Therapy ·









commonly treated conditions
Arthritis
Tendon and Ligament Injury
Muscle soreness and injury
Nerve injury and pain
Wounds
· Rehabilitation ·
Veterinary rehabilitation therapy is a multimodal approach to addressing disease and dysfunction of the musculoskeletal and neurologic systems in animals. This includes the diagnosis and management of patients with functionally limiting or painful conditions. The goals of treatment include: controlling pain, enhancing healing, decreasing chance of injury, decreasing progression of pathology, improving performance, promoting healthy aging, improving strength and mobility and optimizing quality of life in all patients.Â
Therapeutic plans are individualized for each patient’s unique challenges and begin with a comprehensive evaluation and physical exam. Dr Lynne and Dr Marcus are certified in veterinary massage therapy and rehabilitation (CVMRT) through The Healing Oasis Wellness Center www.healingoasis.edu
Treatment can include:
- Massage therapy
- Therapeutic laser (photobiomodulation)
- Passive range of motion
- Stretching
- Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF)
- Cryotherapy
- Thermotherapy
- Mobility aids
- Spinal manipulative therapy
- Acupuncture
- Chinese herbal therapy
- Supplements and nutrition



· TUI-NA MASSAGE ·
Tui-na is a manual therapy that is one of the four branches of TCVM along with acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and food therapy. This technique is applied to acupuncture points and meridians and is used for prevention and treatment of disease as well as promoting balance in the body. Effects include regulating the Channels, soothing joints and sinews, promoting circulation of Qi and Blood, strengthening the immune system, and promoting normal function of the Zang-Fu organs. Tui-na can be used in conjunction with and to enhance acupuncture and herbal treatments. It can be an option for treatment when animals will not allow insertion of acupuncture needles. It is safe and effective with no known side effects and is frequently taught to caretakers to be used on a daily basis at home. Mo-fa (touching skin and muscle), Rou-fa (rotary kneading), Ca-fa (rubbing), Tui-fa (pushing), An-fa (pressing), Nie-fa (pinching), Dou-fa (shaking), Ba-sheng-fa (stretching) and Cuo-fa (kneading) are techniques that caretakers can learn. Applying these massage techniques daily at home will accelerate the healing process and improve animals’ comfort and quality of life.



· Assisi Loop®·


