Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy (VSMT/Chiropractic)

Veterinary spinal manipulative therapy is the treatment of joints in the body, including spine, head, legs, ribs and tail that have restricted mobility, causing tenderness and often pain.  When these areas receive a properly applied correction, which requires extensive knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics and neurology, information is sent to the spinal cord and brain to relieve pain and allow freer movement of muscles and joints.  The brain is also affected positively due to endorphin release as a result of each adjustment, allowing a happier attitude and improvement of neurologic and organ function. As in Chinese medicine, young animals may need only an occasional treatment to keep them healthy and moving comfortably, but older or ill animals may need to be seen more frequently. Canine athletes can stay competition ready with regular care through VSMT.  Improvement of the neurologic system allows muscles to be balanced and strong with no pain to impede their function.