Treatments
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What to expect during a Veterinary Chiropractic treatment with Shaw Vet Chiropractic
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Comprehensive animal history assessment
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Static & dynamic assessment
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Palpation & ROM (range of motion) assessment
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Treatment
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Feedback & aftercare
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Treatment techniques include:
-McTimoney Animal Chiropractic adjustments
-Soft tissue techniques
-Manipulation & mobilisations
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​Chiropractic manipulation is a form of manual therapy used for maintenance and to treat pain and dysfunction. This non-invasive technique is fast and gentle, providing a low amplitude but quick adjustment which is readily accepted by animals.
Treatment aims
Chiropractic treatment aims to restore neuromuscular function, that has become impaired through muscle spasms, skeletal misalignments or compensatory patterns.
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Alleviate pain and discomfort
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Promotes joint ROM, mobility & flexibility
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Restore optimal function for the individual animal
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Addresses compensatory issues and patterns
Symptoms requiring Chiropractic treatment
All animals can benefit from chiropractic care and soft tissue therapy, whether they are high performance athletes, young horses starting their ridden careers or golden oldies. Treatments can be effective in aiding recovery from injury and general maintenance sessions can help to ensure their musculoskeletal system remains in optimal condition, preventing issues before they arise and supporting long-term health and mobility.
Regular sessions can improve flexibility, reduce pain, and enhance overall performance, allowing animals to move more freely and comfortably. For older animals, chiropractic care maintain their quality of life, while for younger ones, it can address any imbalances as their bodies grow and develop. In high-performance animals, it can aid in recovery from intense activity and reduce the risk of injury, keeping them at their peak for longer.
Equine
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Unexplained deterioration in performance
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Uneven muscle tone and development
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Asymmetry
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Saddle slipping
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Postural changes or reduced ROM
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Difficulty to maintain rhythm and balance in ridden work
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Difficulty to establish correct canter leads
Canine
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Reluctance to exercise
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Difficulty climbing stairs or jumping in or out of cars
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Behavioural or postural changes, reduced ROM
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Stiffness or pain after exercise
Stiffness after lying down
Causes of musculoskeletal dysfunction
Acute
Sudden changes due to causes such as an accident, falling in the field or out walking including slipping over
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Chronic
Issues can develop gradually over a period of time, causes can be related to ill-fitting equipment such as tack, previous injuries or accidents as well as underlying pathologies
CATCHMENT AREA
Regular area days include South East and West of the UK. Please get in contact to find out more.
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South East area days include:​
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Hampshire
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Surrey
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Wiltshire
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South West area days include: ​
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Somerset
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East Devon
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South Devon
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Dorset
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VETERINARY ACT 1966 &Â Â 2015 EXEMPTIONS
Under the Veterinary Act 1966 all animals
must be registered under a veterinary surgeon for a musculoskeletal professional to provide maintenance care for a healthy animal. Veterinary approval will be gained
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