05/22/2024
Why do animals need bodywork & chiropractic care?
Our animals are often stoic- they tend not to complain about small things- so we sometimes don’t notice an issue when it first occurs. They seem fine to us, even though they may have suffered an injury.
One of the reasons why it’s so difficult for us to notice is because our animals are good at compromising. Because our cats and dogs are quadrupeds they may not, for example, limp on an injured leg, because they compromise by relying on the other three.
Although this is helpful for them in the short term by taking the stress off the affected leg; it can cause issues in the long run by throwing off other parts of the body.
By not using their body in the intended way, it causes tension and stress in other parts of their body (neck, back, spine, fascia) that then holds them back and limits their movement over time. Bodywork & chiropractic care can get things rebalanced and allow your fur baby to move more comfortably and prevent further injury!