Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a method of sending a message to the brain and spinal cord to prompt the nervous system to “fix something” by means of strategic placement of fine needles through the skin and into underlying tissue. There are two types of acupuncture point: anatomical points, which have names, and trigger points, which are spastic areas within muscles. The acupuncturist chooses a combination of anatomical points and trigger points to send a message to the nervous system based on the desired effect.
Points may be selected to:
Relieve muscular and skeletal pain
Relieve neuromuscular symptoms
Decrease seizure activity
Alleviate gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea
Modulate immune function to treat immune mediated diseases
…among other things.
Your pet’s acupuncturist needs to be trained in animal anatomy and physiology. Taking your pet to an acupuncturist trained only to work on humans is generally ill-advised due to species-specific differences in tissue thickness and point location.
At Integrative Veterinary Care, we provide acupuncture, aquapuncture, and acupressure treatment services on a daily basis.
Chiropractic manipulation allows the relief of pain and optimization of neurologic and musculoskeletal activity by freeing the motion of joints. Most people think of chiropractors as just manipulating the spine, which is how most humans are treated because we tend to abuse our spines more than any other part of our bodies. Chiropractic care in dogs, cats, and other species is not complete without checking toes, wrists, elbows, etc. all of which can become “jammed” in the course of running, jumping, and wrestling play. Chiropractic adjustments can resolve lameness and help slow the development of arthritis.
Your pet’s chiropractor needs to be trained in animal anatomy and physiology. Taking your pet to a chiropractor trained to work solely on humans without hands-on animal training can be dangerous due to species-specific differences in joint structure and function.
Chiropractic Care
