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Animal Chiropractic
Chiropractic
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy involves the assessment and hands-on treatment of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues of the body by a professional Registered Massage Therapist. Registered Massage Therapists are regulated health care providers who have completed 2-3 years of study at an accredited massage therapy school, successfully completed provincial licensing examinations and are active members of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. Benefits of massage therapy include: pain relief, reduced muscular tension, stress reduction, improved joint mobility and flexibility, more restorative sleep, enhanced circulation, and lymphatic drainage.
Canine Massage Therapy
Similar to people, our dogs can experience muscular pain, stiffness and mobility issues related to muscular tension and poor flexibility. Certified Canine Massage Therapists use their hands to help improve muscle and joint function by relieving tension, reducing muscular spasm and promoting healthy pain free range of motion. Whether your dog is an agility athlete or a senior dog struggling to get around the house, massage therapy can be a fabulous complimentary therapy to optimize their quality of life.
Some indications your dog may benefit from massage therapy include: lameness/limping, difficulty using the stairs, weakness/shaking of a limb, anxious behaviour, sensitivity to being touched, changes in behaviour, performance issues, stiffness upon rising, and performance issues in working dogs.
Acupuncture
Neurofunctional Acupuncture is a modern approach to the traditional Chinese method of acupuncture. In this model, acupuncture needles are inserted at specific points along a nerve path and/or into tight/tender musculature and are then stimulated with the use of gentle electricity at low frequency. This stimulates the nervous system in a way that relieves pain, elevates mood and improves blood flow to help heal peripheral tissues. Traditional acupuncture without the use of stimulation/electricity is also available.
*Available only for existing patients* If you are a new patient, please book an initial examination.
Custom Orthotics
Orthotics are custom made inserts that are worn in footwear to correct abnormal foot alignment and inefficient biomechanics to help improve shock absorption and postural alignment of the lower limb. Orthotics can help reduce pain felt in the feet, ankles, knees, hips and lower back and can be an integral part of patient care for the management of foot pathologies and the associated musculoskeletal symptoms that can accompany abnormal foot function/biomechanics.
*Please note that direct billing is not available for orthotics. If you have insurance coverage for custom orthotics, our chiropractors will provide the appropriate documentation necessary for you to be reimbursed by your insurance company.*
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a safe and innovative treatment option for chronic tendon, ligament and muscle pain. Shockwave therapy sends controlled acoustic and mechanical pressure waves deep into the tissue which helps to promote collagen synthesis and the healing of chronic soft tissue damage by forcing the body to send fresh blood flow to the injury. Tendons and ligaments have a limited blood supply, which is why when they become damaged they typically take significantly longer to heal compared to more vascular tissues. Fresh blood flow and enhanced circulation to chronic damage in a tendon/ligament promotes healing and tissue regeneration.
Conditions that may benefit from shockwave include: plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, achilles tendinitis, patellar tendinitis, shin splints, IT Band Syndrome, hamstring tendinitis, trochanteric bursitis (hip pain), chronic lumbar myofascial pain, rotator cuff problems, tennis elbow, Golfers' Elbow, trigger finger, chronic trigger points. *Available for existing patients only* If you are a new patient please book an initial examination.
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