Animal Chiropractic

I am also a qualified animal Chiropractor.

Here is some information that anyone with an animal should know..........

What is Veterinary Chiropractic care ?


Veterinary Chiropractic is the science, art and philosophy concerned with good health through restoration and maintenance of a properly functioning neurospinal system, without the use of drugs or surgery.


Veterinary Chiropractic care is a manual therapy, which can be used for many health and performance problems. Its focus is the effect on the entire nervous system throughout the body.

Veterinary Chiropractic treatment does not replace traditional veterinary medicine; however, it can provide additional means of diagnosis and treatment options for spinal problems as well as biomechanical related musculoskeletal disorders. Veterinary Chiropractic can often eliminate the source of acute or chronic pain syndromes. “

Every day most animals are exposed to situations which can cause damage to their spine. The following examples could cause VSCs (subluxations) - for mostly all of these pictures showing horses you could imagine the same causes for VSC´s in small animals too:
Trauma:
Caused by falls, trips, slips or being cast in the stable.

Exterieur:
Horses also for example long back are inclined increased to problems.

Transportation:
Long transportation times, accidents, poor shock absorption in the trailer and unsympathetic driving can cause damage.

Birthing difficulties: Difficult births where the foal is forcibly extracted can cause problems in both the mare and the foal.

Lack of movement:
Lack of space in which to move does not give the horse enough opportunity to ease tension by bucking or rolling.

Performance:
Every event strains the spine in a different, specific way.

Rider:
Problems with the rider’s seat (e.g. a crooked seat) can lead to back problems in the horse.

Saddle:
Poorly fitting saddles are one of the most frequent causes of back problems.

Age:
As age increases the effects of previous small and/or large traumas to the spine become more apparent.

Shoes:
Poor hoof care and incorrect shoeing interfere with the horse’s movement resulting in subluxations of the spine.