Canine Athletes
Animal athletes range from the professionally handled agility dog to the weekend warrior’s hiking companion, from the Frisbee dog to the Fly-ball dog, from dock-diver to running partner, the list goes on.
Many athletic dogs develop neck and back pain as a result of restricted movement within the cervical and thoracic spine.
In agility, for instance, A-frames and jumps add stress to the front end of a dog which already carries 60% of the dog’s weight. This makes the neck, shoulders and “upper” back are particularly vulnerable to injury. In addition, if there is a restricted (or subluxated) joint which is impinging on a nerve, then the dog’s performance may drop and lameness, downed poles, or slower times may result.
Animal athletes are ideal candidates for chiropractic treatment. With routine assessment and maintenance of these pets’ musculoskeletal systems, injuries can be avoided and performance optimized.
Many athletic dogs develop neck and back pain as a result of restricted movement within the cervical and thoracic spine.
In agility, for instance, A-frames and jumps add stress to the front end of a dog which already carries 60% of the dog’s weight. This makes the neck, shoulders and “upper” back are particularly vulnerable to injury. In addition, if there is a restricted (or subluxated) joint which is impinging on a nerve, then the dog’s performance may drop and lameness, downed poles, or slower times may result.
Animal athletes are ideal candidates for chiropractic treatment. With routine assessment and maintenance of these pets’ musculoskeletal systems, injuries can be avoided and performance optimized.
