Walden Woods Veterinary Care Acupuncture and Chiropractic
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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.
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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. 
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