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It is usually the high performance animals who suffer most
as they are required to give their optimum physical effort,
which will inevitably put great stress on the musculoskeletal
system.
Like humans, animals too can suffer from musculoskeletal neck,
back and pelvic problems, and at competitions, many equine
and canine athletes are often working below their potential
due to pain, stiffness and reduced flexibility. It is not
just our high performance animals who suffer either, even
old, retired pets need to be kept sound and in good health.
Problems may initially go unnoticed as the body is able to
cope and adapt to several minor changes. However, when problems
are left to accumulate and become chronic, compensatory measures
are put in place which can often lead to imbalances in joint
loading resulting in further problems. It is often at this
point that help is sought.
Recent years have also seen a greater move towards animal
complementary therapies. Complementary therapies are designed
to provide the best possible environment for natural healing
to take place. Manipulation and massage are not new and evidence
of their existence dates back many, many years.
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Front
2 Back is an holistic approach to animal care, taking
into account the functioning of the whole body. The
treatment process aims to realign the musculoskeletal
system, beginning at the front of the horse, working
through the back and into the hindquarters to create
balance and equilibrium in order to allow the correct
functioning of the body to encourage natural healing,
health and performance.
Such
techniques are not a substitute for proper veterinary
care, but can be used to complement an overall health
care programme for our animals. It is vital that veterinary
approval is sought prior to treatment.
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*The
McTimoney technique is used to treat humans and animals alike.
Only those practitioners qualified to treat humans may register
with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and legally call
themselves a Chiropractor. Practitioners using McTimoney techniques
on animals only are not able to register with the GCC and
therefore are not allowed to call themselves Chiropractors.
As a practitioner using the McTimoney technique on animals
only, I am not registered with the GCC and therefore am not
a Chiropractor.
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