Chiropractic is focused on maintaining the health and functionality of the nervous system so that it can maintain the health and functionality of the rest of the body.
Structural Shifts
One of the most common questions we are asked is “how?” How does my animal get these shifts in their spine? The answer is simple: life. Spend a few hours with a puppy, a kitten, or a young horse, and you will see they are incredibly active and fearless. Whether it’s jumping over objects, up on couches, tumbling off of a bed, or running through a field, these animals push their bodies to the limit and can often end up hurting themselves in the process. Being youthful, however, allows them to continuously push themselves to the limits and test their boundaries. As they grow into adulthood, these animals tend to mellow out and calm down. Damage they may have done during their youth, however, is often ignored and left unaddressed if the animal is not exhibiting any kind of symptom. The shifts they impose upon themselves, as babies tend to fester and worsen as the animal ages, usually showing up years down the road in the form of degenerative changes.
When the doctor finds a chiropractic subluxation (spinal shift) in your pet, they will correct it with a small, gentle thrust that is very specific to that particular joint and the angles of the joint surfaces.
Benefits of regular chiropractic visits
Secondary conditions in relation to spinal shifts include, but are not limited to:
Pets suffering from conditions such as hip dysplasia, lameness, arthritis, ACL injuries and chronic health problems have benefited from chiropractic adjustments. Sometimes, the symptoms are moderate, and in other cases, they seem normal. For that reason, chiropractic care is not intended to replace traditional veterinary care, but to be used concurrently and in conjunction with veterinary care. We work with veterinarians who refer their clients to us.
Our goal is to direct the animal spine to what’s considered to be normal. Through the location and correction of these structural shifts, we are able to relieve pressure on the discs and the nerves, which in turn relieves pain, improves mobility, and corrects nervous system function. A healthy nervous system leads to an improved quality of life and a happier, higher functioning animal.
Dr. Kayla Feltz has worked with horses and other animals from a very young age. She showed horses for The Ohio State University and was the 2008 National Champion; as well as the 2007 and 2010 Reserve National Champion. She has completed several hundred hours of post graduate education specific to animal chiropractic. She is certified in Animal Chiropractic through the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA) after receiving her training at Options for Animals College of Chiropractic.
Structural Shifts
One of the most common questions we are asked is “how?” How does my animal get these shifts in their spine? The answer is simple: life. Spend a few hours with a puppy, a kitten, or a young horse, and you will see they are incredibly active and fearless. Whether it’s jumping over objects, up on couches, tumbling off of a bed, or running through a field, these animals push their bodies to the limit and can often end up hurting themselves in the process. Being youthful, however, allows them to continuously push themselves to the limits and test their boundaries. As they grow into adulthood, these animals tend to mellow out and calm down. Damage they may have done during their youth, however, is often ignored and left unaddressed if the animal is not exhibiting any kind of symptom. The shifts they impose upon themselves, as babies tend to fester and worsen as the animal ages, usually showing up years down the road in the form of degenerative changes.
When the doctor finds a chiropractic subluxation (spinal shift) in your pet, they will correct it with a small, gentle thrust that is very specific to that particular joint and the angles of the joint surfaces.
Benefits of regular chiropractic visits
- Pain relief
- Recover from injury
- Improve function and performance
- Increases flexibility in the animal’s muscles/spine
- Prevent injury and degeneration
- Increase bladder tone and functionality
- Improve overall health and quality of life
Secondary conditions in relation to spinal shifts include, but are not limited to:
- Lameness
- Limping
- Stiffness
- Pain/Spasm
- Arthritis
- Allergies
- Incontinence
- Hunchback
- Inability to jump or climb stairs
- Disc disease
- Gait/Postural distortions
- Organ dysfunction
Pets suffering from conditions such as hip dysplasia, lameness, arthritis, ACL injuries and chronic health problems have benefited from chiropractic adjustments. Sometimes, the symptoms are moderate, and in other cases, they seem normal. For that reason, chiropractic care is not intended to replace traditional veterinary care, but to be used concurrently and in conjunction with veterinary care. We work with veterinarians who refer their clients to us.
Our goal is to direct the animal spine to what’s considered to be normal. Through the location and correction of these structural shifts, we are able to relieve pressure on the discs and the nerves, which in turn relieves pain, improves mobility, and corrects nervous system function. A healthy nervous system leads to an improved quality of life and a happier, higher functioning animal.
Dr. Kayla Feltz has worked with horses and other animals from a very young age. She showed horses for The Ohio State University and was the 2008 National Champion; as well as the 2007 and 2010 Reserve National Champion. She has completed several hundred hours of post graduate education specific to animal chiropractic. She is certified in Animal Chiropractic through the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA) after receiving her training at Options for Animals College of Chiropractic.