Many of the problems that veterinarians treat are vague and hard to define because our pets are unable to explain what is going on. An emerging field in veterinary medicine is a version of chiropractic manipulation for animals known as veterinary orthopedic manipulation (VOM).
Unlike the typical human chiropractic adjustment, which requires awkward positions and quick forceful movements, VOM uses non-invasive, even enjoyable treatments for your pets.
The basic principle in all forms of chiropractic medicine is to 're-program' the body to establish normalcy. when traumatized, bodies respond with muscle tension which in turn causes nerves to become 'pinched'. Once this happens, blood and lymphatic flow to that muscle are compromised and it is difficult for the body to heal itself. This treatment 're-programs' the nerves to allow the muscles to relax and re-establish normal blood and lymphatic flow so that natural healing is stimulated.
A side benefit of this kind of treatment is that it does not require drugs or medications to accomplish the task. In some instances, however, drugs make a great auxillary to treatment and may actually speed recovery.
VOM may, in some situations, actually pinpoint problems long before clinical signs become obvious. It has been found to be approximately 60% more accurate at finding muscle tension over standard palpation and can find certain kinds of problems up to 10 months before radiographic changes are apparent.
VOM, while typically thought of for muscle pain and pinched nerves, actually claims a significant success rate in many different conditions such as seizures, urinary incontinence, neurological disorders, lick granulomas, allergies, and hip dysplasia. As with any form of medical practice, no one will claim a 100% success rate, but for many conditions, the successes are greater than that of conventional medicines.
Pets appear stoic when it comes to pain because of their strong survival instincts. The most common reasons for seeking veterinary treatment for our animals include changes in behavior; eating, drinking, urination, defecation, activity, or sleep habits. We have treated many dogs with non-specific problems and have found situations confirmed radiographically, showed a marked improvement in how the dog behaved after treatment.
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IT WORKS!!!!!
I rescue adult emotionally and physically handicapped pets. These memory patterns may create physical imbalances though neuromuscular tension patterns and postural guarding. This can manifest as lameness, digestive problems, incontinence, depression, agitation, sleep disorders and other stress related
dis-ease patterns. Other observational signs appear to be confusion, lack of attention and nervousness
also showing up in postural guarding...thus continuing the cycle of physical discomfort.
VOM and proper veterinarian medical care can break this cycle.
Along with IPTouch C.A.R.E.
Amy (Owner of IPTouch)
