Hallamshire Animal Osteopathy
". . . improving health for your horse, your dog and yourself."
Osteopathy for Animals
Osteopathy on people has been around for over a century and is now well established in the UK with around 4,500 registered practitioners. It is regulated by statute (Osteopaths' Act 1993) and is stringently overseen by the General Osteopathic Council, with which all Osteopaths must be registered by law.
Osteopathy is a complete manual healthcare system which is based on a series of principles about how the body works. These principles apply equally to animals and humans. A body, whether human, equine or canine, works as a unit so an apparent problem in a horse's or dog's back may be secondary to a dysfunction elsewhere, possibly in the leg or hip. Until the root cause has been treated, then the back problem will simply revert, developing into a chronic problem which may affect performance and behaviour as well as becoming difficult and costly to treat once it becomes established.
Osteopathy can help with :
In addition to treating specific conditions, many owners find that a regular treatment helps with their animal's general mobility and flexibility, helping to maintain good health and preventing the recurrence of problems.
I require the consent of your Vet before treatment is administered.
Osteopathy is a complete manual healthcare system which is based on a series of principles about how the body works. These principles apply equally to animals and humans. A body, whether human, equine or canine, works as a unit so an apparent problem in a horse's or dog's back may be secondary to a dysfunction elsewhere, possibly in the leg or hip. Until the root cause has been treated, then the back problem will simply revert, developing into a chronic problem which may affect performance and behaviour as well as becoming difficult and costly to treat once it becomes established.
Osteopathy can help with :
- lameness
- changes in behaviour
- problems with gait
- stiffness and restriction
- reduction in mobility
- head tossing
- pathological conditions such as arthritis
- tendon and ligament injuries
In addition to treating specific conditions, many owners find that a regular treatment helps with their animal's general mobility and flexibility, helping to maintain good health and preventing the recurrence of problems.
I require the consent of your Vet before treatment is administered.
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