Benefits of Massage
The benefits of Massage have multiple positive effects upon the entire dog.
Massage:
Therefore, in a nutshell, Massage improves the circulation of Blood and Lymph, by increasing a fresh supply of Oxygen and Nutrients to Cells and Muscle Tissue, thus strengthening the Immune System by effectively removing Waste Toxins, whilst easing Muscle and Connective Tissue restrictions such as Spasms, Trigger Points and Tenderness, helping to re-educate and stimulate the 'Muscle - Feeding -Nerve' and subsequent Repair of Soft Tissue Injury, which can manifest as recurring Lameness.
Massage:
- Improves Mobility
- Encourages the ability to exercise
- Improvement with weight bearing on all four limbs
- Acts Holistically
- Effective Pain Management
- Free-flowing Gait - of the utmost importance for dogs doing Heel Work to Music or in the Showring!
- Increased Muscle tone
- Better Range of Motion
- Interrupts acquired neurological pain signals and associated learned patterns of pain related to chronic conditions such as Osteoarthritis / Hip and Elbow Dysplasia
- Relieves and alleviates stress, anxiety and depression - yup, dogs do suffer from depression.
- Reduces Adhesions, Scar Tissue and Swelling
- Warms up and prepares Muscles for feats of stamina - very important for dogs competing in HIGH IMPACT ACTIVITIES!
- Relaxes and winds down heavily exercised Muscles
- Improves skin and coat condition
- Hands on Treatment for rehabilitation after surgery, illness, accident, physical abuse
- Relaxes Muscle Spasms
- Releases Trigger Points
- Improves circulation
- Relieves Tension, Soreness, Stiffness and Tightness
- Decongests Connective Tissue Restrictions
- Eliminates waste by flushing out the toxic build up of Lactic Acid and Calcium deposits responsible for stiffness - especially after strenuous activity.
Therefore, in a nutshell, Massage improves the circulation of Blood and Lymph, by increasing a fresh supply of Oxygen and Nutrients to Cells and Muscle Tissue, thus strengthening the Immune System by effectively removing Waste Toxins, whilst easing Muscle and Connective Tissue restrictions such as Spasms, Trigger Points and Tenderness, helping to re-educate and stimulate the 'Muscle - Feeding -Nerve' and subsequent Repair of Soft Tissue Injury, which can manifest as recurring Lameness.
