CLICK FOR MONTHLY Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage is the focused, deliberate, systematic manipulation of soft tissue – muscles, tendons and ligaments. Its accomplishments are numerous and encompass physical, mental and emotional levels. Meridian Animal Hospital is pleased to offer canine therapeutic massage services at our Parker vet clinic.
A few of the benefits may include but are not limited to:
- Increased circulation of blood and lymph – thus increased oxygen, nutrition and healing to the cells
- Increased efficiency in removal of metabolic waste and toxins
- Increased flexibility and range of motion
- Encourages accelerated healing (injury, trauma, surgery)
- Stimulates endorphin release – the body’s natural pain manager
- Strengthens the immune system
- Creates a relaxed state of alertness
- Builds confidence and self-assuredness
- Creates a sense of well being
- Increases the mind and body connection(eye/hand coordination)
Candidates for massage therapy could be:
- fast developing youngsters
- athletic performance animals
- rehabilitative patients of surgery, trauma or injury
- geriatrics
- breeding animals at the appropriate times
- or animals with behavioral issues
Individuals having difficulty rising from a seated or a laying position, having an irregular gait, stiffness, soreness or a roached back could benefit from therapeutic massage.
