Myotherapy for dogs
Myotherapy at Snowy’s
At Snowy’s Canine Therapy Centre, we specialise in offering expert myotherapy treatments delivered by qualified Myotherapists. Our team understands the intricacies of canine anatomy, movement, and how muscle dysfunction can impact a dog’s overall well-being. Using the PACT® (Positive Progressive Affective Cycle of Therapy) approach, we provide choice-led treatments tailored to your dog’s specific needs. This method ensures that the therapy is always at the right pace and intensity for your dog, helping them to feel comfortable and safe throughout the process.
What is Myotherapy?
Canine myotherapy is a specialised therapeutic practice designed to target muscular pain, tension, and dysfunction through a variety of massage techniques tailored specifically to dogs. This non-invasive therapy works by addressing the underlying muscle issues that can impact a dog’s overall well-being. It’s particularly beneficial for dogs recovering from injuries, surgeries, or managing chronic conditions like arthritis or hip dysplasia. Myotherapy can significantly improve joint mobility by reducing stiffness and promoting a normal range of motion, which is crucial for dogs experiencing limited movement due to injury or age-related conditions.
Additionally, Myotherapy aids in enhancing circulation, helping to promote faster recovery and reduce muscle tightness. It is not only effective in treating existing issues but also plays an important role in injury prevention, improving flexibility and muscle health before problems develop. Dogs that undergo Myotherapy also benefit from a calmer, more relaxed state, reducing stress and supporting their emotional well-being. For active or working dogs, it serves as an excellent pre- and post-event treatment, enhancing performance and reducing the risk of strain. Overall, Canine Myotherapy is an effective and gentle way to support a dog’s physical and mental health, improving their quality of life through natural, non-invasive methods.
Benefits of Myotherapy:
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Pain Relief: Helps alleviate muscle pain, tension, and discomfort from arthritis or injury.
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Improved Mobility: Increases joint flexibility, reduces stiffness, and restores normal range of motion.
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Enhanced Circulation: Promotes better blood flow, which aids recovery and reduces muscle tightness.
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Stress Relief: Reduces anxiety, promoting relaxation and mental well-being.
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Supports Recovery: Speeds up recovery from injuries, surgeries, or strenuous physical activity.
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Performance Enhancement: Ideal for working dogs, providing pre- and post-event care to enhance performance and reduce strain.
Is Myotherapy Right for Your Dog?
Myotherapy is suitable for dogs of all ages and activity levels. It’s particularly beneficial for managing conditions like arthritis, muscle atrophy, lameness, stiffness, and post-surgical recovery. It can also be used to improve performance in working, agility, or sport dogs.
You can read more about Myotherapy here, or browse our Case Studies here.
