Osteopathy is for the whole family and Health Within Osteopathy recently extended this to include a patient’s much loved pet.
Osteopathy works on the musculoskeletal system to not only speed recovery from injuries and reduce pain but also improve mobility, function and performance. It also plays a significant role in preventative care.
“Our furry animal companions have very similar bodies to ours, and many of the same conditions affect their bones, muscles and ligaments,” explains osteopath Rebecca Walker. Both humans and animals can benefit from osteopathic treatment. Osteopathy is a hands-on, drug-free and non-invasive approach that can help to treat the musculoskeletal system with the aim of also balancing other systems of the body.”
Rebecca explains that as animals are unable to communicate to us easily when they are in discomfort, there are signs we can watch for. Holding up a foot, unprovoked aggression, lack of coordination and slow movement can all be tell-tale signs. In the case of dogs, reluctance to get into or out of the car and ignoring commands can also indicate soreness.
As part of the service provided to those registered at Health Within, the team of osteopaths will examine and treat their patients’ pets. Below is one of the Health Within Osteopathy practitioners, Vikasini, treating a very cute Benson, who injured his leg jumping off the bed.
Healthwithin Osteopathy, 141 Garnet Road, Westmere, T: 09 378 1980, www.healthwithin.co.nz
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