Whether during the consultation and examination at the AVMC or during the visit to the patient's home,
each patient has a full back check, including face, neck, head, pelvis and tail. We find that the face, jaw apparatus
and tail are integral parts of the axial skeleton and correct alignment and function in these areas is just as vital to correct
body function as is the alignment of the rest of the spine and skeleton.
In the case of horses and ponies, we check the fit of the saddle and foot balance (shoeing alignment). It is not logical
to correct back problems and then not to check the daily influences that may immediately cause problems again. We recommend
that horses have a very quiet 24 - 48 hours, after treatment. Walking in-hand is good exercise. While we can perform
manipulation on the eve of a race or other sporting challenge, it is recommended that there should be at least a 48-hour gap.
In the case of dogs, we recommend that they have a quiet 24 - 48 hours, insofar as that is possible, after treatment.
Lead-walking is good exercise.
If a patient has been 'wrong' for a considerable period or has suffered a severe injury, more than one treatment may
be required to restore normal function.
[Occasionally, a client who observes the immediate benefit in the animal patient will ask if we can help his or her own
back problem, which we will attempt without any promises or claims to skills we do not have, in order to be helpful.]
Terminology: sometimes, terminology can be confusing. Bones can be described as 'out', when describing the process of
chiropractic. What is indicated by this is that a misalignment has been detected.
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