Vertebral subluxation In Dogs
As with humans, a dog’s ability to move around and perform its daily activities depends on the ability of the brain, spine, nerves and muscles to coordinate. This complex communication system involves nerves in the brain sending messages about the outer environment to the body, and the body sending messages to the brain regarding what it is actually experiencing in the environment. These messages are transmitted through nerves in the spinal cord, which is embedded in the vertebral, or spinal, column. Together, the nerves in the brain and spinal cord make up the body's central nervous system.
The spinal column itself consists of a set of 24 bones called the vertebrae, which are separated from each other by small cushions called intervertebral discs. Together the vertebrae and intervertebral discs protect the spine from damage.
When a dog is experiencing paralysis, it is often because communications between the spinal cord and the brain have been disrupted, this is what chiropractors call a vertebral subluxation and can be adjusted in a similar way to humans. Call me today to discuss your options.
My Dogs Tale
I have a 9.5 year old German Shepherd, and I am well aware of their tendency to develop certain hip and spinal issues as they age.
One evening I took Cheyenne for her usual evening walk and her hind legs wouldn’t work, after struggling back home dragging her feet and with a limp tail I decided I would try adjusting her.
The next morning her tail was a bit more active but she was still dragging her toes. With a bit of knowledge (I had had doggy patients before) and a bit of hope I continued to adjust her lower back and pelvis.
I also started adding turmeric to her food to help with inflammation, after a week she is almost 100%, just a mild limp in her left hind leg.
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