Canine massage affect all 11 systems of a dogs body including the Muscular, Skeletal, Circulatory, Digestive and Nervous Systems. Massage not only supports mobility issues/conditions, but also resolves soft tissues injuries by releasing trigger points, strains, adhesions, spasms, cramps and myofascial pain.
Massage works by:
- Improving posture/body alignment
- Decreasing inflammation
- Releasing joint strain (releasing tight muscles and tendons)
- Releasing restrictions in the fascia (connected tissues) which can limit movement.
- Helping to increase the retention of nitrogen, phosphorous, and sulphur in the bones and this aids in fracture healing
- Increasing blood supply, oxygen and nutrients to muscles. This helps to nourish muscle tissue
- Cleanses the body of wastes and toxins which stimulates the immune system (strengthens resistance to disease)
- Reduces soft tissue and chronic muscular tension and pain and breaking down scar tissue, strains, adhesions and trigger points
- Relieving stiff joints and enhancing range of motion
- Helping to re-moisturise, and soften dry skin and increasing the natural oil production by the skin, helping improve the skins suppleness
- Realigning scar tissue after surgery
- Reducing ischaemia (reduction of blood flow to body parts, often marked by pain and tissue dysfunction)
- Reducing oedema (excess fluid in tissue)
- Assisting healing after surgery, as circulation is boosted
- Helping muscle recover more quickly after exertion
- Relaxing muscles, thus effectively stopping spasms, tension and cramping
- Improving motor skills
- Helping to prevent muscle wastage and Helping to re-establish proper muscle tone