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