Canine Massage Therapy For Puppies Through to Senior Dogs.
What is Canine Massage Therapy?
Canine Massage Therapy officially known as Canine Myofunctional Therapy or CMT for short, is a remedial based therapeutic massage that uses massage techniques specifically suited to a dog's anatomy. Myo essentially means muscle.
By applying a range of massage techniques to muscles and soft tissue, massage therapy can help to promote mobility and optimal range of movement.
Canine Myofunctional Therapy can help with:
Massage therapy also has a wider scope than just mobility issues and is beneficial for:
Massage therapy is a valuable addition for very active dogs too as it can help to reduce risk of muscular injury.
By keeping muscles pliable rather than tense and tight, massage can help your dog to be less susceptible to injury from boisterous activity.
Clients have reported that following treatment their dog has been:
Canine Myofunctional Therapy is very gentle and can assist with some medical conditions by helping with pain management, mobility and comfort of your dog.
It is a full body massage and can help your dog to feel more settled.
Canine Myofunctional Therapy is a complementary therapy and can safely be used alongside veterinary care.
What is Canine Massage Therapy?
Canine Massage Therapy officially known as Canine Myofunctional Therapy or CMT for short, is a remedial based therapeutic massage that uses massage techniques specifically suited to a dog's anatomy. Myo essentially means muscle.
By applying a range of massage techniques to muscles and soft tissue, massage therapy can help to promote mobility and optimal range of movement.
Canine Myofunctional Therapy can help with:
- Mobility issues
- Recovery from musculoskeletal injuries
- Joint and muscle stiffness or pain
- Anxiety & Restlessness
- Post surgery recovery following an injury
- Muscular strain
Massage therapy also has a wider scope than just mobility issues and is beneficial for:
- Skin & coat health
- Improving digestion
- Increasing circulation to organs, tissues and glands, thereby providing a boost to organ and general health
- Relaxation and as a treat for your dog
- Emotional well-being of your dog
Massage therapy is a valuable addition for very active dogs too as it can help to reduce risk of muscular injury.
By keeping muscles pliable rather than tense and tight, massage can help your dog to be less susceptible to injury from boisterous activity.
Clients have reported that following treatment their dog has been:
- Sleeping better
- Socialising better with other dogs
- Generally more relaxed, calm and happier
- Less anxious
- Has an overall improvement in their general health and well-being
Canine Myofunctional Therapy is very gentle and can assist with some medical conditions by helping with pain management, mobility and comfort of your dog.
It is a full body massage and can help your dog to feel more settled.
Canine Myofunctional Therapy is a complementary therapy and can safely be used alongside veterinary care.
Offering In Home Treatments
Healing Hounds Canine Remedial Massage offers a mobile service for your dog in the comfort of their own home,
where they feel most at ease.
Servicing Sydney's north shore, northern beaches and select Sydney metro areas.
Please call or message to find out if home visits are available to your area.
All treatments are conducted on the floor using a comfortable mat where your dog will feel safe.
Why Would My Dog Need A Remedial Massage ?
A dog’s muscles can commonly sustain injury from muscle strain caused by:
- Repeat strain injury
- Accidents
- Muscle tightness and fatigue
- Trauma to the neck muscles caused by collar pulling or improper training devices.
How Does Muscle Strain Occur?
Everyday situations where muscles will potentially injure or become stiff and tight are caused by situations like:
- Frequent jumping in and out of a high vehicle like a 4-wheel drive or a small dog jumping onto and off the bed or couch.
- Constant jumping up and down and slipping on slippery floorboards or tiles.
- Repeatedly jumping up and down on stairs or in the park to catch a ball.
- Over exercising on weekends when they typically do not exercise much during the week.
- Muscle strain can also occur due to structural imbalances and conformation of the dog or how well the dog has been ‘put together’.
- Insufficient warm up prior to exertion.
Canine Myofunctional Therapy or CMT for short is very safe and non-invasive and helps to release and lengthen tight muscles and improve range of movement and stride length.
It benefits the whole body of the dog, supporting their physical and emotional health and well being and can be incorporated holistically to improve muscle function and mobility as well as some medical conditions along with veterinary care.