Chiropractic Manipulation and Acupuncture

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DobeMom616

Discussion Starter · Jun 19, 2007

Has anyone tried either of these methods? Cole has a nagging elbow injury and I am thinking of acupuncture. Am not crazy about chiropractic medicine.

Would be great to read people's experiences with both methods. Thanks.

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alwayshadpets

· #2 · Jun 19, 2007

I have not used this myself. However a trainer I know has a vet with this training that they fly in on a regular basis for many dogs. (all show dogs)
They all swear by it.
She herself was taking anti-inflamatory medicine for her knee. She had this same vet do her knee and she doesn`t take anymore medicine.
This vet also does alot of extra training. I believe she is going to China for more studies.
If all else failed I would do it. I personally don`t think reg medicine has all the answers.

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Acooper

· #3 · Jun 19, 2007

I personally don`t think reg medicine has all the answers.

Agreed. I would ask myself if it would harm him to try it, if it won't hurt then go for it...............it could help

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madam55

· #4 · Jun 19, 2007

I worked at a Veterinary Hospital in PA where we had a Dr. certified in acupuncture that would visit once or twice a month. We also had another Dr. that came monthly for chiropractic visits. Both Dr's had a steady following and I was amazed how relaxed the pets were for the 20 or so mins they had the needles in! I would heartily say give it a try! I saw some very sore pets improve with both methods. My own Beagle was used as a demo dog during a college presentation and she was so good, she loved the attention and wasn't bothered by the needles at all (the Dr. even tried to treat stool eating with acupuncture! Can't say it really helped much though!!)
Another product that helped with joint pain was the Seaflex jerky type treats, I can't remember the exact name, but it was something close to Seaflex?? Don't use these with the Glycoflex products though, use one of the other. Hope the elbow improves!!

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LapDog

· #5 · Jun 20, 2007 (Edited)

I see a chiropractor myself for my scoliosis since 1998 when I was 12...my insurance covers it. I love the treatments and they really help alot. But she isnt the get you in and get you out in 10 minutes chiropractor she spends 45 min to an hour with me assessing...electrical stimulator and heat...deep tissue around the spine...then the adjustments...then ice.
I am a Massage Therapy student and during my hands on class I would get a massage 2 days a week during class and then have the chiropractor also. Ever since that class has ended I have noticed a big change in my pain tolerance when my chiropractor does some deep tissue...I'm a mess now since Im not getting any soft tissue work on a regular basis.
The owner of the school who taught the dog massage workshop I went to said that she got all sorts of chiropractic adjustments on their new rescue cause her neck was all out of shape.
I have never tried acupuncture...but have heard really good things from my mom who has fibromylasia and my sister who use to get pain in her wrist.
For an elbow injury I would imagine acupuncture would be able to work on the specific and relating spots. Chiropractic adjustments pretty much focus on the spine with theory that a misplaced vertebra or protruding disk can cause all sorts discomforts like a nerve being pinched or what happens when our hips aren't level and just something like that can cause our whole body to compensate for the way we walk or our posture Causing a cascade of effects.
If only we could ask Cole what the pain feels like or when it hurts lol...

Massage Therapy can help too...If it were Duchess that was feeling pain in their elbow I would find an anatomy chart of a dog's nervous system. That way You can see which nerve goes to their elbow and try to loosen up the area...Im assuming if you massaged around his shoulder blade and underneath around his "armpit/chest" area it might benefit him maybe...but I dont know...but its something you can do so might as well lol.

Hope he feels better and let us know if you take him anywhere

make sure you find a chiropractor you feel really good about...an elderly lady came into my work...she use to always ride her bike which is awesome for her age but one day she came in walking bent over and had to get some spinal surgeries cause of a chiropractor stretching or adjusting her...(again she is pretty elderly) but that chiropractor probably should have known better

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DobeMom616

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jun 20, 2007

LapDog said:
I see a chiropractor myself for my scoliosis since 1998 when I was 12...my insurance covers it. I love the treatments and they really help alot. But she isnt the get you in and get you out in 10 minutes chiropractor she spends 45 min to an hour with me assessing...electrical stimulator and heat...deep tissue around the spine...then the adjustments...then ice.
I am a Massage Therapy student and during my hands on class I would get a massage 2 days a week during class and then have the chiropractor also. Ever since that class has ended I have noticed a big change in my pain tolerance when my chiropractor does some deep tissue...I'm a mess now since Im not getting any soft tissue work on a regular basis.
The owner of the school who taught the dog massage workshop I went to said that she got all sorts of chiropractic adjustments on their new rescue cause her neck was all out of shape.
I have never tried acupuncture...but have heard really good things from my mom who has fibromylasia and my sister who use to get pain in her wrist.
For an elbow injury I would imagine acupuncture would be able to work on the specific and relating spots. Chiropractic adjustments pretty much focus on the spine with theory that a misplaced vertebra or protruding disk can cause all sorts discomforts like a nerve being pinched or what happens when our hips aren't level and just something like that can cause our whole body to compensate for the way we walk or our posture Causing a cascade of effects.
If only we could ask Cole what the pain feels like or when it hurts lol...

Massage Therapy can help too...If it were Duchess that was feeling pain in their elbow I would find an anatomy chart of a dog's nervous system. That way You can see which nerve goes to their elbow and try to loosen up the area...Im assuming if you massaged around his shoulder blade and underneath around his "armpit/chest" area it might benefit him maybe...but I dont know...but its something you can do so might as well lol.

Hope he feels better and let us know if you take him anywhere

make sure you find a chiropractor you feel really good about...an elderly lady came into my work...she use to always ride her bike which is awesome for her age but one day she came in walking bent over and had to get some spinal surgeries cause of a chiropractor stretching or adjusting her...(again she is pretty elderly) but that chiropractor probably should have known better

Thanks LapDog. I do massage his shoulders, underneath and around his armpit. He loves that more than petting (which he gets alot of too.

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He is better. We have been resting the elbow for 2 months. I just will do this as another precautionary measure. I plan to go to an acupunturist in Yardley, PA. But, that won't be unitl July.

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LapDog

· #7 · Jun 20, 2007

I plan to go to an acupunturist in Yardley, PA. But, that won't be unitl July.

yeah I would try acupunture before chiropractic on a dog...see how it works for him and if it gives him relief

Like I said Ive heard from one of our teachers that had some chiropractic adjustments but I think I too would be alittle skeptical of whose handling my dog like that

Acupuncture is probably less "physically invasive" lol.
Let us know how it goes when you end up taking him

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