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We know that after an operation your dog  can be in intense pain and experience swelling and inflammation.

Depending on the operation this may immobilise them for days or even weeks which has an impact on both the physical and psychological well-being of your dog.

Restricted movement leads to reduced circulation of lymphatic fluid and blood, muscle weakening (atrophy), reduced muscle strength and flexibility, and in turn overcompensation with another body part leading to tight and injury prone muscles, poor joint stability and range of motion.

Poor circulation leads to restricted supply of nutrients and oxygen to the cells and the anaesthetic and medication that is administered during/after surgery leaves an accumulation of toxins in the tissue.

Restricted movement can also lead to boredom, anxiety and stress thus affecting the mental state of our canine friends.

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How can Massage Therapy help?

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Therapeutic massage improves blood circulation, leading to an influx of oxygen and nutrients to the tissue which increases the elimination of metabolic waste.

Massage also helps to reduce swelling and instigates a mild form of exercise without weight bearing and risk of re-injury, increases muscle tone in atrophied muscles, alleviates pain, relaxes over compensating muscle groups thus preventing secondary injuries, reduces stress and anxiety and promotes relaxation.

Massage also helps in cases where scar tissue from surgery has grown dense and thick, the muscle underneath grows weaker and shorter and thus becoming inflexible and prone to injury which places tension on tendons as it toughens.

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Massage is an important restorative technique that helps to bring your dogs body back to optimum health. The results of massage therapy affects the whole body, including the immune system and nervous systems and as such is a powerful wholistic technique.

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