Clinical Canine Massage

What is it?

 Clinical Canine Massage is an eminent therapy for:


  • Senior dogs or dogs with early signs of ageing (Stiffness/slowing down)
  • Chronic pain management for orthopaedic conditions e.g. Arthritis, Hip/Elbow Dysplasia
  • Performance dogs e.g.: Agility/Obedience/Working Trials
  • Lameness and limping
  • Neurological conditions
  • Gait or postural changes
  • Changes in your dogs' Activities of Daily Living e.g.: issues jumping in/out of the car, on/off the sofa, reluctant on walks, depressed or grumpy
  • Anxiety issues
  • Rehabilitation of soft tissue injury and dysfunction e.g. Strains/Trigger Points
  • Patients intolerant to NSAIDS
  • Re-education of the somatosensory nervous system
  • Pre & Post Operative care


Clinical evidence-based research on the Lenton Method ® is published in the Vet Record, a peer-reviewed medical journal in the field of veterinary medicine, distributed to members of the British Veterinary Association as part of their membership, the research can be found here: https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/.../vetr.586


On a personal note, I have experienced first-hand the effects of this therapy; with my old soulmate GSD, Misty (RIP); she had the onset of arthritis in her left hip but unfortunately, she was intolerant of NSAID medication, so managing her pain was becoming concerning. Upon my search for a non-drug based therapy, I found Clinical Canine Massage Therapy. The outcome after her initial 3 treatments was beyond phenomenal (seriously, no exaggeration!). She looked and walked unbelievably well, she had her ‘trot’ back and you could tell her pain had diminished substantially, she was like a new dog and she is the reason I found and studied this therapy, which I then continued to use as part of my beautiful girl, Zuri's preparation and rehabilitation.


So, what does a Clinical Canine Massage session involve for you and your dog:


  • Initial consultation
  • Gait & Postural Analysis
  • 3 Clinical bodywork sessions, including Sports Massage, Deep Tissue and Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release/Lenton Method® sessions over 3-5 weeks
  • Results are usually seen in 1-3 sessions for responding dogs
  • A full report direct to your vet


As this method is a clinical therapy, vet consent is required, which complies strictly with the Veterinary Surgeons act 1996 and Exemption Order 2015. Click the button below for your form....


CONSENT FORM

What can this do for my dog?

Clinical Canine Massage Therapy significantly reduces pain severity in dogs, don't believe me?  See the first ever Clinical Trials, as published by  British Veterinary Association  in 'Vet Record', undertaken by Winchester University.  A massive  95%  of dogs responded positively to Clinical Canine Massage Therapy. 

Click below to read more........


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Clinical Trials

Want to see for yourself?

The Canine Massage Guild was asked to speak with Clare Balding and Dr Paul The Vet live at Crufts 2022 to discuss the benefits this treatment has for dogs, and in just 1-3 session too!  See for yourself how Clinical Canine Massage Therapy can help your dog, just click on the link below to see the interview.......


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Canine Massage Guild at Crufts

What are the benefits?

Muscles are the key to movement of the body, there are approximately 700 muscles in the canine body, and they are responsible for 45-50% of the dogs bodyweight, they provide organised movement of the body and some of them never fully rest.  It is no wonder that sometimes the elements of these muscles have issues and Clinical Canine Massage Therapy can work very well in helping with any issues arising. 


Clinical Canine Massage involves skilled manipulation of the muscles and fascia, along with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the canine muscular system; this includes fibre direction, knowledge of origins and insertions, muscle isolation and muscle actions.  In addition to this, I use direct palpation techniques to assess all soft tissue. 


So what are the benefits of this therapy?


·      Pain management

·      Resolves/Reduces lameness

·      Improved performance – Agility, Obedience, Working

·      Directly addresses soft-tissue issues

·      Fantastic therapy for intolerant NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) dogs

·      Return to normal activities

·      Improved gait

·      Improved posture

·      Better ROM (range of movement)

·      Reduces/Resolves stiffness

·      Improved temperament

·      Addresses overcompensation

·      Reduces anxiety

·      Rehabilitates muscular injury

·      Improves proprioception

·      Addresses muscular imbalances

·      More sociable/gains confidence

·      Decreases stress via sympathetic system, induces relaxation via parasympathetic system

·      Reduces irritation through sensory nerve endings

·      Provides a better quality of life


Download your consent form and see the difference in your dog for yourself.....

CONSENT FORM
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