BackBone-Academy for Veterinary Chiropractic and Healing Arts

11/06/2025

😎Down Under - Don´t miss the opportunity! It´s hard to mention every diagnostic tool and treatment modality will will cover in this small advert space so how would you know? But - it´s definitely worth the travel.

10/06/2025

03/03/2025

BackBone Australia and Animal Biomechanical Solutions Advanced Special on Case Management
• What: Advanced diagnostic and treatment applications providing individual Case Management strategies with plenty of Hands-on training on equine and canine patients.
• When: September 16th – 19th, 2025
• Where: Twin Peaks Farm, Biarra, Queensland, Australia
• With Whom: Darrall Clifford, farrier and author of three books on Equine Orthopaedic Balance® and international speaker. Dr Lena Clifford DVM, Dip EOB, CEO of Animal Biomechanical Solutions and international speaker. Dr Ines Wecker, veterinarian, Founder and head of BackBone-Academy and international speaker.
• For Whom: Basic Animal Chiropractic Graduates from approved schools who wish to expand their knowledge, toolbox, treatment success, case management outcomes, or just meet and share with like-minded colleagues.
• CE credits: 32 hours/IVCA
Schedule:
Day 1 - Darrall Clifford will take you through the concept of bioengineering of the Distal Interphalangeal Joint in theory and practice. Understanding and optimizing the complex interrelationship between hoof balance and biomechanics of the body is the key to the foundation of optimal equine movement and adressing hoof balance is prevention of recurrent subluxation patterns and lack of treatment success.
Day 2 - Dr Lena Clifford will teach about highly effective advanced neurological release techniques to gently reset the CNS and PNS and restore balance to the muscular-skeletal system in theory and practice. This will help to manage difficult patients and increase feel and skill.
Day 3 - Dr Ines Wecker shares a practical and effective algorithm for how to diagnose underlying problems preventing the chiropractic treatment success. Amongst others we will notice main obstacles like subclinical lameness issues that do not show easily, internal problems and myofascial restrictions. The practical part includes the regular job while focussing advanced diagnose and treatment techniques like AK and pulse diagnose as well as soft adjusting techniques where appropriate. The individual treatment plans will adress underlying problems and includes options to adress them individually with adjunct herbs, acupuncture, homeopathy, myofascial release techniques amongst other modalities.
Day 4 – All speakers on true cases. Diagnosing the individual case, Integration with chiropractic and orthopaedic balance, development of individual treatment strategies and application of tailor-suited combined treatment modalities and bioengeneering of the DIJ in horses.

In case you always wanted to gain IVCA certification – check the IVCA website for another IVCA exam just a few days before this Advanced Special at the same place!

17/01/2025

💡 How does chiropractic really work?

Chiropractic care isn’t about "bones out of place" or cracking bones. It’s about addressing the underlying neuro-muscular imbalance around the joints to restore proper function.

The treatment key lies in targeting Golgi tendon organs—specialized sensory receptors located in soft tissues like tendons. These receptors play a crucial role in regulating muscle tension and joint movement. By applying precisely timed adjustments, chiropractic care releases tension in the soft tissues surrounding the joint capsule. This allows the joint to move freely, restoring its natural function and relieving discomfort, reflecting on the body as a whole.

🔬 The science behind the technique:

Adjustments stimulate the nervous system, improving communication between muscles and joints.

This activation helps release unnecessary tension, promoting balance and mobility.

Veterinary chiropractic focuses on the unique anatomy and needs of animals, ensuring gentle, effective care tailored to their physiology.

Whether addressing stiffness, pain, or functional imbalances or even internal problems - chiropractic care supports animals in achieving better movement and well-being without invasive interventions.

Curious about how this science-backed approach can transform animal care? Stay tuned or explore a veterinary chiropractic course to dive deeper into this fascinating field.

Registrations are open for Germany starting in April and Australias compact version in September see www.BackBone-Academy.com

16/12/2023

A great X-mas present for all animal chiropractors and more!

According to the physical laws of gravity, the biomechanics of living beings result from touching base with the earth. Any imbalance in the podiatry system of equine patients in stance or movement will and does affect their neuro-muscular system and, subsequently, their body as a whole. This is a pl...