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                                            This is true for human or animal.   We have a few modalities to help break the pain cycle.   Massage, PEMF, and vibro acoustical table. So relaxing and amazing an amazing tool for pain management!!                                        
                                    
                                                                        
                                        The Pain Cycle, let’s break it down! 
1. Pain: It all starts with a painful stimulus, like an injury or underlying health issue.
2. Muscle guarding: In response to pain, the muscles around the affected area tense up or guard, trying to protect the body.
3. Inflammation: The body’s natural response to injury or pain includes inflammation, which can cause swelling and heat in the affected area.
4. Decreased function: Pain and inflammation can lead to a decrease in the animal’s performance and signs of lameness.
5. Compensation: To cope with the discomfort, horses and dogs may adjust their movement or posture, compensating for the pain in other areas of the body.
Physiotherapy can help break the pain cycle by addressing the underlying causes of pain and be proactive in promoting healing. Through pain management techniques, muscle strengthening exercises, and rehabilitation, physiotherapy works to alleviate discomfort, restore function, and prevent the pain cycle from continuing.