11/20/2025
āļø Animal Chiropractic: Itās More Than Just the Spine āØ
When most people think āchiropractic,ā they picture the spineā¦
But in animals, the entire body works as one connected system, thatās why I assess and adjust both the spine and the extremities at every session (if possible.)
Hereās whyš
š¹ Movement starts at the feet
A horseās stride or a dogās gait is influenced by how their hooves/paws, joints, and soft tissues absorb impact. If a knee, hock, or shoulder, are not moving correctly, the spine will always compensate.
š¹ Extremity issues create spinal issues
Tight shoulders, sore hocks, or uneven loading in the legs can cause compensation through the body.
You can adjust the spine all day, but if the limb problem isnāt addressed, the issues will keep occurring.
š¹ Performance + comfort depend on whole-body function
Athletic horses and active dogs rely on clean joint motion from nose to tail. When every joint moves freely, the nervous system communicates clearly, muscles fire correctly, and movement becomes smoother and more efficient.
š¹ A balanced body = a happier, healthier animal. Better posture, fewer compensations, improved mobility, and a more comfortable animal overall.
āØ Spine + extremity adjustments = full-body chiropractic care.
Because your horse or dog deserves to move, feel, and perform at their very best, every step of the way!
