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What is Clinical Dog Massage?

Clinical massage for dogs works by releasing tight, sore muscles, removing painful knots or trigger points that may result in referred pain. Massage also helps rehabiliatae injuries by breaking down any restricitve scar tissue' Massage is also a natural form of pain relief and can help support orthopaedic issues like Arthritis and Hip Dysplasia.
Massage is a non-invasice therapy which treats your dog's whole body, helping to ease any pain they might be experiencing, promote comfort and enhance their mobility.
We aim to give your dog results in just 1-3 sessions.

How can Clinical dog massage help your dog?

Your dog may benefit from clinical massage therapy if they show any of the following:
Lameness/Limping
Become stiff or old before their time
Struggling on walks more than they use to
Anxiety or nervousness
Unusal posture
Drop in sporting performance
Struggling to get in or out of the car and up and down the stairs
Loss of interest in play
Recovering from surgery: Massage promotes quicker recovery from operations and injuries e.g. Cruciate ligaments repairs
Reluctant to be petted, groomed or touched
Have been diagnosed with an Orthopaedic condition such as Arthritis, Hip dysplasia, Spondylosis and Luxating Patella

Beneficial Results from Clinical Dog massage

The results that your dog may experience and you can see following Clincal dog massage:
Improved mobility
Feeling more relaxed
Relief from pain
Happy to go on walks again
Improved muscle tone
More willing to be petted, groomed or touched
Reduced stiffness
Better gait and movement
Resolved or reduced lameness
Wanting to play and regaining their zest and drive
Improved sporting performance
Regaining lost abilities such as climbing stairs or getting in and out of the car

What does treatment consist of?

Treatment involves:
Gait analysis
Posture analysis
Muscular health check via palpation
Massage using four disciplines of massage: Swedish, Sports, Deep Tissue and Myofascial Release.
The lenton Method of Direct Myofascial Release
Assessment of Activities of daily living (ADLs) and advice regarding appropriate adjustments to your dogs environment and activities

How much does the treatment cost?

Treatment sessions are 40 pounds per one hour treatment sessions.
A course of treatment would typically be 1-3 sessions.
Clincial Canine Massage Therapist are required to work in accordance with the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and Exemptions Order 2015, meaning i will never work upon an animal without prior Veterinary Consent. The veterinary consent form can be downloaded below and presented or emailed to your Vet, once you have obtained your vets consent for treatment, we can book an appointment.

Playful Tails Veterinary Consent Form
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