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29/09/2025

🩺 Medical Monday: Spondylosis Deformans🐾

Spondylosis is a spinal condition where bony spurs or “bridges” form between the vertebrae. Some dogs show no symptoms, while others may develop stiffness, reduced flexibility, or secondary discomfort.

McTimoney chiropractic care can support dogs with spondylosis by:
✅ Helping maintain mobility in the spine where possible
✅ Relieving muscle tension caused by compensation
✅ Supporting better posture and biomechanics
✅ Enhancing overall comfort and quality of life

⚠️ Spondylosis itself cannot be reversed, and always requires veterinary diagnosis and management. McTimoney is a gentle, complementary therapy to support your dog’s whole-body wellbeing alongside vet and physio care.

💡 Helping dogs stay more comfortable and mobile, even with chronic spinal changes 🐶✨

28/09/2025

Misalignments in the spine or pelvis can happen for many reasons, and they’re often linked to the everyday activities and lifestyle of your animal. Just like people, horses and dogs are constantly moving, working, and playing - and all that activity can put stresses on their bodies. Over time, these can create areas of imbalance or restriction.

Common causes include:
🌀 Slips, trips, or falls – a horse losing footing in the field or a dog sliding on a polished floor.
🏃🏼‍♀️ Sudden movements or awkward landings - a horse landing heavily after a jump, or a dog twisting quickly when chasing a ball.
🔁 Repetitive strain - horses schooling more on one rein, or dogs doing repeated agility or obedience work.
⚖️ Poor posture or compensation - e.g. saddle fit issues in horses, or dogs shifting weight after an injury.
⏳ Everyday wear and tear - from regular exercise, ageing, or day-to-day activities.
🎒 External factors - tack fit in horses or harness fit in dogs, which can affect how the spine and muscles are loaded.

Because horses and dogs are so active and athletic, their bodies adapt amazingly well 💪🏽- but sometimes small misalignments develop. Left unchecked, these can lead to muscle tension, reduced flexibility, or changes in movement and behaviour.

✨ McTimoney Chiropractic works to gently correct these misalignments, helping your animal move freely, comfortably, and happily again.

23/09/2025

Dogs are clever at masking pain, so signs of spinal discomfort are often subtle. One of the most common indicators is a hesitation or reluctance to jump onto furniture, into the car, or climb stairs.

Other changes you might notice include:
🐾 Stiffness when getting up after rest
🐾 Reluctance to turn the head or look over the shoulder
🐾 Altered gait or uneven movement
🐾 Behavioural changes such as irritability or restlessness

These small signals can point to spinal misalignments or discomfort that, if left untreated, may affect your dog’s overall mobility and wellbeing.

Gentle McTimoney chiropractic care works to restore correct alignment and motion, helping reduce discomfort, improve flexibility, and support your dog in moving freely again.

📍 Early recognition + gentle care = a happier, more comfortable companion.

22/09/2025

🩺 Medical Monday: Navicular Syndrome in Horses 🐴

Navicular syndrome is a common cause of chronic forelimb lameness, involving pain in the structures within the hoof. Horses often adapt their movement to avoid discomfort - taking shorter strides, landing toe-first, and shifting weight onto other areas of the body.

McTimoney chiropractic care can support horses with navicular by:
✅ Restoring spinal and pelvic alignment affected by altered gait
✅ Relieving muscle tension in the shoulders, back, and hindquarters
✅ Supporting more balanced biomechanics to ease secondary strain
✅ Helping improve overall comfort and quality of life

⚠️ Navicular syndrome always requires veterinary diagnosis and management (including farriery, exercise plans, and medication if needed). McTimoney is a gentle, complementary therapy to support whole-body wellbeing alongside vet-led care.

💡 Helping horses stay comfortable and balanced, even with chronic hoof conditions.

20/09/2025

👉🏽𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔👈🏽

📈Today’s reminder: whether it’s rehabilitation or performance training, steady consistency is what drives improvement.

🦴 My role is to assess, massage, adjust, and advise - but the progress is a team effort.

🏋🏼‍♀️ Every stretch, every controlled movement counts. The changes may not always be instant, but over time they build into something more.

💪🏽 Before perfection we need progression.

17/09/2025

✨ Keeping horses feeling and moving at their best ✨

McTimoney chiropractic helps improve comfort, mobility, and performance — supporting your horse’s wellbeing from poll to tail. 💜🐴

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16/09/2025

The truth is - all breeds can benefit!

✨ Dachshunds & long-backed breeds are more prone to spinal stress and disc issues, so regular care helps protect their backs and maintain flexibility.
✨ Border Collies & other high-drive working dogs push their bodies to the limit with agility, herding, or sport. Chiropractic care helps manage the wear and tear from repetitive, high-energy activity.
✨ Labradors & larger breeds often put extra load on their joints and spines. Supportive care can ease stiffness, promote mobility, and keep them comfortable into their senior years.

Routine McTimoney adjustments can:
🐾 Support musculoskeletal health
🐾 Prevent injuries before they happen
🐾 Improve posture and gait
🐾 Enhance overall quality of life — whether your dog is a family pet, athlete, or working partner.

📍 From tiny to towering, playful pup to golden oldie — every dog deserves a healthy, comfortable spine.

15/09/2025

🩺Medical Monday: Hip Dysplasia in Dogs 🐾

Hip dysplasia is a developmental condition where the hip joint doesn’t fit together properly. It can cause pain, stiffness, and arthritis, often leading dogs to change how they move to avoid discomfort.

McTimoney chiropractic care can help by:
✅ Restoring pelvic and spinal alignment affected by uneven movement
✅ Reducing muscle tension in the back, shoulders, and hindquarters
✅ Supporting better biomechanics to ease strain on other joints
✅ Helping dogs stay more comfortable and mobile day-to-day

⚠️ Hip dysplasia always requires veterinary diagnosis and treatment. McTimoney is a gentle, complementary therapy that supports whole-body health alongside veterinary care, physio, and weight management.

💡 Helping dogs move with more ease, even with chronic joint changes 🐶✨

12/09/2025

Yes, McTimoney Chiropractic can be a powerful tool in supporting the health, performance, and longevity of working and competition animals.

Performance animals, such as dressage horses, eventers, show jumpers, agility dogs, or working dogs, are often under physical and mental pressure. Their bodies are repeatedly exposed to asymmetric movements, intense training, travel, and the physical demands of their discipline. Over time, even small misalignments in the spine or pelvis can create muscular tension, imbalance, or reduced range of motion — all of which can lead to compensatory movement patterns, reduced performance, or even injury.

Regular McTimoney treatments can help by:
• Identifying and correcting misalignments before they lead to compensatory issues or discomfort
• Improving spinal and pelvic alignment, leading to better balance, straightness, and symmetry
• Enhancing flexibility and coordination, allowing for more efficient movement and improved technique
• Reducing muscular tension, which can enhance comfort and recovery post-exercise
• Supporting faster recovery from minor strains or stiffness, especially during competition season
• Helping prevent injuries by keeping the musculoskeletal system in optimal condition

Many owners and riders report improved freedom of movement, willingness to work, and better performance outcomes following treatment.

📆 Appointments available
☎️ 07938118290 (via WhatsApp)
📧 [email protected]
🛜 www.hcanimalchiropractics.com

13/05/2024

Truly are enhancing performance through palpation 🤲🏼✨

More lovely feedback from another happy customer! Hard work, commitment & dedication pays off 👏🏼

📆 Appointments available
☎️ 07938118290 (via WhatsApp)
📧 [email protected]
🛜 www.hcanimalchiropractics.com

26/04/2024

Team work makes the dream work!

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