Veterinary chiropractic, also referred to as Animal Chiropractic, is a combination of healing arts and science. The goal of chiropractic is to activate the body to heal itself with a nudge in the right direction. Chiropractic care is provided to maintain the neuromusculoskeletal system while avoiding surgery or drugs whenever possible. It focuses on the biomechanical dysfunction of the spine and its effect on the entire nervous system throughout the body.
The healing art of chiropractic is:
*Holistic in nature (typically avoiding drugs when possible)
*Part of a larger collection of holistic treatments
*Restoring proper motion of the intervertebral joint
The IVCA describes Veterinary Chiropractic as, “additional means of diagnosis and treatment options for spinal problems as well as biomechanical related musculoskeletal disorders. Veterinary Chiropractic can often eliminate the source of acute or chronic pain syndromes.”