Derman Canine Chiropractic
Ray E. Derman,
D.C., C.V.C.P.
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ABOUT DOG CHIROPRACTIC CARE |
Chiropractic - the practice of using
one's hands to diagnose, treat and prevent
diseases. Chiropractic spinal manipulations
have been done on both people and animals in
this country since 1895. History indicates
that spinal manipulation was used on animals
as far back as ancient China.
Misalignments of the vertebrae are called
subluxations. When a chiropractor manually
performs a spinal manipulation on an animal,
he is attempting to correct subluxations in
the spine in order to restore the proper
functioning of that animal's nervous system.
Spinal
subluxations in dogs may be caused by any
physical injury, stress, faults in
conformation, excessive crate confinement,
leaping from or running down stairs or other
high places, using leash corrections with
choke chains, chaining your dog out on any
collar, poor diet, insufficient exercise,
sporting activities, such as agility,
herding, lure coursing and playing rough
with other dogs.
Dr.
Derman is a chiropractor who works in close
cooperation with your veterinarian to
provide chiropractic care to your dog. He is
certified in and uses Veterinary Orthopedic
Manipulation (www.vomtech.com), as well as
traditional chiropractic adjusting
techniques. He also incorporates myofascial
release which is accomplished using a unique
instrument known as a Vetrostim. Myofascial
trigger-point therapy and passive stretching
are also incorporated when the need arises.
By utilizing all of these techniques, Dr.
Derman is able to treat the entire spine of
the dog and the surrounding musculature, not
just a segment of the spine. This allows for
a thorough reduction of the subluxation
complex, thereby opening the normal flow of
neuronal transmissions along the spine as
well as to the connecting muscles and
organs.
If a dog
has a subluxation, he may or may not
experience some form of pain, ranging from
moderate to severe. Symptoms that you may
observe in your own dog might include any of
the following:
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Shows any signs of lameness
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Refuses to have his collar or harness
put on
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Does not want to be touched on specific
areas
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May no longer desire to jump up on the
bed or sofa when previously happy to do
so
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Shows sudden change in behavior, such as
aggressiveness or depression
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Becomes stiff anywhere on his body
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Appears weak or unable to walk or move
about
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Excessively licks his paws causing sores
to develop
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Drags his hind leg behind as he walks,
or becomes paralyzed
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Favors sitting on one side
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Becomes incontinent (urinary and/or
fecal)
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Develops problems with digestion
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Shows poor performance in sports
activities or a decreased interest in
playing
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Dogs who suffer from hip dysplasia, IV
disc disease and Wobblers Disease are
excellent candidates for chiropractic
care.
Dr.
Derman offers a caring, comprehensive
approach, working with your veterinarian and
using chiropractic protocols to identify and
alleviate these problems. He will provide
your dog with the best care possible within
the scope of his practice.
Dr.
Derman also performs canine adjustments once
a week at Willingboro Animal Hospital. To
make an appointment, call (609) 871-1600.
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