Webster, a 12 year old blue merle collie first received spinal therapy when Pauline visited him in July 2011. Webster was referred to Pauline, an experienced equine and canine therapist by his vet when all other avenues of diagnostics had failed. 
Webster has been with his present owner for over nine years, as a much loved pet and companion .When he became ill just over a year ago following routine surgery to remove a benign tumour, his owner tried all diagnostic procedures available to discover the problem. These included X rays, MRI scans and blood tests, all of which showed nothing abnormal. He had been receiving acupuncture from his vet which seemed to be helping in the short term, however, she felt that Canine Spinal Therapy may be appropriote as he showed signs of a neuromuscular problem.
Websters symptoms included a lack of stregth and coordination in the hindlimbs, lethargy, depression, and disinterest in playing. He cried out , and dipped away to a light touch, and was clearly suffering pain through the thoracic and lumbar area.
On Pauline`s first visit she noted that Webster was carying his hindquarters to the left, and was finding difficulty to move correctly through his hindlimbs. He was extremely sensitive on palpation of the muscular tissue, and showed signs of reaction through areas of his thoracic and lumbar spine. His first treatment involved gentle myofascial release, limb mobilisation and a spinal therapy through the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and pelvic area.
A few days later, his owner reported that he was much improved, was brighter in himself, walking much quicker, and was even able to jump up onto the couch, something he had not done for a long time!
The second visit revealed a much happier, more alert dog who was much less sensitive to touch and was moving much straighter. Pauline was able to apply some trigger point therapy to release residual muscle spasms, and targetted spinal therapy to those specific areas still showing signs of reactivity. Webster`s owner was given some therapeutic exercises to help with mobilisation and stability of the paraspinal muscles. Websters treatment is ongoing and progressive, as he receives a combination of acupuncture and spinal therapy which seems to be giving him a new lease of life.
Here`s what webster`s owner said:”After a couple of days, Webster seemed to be brighter and walk a little better.” “After the second visit, his movement became more flexible, and he became more lively. He had less stiffness, and played more. He played more with his ball, and was jumping up, something he has not done since his operation.”
If you want to know more about Equine Spinal Therapy, or Canine Spinal Therapy, contact Pauline for further details on 07791 423772