Massage Therapy - Vet in Gibsonia | BelaCoop Animal Hospital

Massage Therapy

Veterinary massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues to relieve pain and discomfort. Like people, pets can develop muscle aches, soreness, and stiffness that prevent them from living life to the fullest. By stroking, kneading, and tapping a pet’s muscles with varying amounts of pressure and frequency, a massage therapist can help alleviate pain and discomfort.

Massage therapy is often used as part of an integrative treatment plan that takes advantage of several different therapies to manage a pet’s condition. For example, massage may be used in addition to anti-inflammatory and pain medications to manage chronic arthritis.

Massage therapy is noninvasive, and is considered one of the safety forms of treatment. This therapy provides a viable option for pets who cannot receive certain medications because of a disease or organ failure. Additionally, massage therapy is a great option for elderly patients.

Massage Therapy Benefits

Massage therapy provides many benefits to pets, including:

Muscle relaxation
Relief of muscle spasms
Relief from painful soft tissue knots
Decreased swelling
Decreased inflammation
Pain relief
More restful sleep
Improved range of motion

Common Conditions Treated

Massage therapy can be used as a form of treatment for a variety of conditions, including:

Chronic arthritis
Sports injuries
Neurologic disease
Muscle tension
Tendon and ligament injuries
Post-surgical recovery

What To Expect

Our certified veterinary massage therapist holds sessions in a dedicated space in our hospital, where your pet can completely relax. Pets typically enjoy massage appointments, and often fall asleep as their muscles release and tension eases.

Each massage therapy session lasts approximately 50 minutes. The number of sessions your pet requires will depend on their condition. For example, pets recovering from a sports injury may need only a few sessions to help them get back on their feet, whereas pets with chronic conditions, such as arthritis, may need regularly scheduled visits to help maintain mobility and keep inflammation at bay. Our veterinary team will evaluate your pet, and recommend a treatment plan to best manage their condition.

Does your pet suffer from a debilitating condition? Contact us to see if veterinary massage therapy can help.

What To Expect

Our certified veterinary massage therapist holds sessions in a dedicated space in our hospital, where your pet can completely relax. Pets typically enjoy massage appointments, and often fall asleep as their muscles release and tension eases.

Each massage therapy session lasts approximately 50 minutes. The number of sessions your pet requires will depend on their condition. For example, pets recovering from a sports injury may need only a few sessions to help them get back on their feet, whereas pets with chronic conditions, such as arthritis, may need regularly scheduled visits to help maintain mobility and keep inflammation at bay. Our veterinary team will evaluate your pet, and recommend a treatment plan to best manage their condition.

Does your pet suffer from a debilitating condition? Contact us to see if veterinary massage therapy can help.