Osteoarthritis

Also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD), this is the most common form of Arthritis in Dogs. Osteoarthritis is the term referring to a form of chronic joint inflammation. The condition tends to affect the limbs and is defined as being the progressive and permanent long-term deterioration of the cartilage surrounding the joints, causing inflammation. The thickening of the joint capsule and new bone formation around the joint lead to pain and limb dysfunction.

How Massage can help:

·       Improve the Dog’s quality of life

·       May help to reduce the number of painkillers needed

·       Relieve pain from overcompensating muscles

·       Ease pain using cold and heat therapy

·       Help to maintain or increase joint motion

·       Strengthen muscle tone

·       Increase muscle mass

·       Increase exercise endurance

·       Warms the muscles and surrounding areas, making them more supple and relieving            muscle tension

·       Reduces inflammation and swelling