What is McTimoney-Corley Spinal Therapy?
Originally known as Animal Chiropractic and then Animal Physical Therapy, this technique is now known as McTimoney-Corley Animal Spinal Therapy.McTimoney-Corley Spinal Therapy is a method of restoring health by gentle corrective manipulation of the bones of the head, spinal column, pelvis and limbs, thereby ensuring the proper functioning of the nerves and endocrine systems which control the natural self-healing capability of the body.
McTimoney-Corley Spinal Therapists are trained to assess bone misalignments by using their hands, and to correct any of these subluxations with highly refined yet extremely gentle manipulations. Remedial exercises will be recommended and advice will always be given to help avoid a recurrence of the problem.
McTimoney-Corley Spinal Therapists usually treat the whole body at each treatment session, this is because a problem in one part of the body can lead to problems in other areas. Hence our motto, 'The Whole Body Whole'.
McTimoney-Corley Spinal Therapy, when used regularly, can also be used as a reventative therapy. The frequency of treatments depends on the patient's occupation and life-style.
What should I expect from a McTimoney-Corley practitioner?
All McTimoney-Corley Animal Spinal Therapists should request that you ask your vet's permission first. You may be asked to sign a disclaimer to say that you have done this - this is both for your animal's and the practitioner's protection.
On arrival the Spinal Therapist will ask a wide variety of questions, regarding any worries, concerns or problems you have experienced in relation to your animal.
It is likely that they will request to see your animal move at walk and/or a faster pace, to identify any lameness and possible gait abnormalities.
The Spinal Therapist will then begin to examine your animal more thoroughly firstly to identify any abnormalities e.g., lumps, bumps, old injuries, muscle wastage etc. They will then use their palpation skills to feel for muscle tension, spasms, pain and skeletal misalignments in the spinal area. Besides palpating the spine, they will also check joints for appropriate range of motion.
The Spinal Therapist will then begin to apply appropriate manipulation adjustments. These adjustments help to relieve pressure on the nerves, free-up muscle tension/spasm and enable re-alignment of the spine, thereby reducing pain. This allows the body to function normally, to its optimum, so it is free to heal itself.
What are the advantages of a treatment ...........
Animal Spinal Therapists have many positive offerings, helping the body restore itself to normal without the use of drugs or surgery. Equine spinal core is essential for the trainer who wants that advantage on the track, for the weekend equestrian who wants a smoother ride and the dressage competitor who requires more flexibility.
