Pet massage therapy ?
Even the thought of applying massage therapy to animals may seem
strange. But, in recent years, people have discovered that animals as
well as humans can benefit from massage.
Therapeutic massage can improve muscle
tone and increase a pet’s range of motion. Pet massage therapy may reduce
inflammation and swelling in joints and ease pain.
As in humans, therapeutic massage applied to pets is thought to promote
healing by increasing circulation and allowing nutrients to flow to the
muscles. It helps in carrying away toxins and any excess fluids that have
built up in the body. It also helps the muscles contract and release, which
eases pains, relaxes muscles, and releases tension. Massage can stimulate
circulation and help unfreeze muscles.
Massage therapy for pets
also releases endorphins. These
endorphins are the body’s natural painkillers and promote better physical
condition throughout the entire body.
If your family pet is moving slower, having trouble getting up and down the
stairs, or just lying around all-day, his muscles and joints may be tender
and painful. Gentle pet massage therapy may help to ease pain and
soothe aching joints.
