Veterinary Medical Manipulation 

Equivalent to 'chiropractic' in human medicine. Chiropractic, as defined by law, applies specifically and only to humans. A chiropractor has completed human chiropractic training and obtained a Doctor of Chiropractic degree (DC). When similar techniques are applied to animals, it is correctly called spinal manipulation or medical manipulation. 

How it works 

What pets feel 

Veterinary Medical Manipulation (VMM) uses a HVLA (high velocity, low amplitude) thrust to directly affect the joint and the mechanoreceptors around the joint. 

The health of cartilage, muscles, and nerves are dependent upon normal motion. If a joint becomes restricted in its motion, this will result in abnormal mobility, which leads to muscle tension, pain, weakened muscles, malnourished cartilage, abnormal gait, reduced function, and decreased performance.

Conditions 

Restrictions affecting the vertebrae may cause impingement of the spinal nerves, which can lead to lameness, organ dysfunction, and reduced immune response.