Dr. Dr. Shana Buchanan, MBA, Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture, Certified in Veterinary Chiropractic, Veterinary Food Therapist, Certified in Chinese Veterinary Herbs
Chiropractors view the spine as the fundamental aspect of overall health. Since the spine houses the nervous system, any abnormality of the spine affects the entire body. Therefore, the nervous system is the governor of the body, and a chiropractor’s goal is to maintain proper spinal alignment. In general, chiropractic is a drug-free approach to pet health care. A few terms associated with chiropractic are vertebral subluxation, homeostasis, adjustment, and innate intelligence. A subluxation is defined as a joint that does not properly move compared to other adjacent joints. Therefore, a subluxation is a misalignment or joint dysfunction. This is not only confined to the spine, but the majority of the subluxations are vertebral subluxations. Homeostasis is defined as an internal stability and equilibrium of an organism. This is achieved by adapting or eliminating an environmental stimulus. Chiropractic helps the body’s internal balance or homeostatic state since adjustments eliminate any hindrance on nerve function. An adjustment is a short lever, high velocity controlled thrust by the hand that is directed at specific articulations to correct subluxations. The purpose of an adjustment is to realign the joints so that normal movement can occur and eliminate nerve interference. This eliminates any pain or discomfort and allows for proper neurologic function to ensue. Innate intelligence is the body’s ability to heal itself. Chiropractic care removes any hindrance to this natural process and allows the body’s healing process to occur. Additionally, innate intelligence of the body encompasses the body’s natural ability to adapt to changes in its internal and external environments in order to maintain a state of health. In order for proper chiropractic care of your pet, a history and examination are required. The examination includes posture analysis, gait analysis, vertebral and extremity static palpation, vertebral and extremity motion palpation, orthopedic evaluation and neurological evaluation. The examination takes place upon your pet’s entrance into the clinic. Observing the animal’s demeanor and ambulation into and out of the office is vital in the examination. Even though you might only see the motion and static palpation, the examination starts as soon as you walk through the door!
Chiropractors view the spine as the fundamental aspect of overall health. Since the spine houses the nervous system, any abnormality of the spine affects the entire body. Therefore, the nervous system is the governor of the body, and a chiropractor’s goal is to maintain proper spinal alignment. In general, chiropractic is a drug-free approach to pet health care. A few terms associated with chiropractic are vertebral subluxation, homeostasis, adjustment, and innate intelligence. A subluxation is defined as a joint that does not properly move compared to other adjacent joints. Therefore, a subluxation is a misalignment or joint dysfunction. This is not only confined to the spine, but the majority of the subluxations are vertebral subluxations. Homeostasis is defined as an internal stability and equilibrium of an organism. This is achieved by adapting or eliminating an environmental stimulus. Chiropractic helps the body’s internal balance or homeostatic state since adjustments eliminate any hindrance on nerve function. An adjustment is a short lever, high velocity controlled thrust by the hand that is directed at specific articulations to correct subluxations. The purpose of an adjustment is to realign the joints so that normal movement can occur and eliminate nerve interference. This eliminates any pain or discomfort and allows for proper neurologic function to ensue. Innate intelligence is the body’s ability to heal itself. Chiropractic care removes any hindrance to this natural process and allows the body’s healing process to occur. Additionally, innate intelligence of the body encompasses the body’s natural ability to adapt to changes in its internal and external environments in order to maintain a state of health. In order for proper chiropractic care of your pet, a history and examination are required. The examination includes posture analysis, gait analysis, vertebral and extremity static palpation, vertebral and extremity motion palpation, orthopedic evaluation and neurological evaluation. The examination takes place upon your pet’s entrance into the clinic. Observing the animal’s demeanor and ambulation into and out of the office is vital in the examination. Even though you might only see the motion and static palpation, the examination starts as soon as you walk through the door!
The individuals who are allowed to adjust animals are Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs) and Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) who have gone through a certification process. A DC must work under a DVMs recommendation in Texas. The certification consists attending an Animal Chiropractic Accreditation Commission (ACAC) of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) accredited animal chiropractic program which includes 280 plus classroom and laboratory instruction hours. After successfully passing the ACAC exit exam, the DVM or DC will sit for the Animal Chiropractic Certification Commission (ACCC) written and practical examinations. After passing these three tests, the certified doctor must obtain 30 hours of approved Continual Education (CE) every 3 years.
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