Massage isn’t just about relaxation – it’s so much more. Dr. Narda Robinson is a doctor twice over, and has done massage therapy for both humans and dogs. She explains how massage is all about knowing the anatomy of the being you are working on and paying attention to what you feel with your hands and what your patient tells you.
When is medical massage a good choice for dogs? It can directly benefit patients who are experiencing pain, trauma, anxiety, or even digestion issues. Chronic stress and pain cause a lot of negative changes in the body, and massage can help to relieve that physical and mental discomfort and help get your dog back to feeling good and enjoying their life.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:
CuraCore Vet: https://curacore.org/vet/
Canine Massage video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1zEslSk6Q8
Canine Medical Massage: Techniques and Clinical Applications book: https://curacore.org/vet/bookstore/
CuraCore Find a Practitioner: https://curacore.org/vet/find-a-practitioner/
Related Links:
Acupuncture for Dog Cancer podcast episode
Massage for Dogs article
Pain Control for Dogs After Surgery podcast episode
Chapters:
0:00 Start
2:32 Hands On Education
5:02 Fascia
9:39 Anatomy and Palpation
12:26 Muscle Shortening and Pain
13:53 Full Body Impact
16:26 Massage Your Dog at Home
19:28 Recognizing Pain
25:42 When to NOT Do Massage
27:49 Knowing When to Stop
33:02 Learning to Do Massage
37:26 Recognizing Pain Part 2
41:54 Choosing a Massage Therapist
About Today’s Guest, Dr. Narda Robinson:
Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA, is a leading authority on scientific integrative medicine from a One Health perspective. She served as faculty at the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (1997-2016) and currently leads CURACORE VET and CURACORE MED as founder and CEO. A prominent influencer on scientific integrative medicine in both veterinary and human medicine, Dr. Robinson has cultivated her expertise for over 20 years of teaching, practicing, and research. She directs onsite and online programs on medical acupuncture, medical massage, photomedicine, botanical therapy, and integrative rehabilitation. In June 2022, she founded the organization, SIVMA, i.e., the Scientific Integrative Veterinary Medical Association, to expand learning and research opportunities for practitioners across the globe.
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