Rehabilitation therapy – Shortcut Thru IVDD

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Rehabilitation therapy

Nerves are the slowest part of the body to heal. It is better to think in terms of months rather than days/weeks.

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Nerves are the slowest part of the body to heal. It is better to think in terms of months rather than days/weeks. Patience is needed. Acupuncture and laser therapy is to stimulate nerve regeneration.

Only after conservative crate rest is complete, water therapy and other physical therapy can be started by a clinic or rehabilitation in the home.

Massage and Passive Therapy Exercises

After surgery, PT/rehabilitation can begin as soon as the surgeon directs — sometimes days after surgery.

Water Therapy

Warning: Why chiropractic therapy with an IVDD dog is contraindicated: https://dodgerslist.com/2020/04/22/chiropractic/

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