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Advanced technology and alternative care
for equine pain and disease

Therapeutic Massage - Manipulating soft tissues to:

  • Reduce pain and stiffness
  • Promote healing and rejuvenation
  • Enhance athletic ability
  • Help prevent muscle injuries
  • Reduce pain in chronic conditions
  • Promote relaxation and well-being

Acupuncture - Restoring harmony to the endorphin system and helping the body attaininternal equilibrium to better heal itself. Used for:

  • Sedation
  • Arthritic conditions and pain
  • Injuries of all sorts
  • Degenerative diseases
  • Neurologic problems
  • Immune system problems
  • Chronic lameness

Shockwave Therapy - Uses high pressure waves focused at a point within tissue whichstimulates bone and soft tissue healing. Recommended for:

  • Arthritic conditions
  • Chronic tendonitis
  • Fractures and stress fractures
  • Joint diseases
  • Navicular syndrome
  • “Sore back”
  • Kissing spine disease

Chiropractic - Appropriate in the treatment of:

  • Neck, back, leg and tail pain
  • Detecting and treating gait abnormalities
  • Performance problems in the athletic horse
  • Muscle spasms, nerve problems
  • Disc problems, joint problems, limping
  • Injuries from slips, falls and accidents
  • Jaw or TMJ problems, difficulty chewing
  • Event or sports injuries
  • Post-surgical care
  • Bowel, bladder and internal medicine disorders
  • Maintenance of joint and spinal health

Digital X-rays - One of the most advanced tools available to diagnose your pets' medica lissues.

  • Provide quicker, clearer and faster images than film x-ray.  They can be taken and developed in four seconds.
  • Help provide a better diagnosis.
  • Can be manipulated to view the image in ways that weren't possible with film x-ray.

Ultrasound services

  • Ultrasound examinations provide diagnosis of soft tissue injuries, such as those within ligaments and tendons. This diagnostic tool will also help us monitor healing at each re-check examination.

For more information or an appointment, call 1-800-585-5782

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Information on this site should not be used for self-diagnosis. Consult the professionals at Lake Region Veterinary Center for assistance.