Back Pain Remedies That Can Help Your Dog 

There are several reasons why your dog may be experiencing back pain. It can be caused by weight gain, an injury, degenerative conditions, arthritis, infection, or cancer. Unfortunately, some breeds are more likely to experience back pain. These include pugs, French bulldogs, and dachshunds. Below are some treatments and techniques that your veterinarian might recommend to help eliminate back pain in your dog.

Pain Medications – Traditional prescription medications help provide fast relief for back pain. It is important to know if these are misused, they can do more harm than good. Your veterinarian may also prescribe muscle relaxants if the pain is severe.

Physical Therapy – This helps relieve back pain by strengthening the parts of the body that are weak and stretching out the parts that are tight. The good thing about this is that it also speeds up the body’s natural ability to heal.

Laser Therapy – When the light energy hits the damaged cells, it stimulates blood flow bringing healing oxygen to the area and improving nerve and muscle function.

Acupuncture – This is a 3,000 year-old Chinese medicine healing practice that reduces pain by improving energy flow. Tiny needles are inserted into the skin at specific locations on your dog’s body. This stimulates the energy of the body part, reducing stagnation while relieving pain and improving blood flow.

As you can see, there are many ways to address back pain for your dog. Having back pain can negatively impact the quality of life. Please do your part to ensure that your four-legged friend is pain-free while living their best life.