Below is a list of common presentations to Dr. Chris. In almost all cases, the key goal is to restore functional capacity (ability to move well), and consider preventive strategies going forwards.

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• Degenerative myelitis (muscle loss with age, also referred to as sarcopaenia).

• Spinal arthritis (wear and tear)

• Management of Hip Dysplasia

• Spinal Disc injury

• Acute limb paralysis following spinal lesion(e.g. disc injury)

• Management of knee injury (e.g. cruciate injury, luxating patella) either as a preventive, or post surgical, strategy.

• Abnormal gait movement (particularly show/performance dogs)

• Underlying breed-related genetic defects( e.g. hemivertebra in French Bulldogs/Pugs etc).

• Ongoing spinal management following limb amputation.

• Acute/chronic neck issues (e.g. trauma, disc, arthritis)

• Seizures - some cases respond very well, but depends on the mechanism driving the seizures. Often dogs that develop seizures after a head trauma will show the most improvements.

• Vestibular/balance issues - can sometimes be associated with upper neck problems.

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Considerable effort is made to determine if the issue at hand warrants Chiropractic care, or requires referral for further investigation. Dr. Chris has access to Xray/CT facilities through Adelaide Plains Vet if required.

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Usually a 2-4 visit trial is sufficient to establish if intervention is justified.