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1480 Royal Palm Beach Blvd Suite B

Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

Benefits of Spinal Manipulation

Spinal manipulation, often referred to as chiropractic care for pets, can provide several benefits for your furry companions. Here’s an overview of the advantages of spinal manipulation for pets:

1. **Pain Relief**:

- Spinal manipulation can help alleviate pain associated with musculoskeletal issues, such as arthritis, disc problems, or injuries, providing comfort for pets suffering from chronic pain.

2. **Improved Mobility**:

- By realigning the spine and joints, chiropractic adjustments can enhance your pet’s range of motion and overall mobility, making it easier for them to engage in daily activities.

3. **Increased Flexibility**:

- Regular spinal manipulation can help maintain or improve flexibility, allowing pets to move more freely and comfortably.

4. **Enhanced Nerve Function**:

- Proper spinal alignment promotes better communication between the nervous system and the rest of the body, which can improve overall health and function.

5. **Support for Rehabilitation**:

- After surgery or injury, spinal manipulation can be an effective part of a rehabilitation program, helping pets recover faster and regain strength.

6. **Stress and Anxiety Reduction**:

- The gentle nature of chiropractic care can have a calming effect on pets, potentially reducing stress and anxiety levels.

7. **Improved Posture**:

- Spinal adjustments can help correct postural issues, which may reduce strain on muscles and joints, leading to better overall body mechanics.

8. **Enhanced Performance**:

- For active or working animals, spinal manipulation can help optimize performance, ensuring that they are functioning at their best.

9. **Preventative Care**:

- Regular chiropractic check-ups can help identify and address potential issues before they become serious, contributing to long-term health and wellness.

About Us

We are a little different

Dr. Salvo is the sole owner of AcuVetDoc and eliminates many distractions by not having a receptionist or technician and works one on one with every client and patient. The only partnership Dr. Salvo strives to achieve and maintain is between her and her clients and patients.

Our Services

We are a veterinary clinic that offers a wide range of services from General Practice to Integrative Care & Rehabilitaion & Reproductive Services for our patients.

A little about Dr. Salvo

Dr. Karina Salvo graduated with a dual major in Biology and Chemistry at University of South Florida, masters in BioMedical Science and finally a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Ross University. She completed a medical and surgical internship at New York City Veterinary Specialists in 2007. She worked as a Medical Director of Medical and Emergency Services for one of the largest privately owned veterinary practices in New York City. she then decided to open her own practices. After owning two practices in New York ; she decided to continue her education within Eastern Practice. She completed her training at one of only two accredited Integrative Medicine Training Universities in North America; The Chi University and Integrative Veterinary Medical Institute.

She was born and raised here in Palm Beach county; she worked as a veterinary technician for 16 years prior to veterinary school. In 2014 she returned to her native hometown and shortly thereafter assumed the role of Vice President of the local Palm Beach Veterinary Society where she continues her role.

Who should perform Spinal Manipulation on your pet?

In Florida, one must be a licensed Veterinarian that is trained and certified in Spinal Manipulation!

Unfortunately some human chiropractors offer this service without training on the dog, cat or horse. Each of which has variances in bone structure and joint movement. Each animal expends different forces on their joints than humans do and their motion of the joints is different.

Trained chiropractors in Florida can perform chiropractic therapies on animals if they meet TWO criteria; they have been trained and certified for ANIMAL spinal manipulation AND they have a PRESCRIPTION BY THE ANIMALS VETERINARIAN to perform the modality on the patient.

If the chiropractor is not trained in animal spinal manipulation from a credible program; an underlying disease process they are not aware of or have an understanding of could lead to disastrous results!

If you chose to have your family chiropractor perform manipulation on your pet, please be sure to ask for a prescription from your veterinarian as well as proof of certification in training from your chiropractor.