Do dogs know massage is good for them?
15 Dec, 2016
This question is one I frequently discuss with human clients while I treat their dog.
We all know the feeling of first touching a sore muscle and how that discomfort increases as the intensity of the massage increases. As humans, we know the massage is doing us good so we persevere and hold still, often fighting the urge to move away from the source of pain. Gradually, the discomfort gives way to an ache and then a warm, “gooey” (that is a technical term) feeling in the muscle. By the end of the massage or within a couple of days post-massage, the muscles are pain free and feel pliable and well hydrated.
