Major Systems That Benefit From Canine Massage Therapy and Infrared Therapy

The Muscular System is composed of approximately 700 muscles! Many of these muscles are responsible for movement by contraction. 

Canine massage can benefit the Muscular system by improving the tone, length, and structure of the muscle. It can aid in repairing torn or ruptured muscles, drain lymphatic fluid that causes swelling and inflammation, help repair areas of scar tissue, eliminate trigger points, and improve flexibility and range of motion.

The Skeletal System is made up of approximately 320 bones and is the main structure of the body creating the framework to house and protect the internal organs. The bone marrow is responsible for producing red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body. Calcium is also stored in the bones and ensures proper function of the Nervous and Muscular Systems.

Canine massage can benefit the Skeletal system by maintaining range of motion, flexibility, and mobility of the joints and helping move synovial fluid to the joints to keep them supple.

The Nervous System consists of the brain, spinal column, and nerves. The Nervous system sends and receives messages from the brain based on the information processed. The Nervous system is broken down into two sub-parts, the Parasympathetic (rest and digest), and the Sympathetic (fight or flight).

Canine massage can benefit the Nervous system by stimulating different areas of the body. It can help relax and calm down anxious/nervous dogs, release nerve pain, raise endorphin levels, aid in sleep, and, or prepare dogs for training and competition.

The Respiratory System is responsible for delivering fresh oxygen to the bloodstream and removing carbon dioxide.

Canine massage can benefit the Respiratory system by reducing congestion in the lungs, and loosening muscles around the chest to allow greater lung capacity to increase the amount of oxygen being delivered to the body.

The Circulatory System is in charge of oxygenating the blood and carrying the nutrients and hormones to each area of the body; the deoxygenated blood and metabolic waste make their way back to the heart and lungs to restart the process. 

Canine massage can benefit the Circulatory system by enhancing the circulatory process, speeding up detoxification, and improving the immune system.

The Lymphatic System follows the Circulatory System and collects bacteria and viral intruders that are then taken to the lymph nodes to be eliminated.

Canine massage can benefit the Lymphatic system by promoting lymphatic drainage. This promotes the lymph circulation and boosts the immune system.

The Digestive System processes food and enables the cell to use it for energy and fat storage. The waste is then eliminated through the kidneys. 

Canine massage can benefit the Digestive system by stimulating the peristaltic movement of food and waste.

The Endocrine System regulates the hormones in the body, which are then delivered by the circulatory system. These hormones include regulating calcium, reproductive hormones, and blood pressure. 

Canine massage benefits the Endocrine system by stimulating metabolic function.

This consists of the hair, skin, skin glands, and nails. It is the body's largest organ and regulates body temperature, produces vitamin D, houses various glands, and protects the body from dehydration and infection.

Canine massage can benefit the Integumentary system and improve coat condition by wringing blood flow into the dermal layer.

Sex hormones are produced by the ovaries and testes and regulated by the endocrine system - this is important for characteristic developments between male/female and for the continuation of the species. 

Canine massage can assist the reproductive system by improving circulation to help deliver sex hormones.