Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Services
for
Humans & Animals

Manual adjustment consisting of a short, quick (high amplitude, low velocity) gentle thrust to a specific joint, one at a time. This restores normal range of motion, alleviates pain & reduces local muscle spasms. Adjustments to animals, compared a human, is quite different as the cavitation (“popping” or audible) is often not heard and animals tend to need less adjustments to achieve desired results.

Physical Rehabilitation for Animals consists of therapeutic exercises, stretches, balance & proprioception, passive & active range of motion and soft tissue therapy. Dr. Mar will design a custom exercise rehab program with the intention for the patient to perform most of their physical rehab at home. The program is accessible via email, text and/or print out. Initial evaluations are ideally performed in person but zoom is available for those living outside of San Diego for exercise rehab programs once a vet referral is signed and received. 

Muscles and fascia that attached to the spinal vertebrae are stimulated by the Vetrostim instrument to help reduce misalignments, increase range of motion, improve strength & performance of both the spine and extremities.

Chiropractic manipulation (adjustment) is the application of pressure to a person’s spine or other parts of their body to adjust and correct alignment. Chiropractic manipulation aims to reduce pain, improve nerve function and increase biomechanical range of motion. CMT can be delivered in a traditional diversified manual adjustment, drop table, arthrostim or activator technique. Mobilization of the joints can also be performed when grade 5 manipulation isn’t warranted as an effective adjustment technique.

Graston Technique, Myofascial Release and Active Release Technique are instrument-assisted & manual soft tissue therapy techniques to treat areas of the body exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or adhesions. Areas of fibrosis or adhesions can be found in the muscles and connective tissues with almost any injury ranging from neck pain to ankle sprains. Whether it be instrument-assisted or manual, soft tissue therapy helps to promote proper remodeling and densification of muscles, fascia, ligaments and tendons.

Phonophoresis is a physiotherapy technique that combines ultrasound and topical anti-inflammatory agents. Ultrasound waves then help your skin absorb the agent(s) into the tissues beneath. Phonophoresis treats inflammation and pain in your muscles, ligaments, and joints. It’s similar to iontophoresis which delivers topical healing agents through your skin using electrical currents instead of ultrasound.