Back In Motion

Meet Mila 💙
She is a 5 year old Australian Shepherd who came to us with lameness in both her front and hind legs, and what turned out to be a subluxating hip at the root of it all.

When one part of the body is not working as it should, everything else picks up the slack. Mila had developed compensation patterns throughout her whole body as a result, her muscles and joints quietly adapting to protect the area that was struggling.

At just 5 years old she has a lot of life ahead of her. Our job is to make sure her body is strong enough and balanced enough to live it fully. 💙

We are so glad you found us, Mila.

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If your dog takes a while to get moving in the morning but seems fine once they are up, please do not file that away as just getting older.

Morning stiffness is one of the earliest signs that something might be going on in your dog's joints or muscles. In dogs with arthritis, movement helps lubricate the joints which is often why they seem to loosen up after a few minutes. But the underlying issue is still there and arthritis is just one possible cause.

We are not saying panic. We are saying pay attention.

Because the dogs we wish we had seen sooner are almost always the ones whose owners noticed something early and waited just a little too long to act on it.

Your instincts about your dog are usually right. Trust them. 💙

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Meet Alex 💙
He is a 7 year old Maltese who has seen more of the world than most of us. Italy, Switzerland and Kenya are just a few of the places this little adventurer has explored.

Alex has bilateral luxating patellas and had surgery on one side a while back. He has been doing really well with physiotherapy and continues to come in for maintenance and strengthening to keep both those knees as happy as possible.

For a dog who has places to be and continents to explore, staying mobile is not optional. We are making sure he stays ready for whatever adventure comes next. 💙

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The first session at Back In Motion does not start with treatment.

It starts with your dog walking through the door and us doing absolutely nothing except letting them settle. A sniff around. A treat or two. A chance to decide whether they trust us yet.

Because a dog that feels safe shows us so much more than one that is tense and unsure. And an owner who feels heard becomes a genuine partner in their dog's recovery.

We take the time. Every single time. 💙

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Meet Luna 💙
She is an 8 year old French Bulldog who has been part of our Back In Motion family for a very long time.

Luna has some hind leg challenges that we manage through weekly sessions, and she is doing beautifully. Consistent, regular physiotherapy has kept her strong, comfortable and very much her wonderful self.

Some patients come for a short rehabilitation journey. Others become part of your weekly routine and your heart. Luna is very much the latter.

We love having you every week, Luna 💙

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When a dog stops jumping on the couch, most owners assume they just changed their mind.

But dogs do not just decide to stop doing things they used to love. If your dog has quietly stopped jumping, hesitates before the car, or takes the long way around obstacles they used to step over without thinking, that is worth paying attention to.

Pain rarely announces itself dramatically. It whispers first. Through small behavioural shifts and quiet withdrawals from movement that used to feel effortless.

Your dog cannot tell you something hurts. But they are showing you. 💙

👉 Does your dog avoid jumping or using stairs? Tell us below.

Some visits are about treatment. Some are about the small things that make a big difference between sessions. 🐾

Nelson is an almost 11 year old Ridgeback who has been with us since October last year. He manages back pain, some geriatric changes and a recently diagnosed sacroiliac joint condition that has made moving around at home more challenging than it should be.

During his home visit this week we helped fit him with toe grips, they are small rubber tips that sit over the nails and give dogs like Nelson the traction they need on smooth floors. Such a simple tool. Such a meaningful difference for a dog who deserves to move through his own home with confidence.

He was not entirely sure about the process. But he tolerated it with the quiet dignity only a Ridgeback can manage. 😊

We love you Nelson. 💙

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