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A Chiropractor’s Perspective
Dr. Jill Beaty
by John Moorehouse
“What we sometimes think of as behavioral issues in animals can actually be an expression of pain and discomfort.”
NAME: Dr. Jill Beaty HOME BASE:
Fletcher, Oklahoma YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 24
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
“I graduated from chiropractic college and went into practice in 1994. I attained my animal chiropractic and IVCA (International Veterinary Chiropractic Assoc.) certification in 2006.”
FAVORITE HOBBY:
“I have been riding horses all of my life and started competing in horse events at the age of seven. I’ve had success
in many levels and types of rodeo and barrel racing competition, from youth to professional associations.”
Q: What led you to decide to start providing animal chiropractic services?
A: My first experience with animal chiropractic was as a competitor having my horses adjusted when I was in high school rodeo. I saw the tremendous benefits chiropractic services had on their performance and overall attitude. Having experienced the benefits myself as a patient, I decided to go into the chiropractic profession to help both people and animals function and perform at their best.
Q: Do you see any specific chiropractic issues with race horses in particular? If so, what are these issues and how do you treat them?
A: Each type of equine competition does put stresses and strains on the horse’s body that can create muscle imbalances and misalignment in the spine and other joints, which we call subluxations. These subluxations create nerve irritation, inflammation, decreased range of motion, and joint pain. All of this will adversely affect performance and often attitude. What we sometimes think of as behavioral issues in animals can actually be an expression of pain and discomfort.
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