Founded by Marc L. Sommer, DC, DAAPM, CAC in 1993, Little Critters Chiropractic Services provides gentle, painless chiropractic treatment to animals varying in size from hamsters to horses, and all sizes in between.
Dr. Sommer earned his BA from the University of Hartford and his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from the New York Chiropractic College. In 1993 he pursued advanced training in animal chiropractic, receiving his Diplomate as a Certified Animal Chiropractor from the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association.
Some of the conditions from which animals may suffer which usually respond well to chiropractic treatments are: arthritis, disc problems, back and joint pain and stiffness, neuropathies and mylopathies, lameness, altered gait, musculoskelatal problems, and connective tissue (tendons and ligaments) strains and sprains.
It is the job of the Doctor of Chiropractic to determine if any bones are out of their normal position (misaligned or subluxated), and are causing pressure to be placed on a nerve, that can alter normal function and health. The affected bones are gently placed back into their normal position with an adjustment.
It is been our experiece over the past 15 years that animals usually respond dramatically faster than people do, for the same condition. This might be because their spines are horizontal and supported by four legs and our spines are vertical and supported by two legs.
Dr. Sommer has multiple treatment locations throughout Northern New Jersey, and would be happy to speak with your veterinarian about integrating chiropractic treatment into the overall healthcare plan for your furry friend.