13/01/2026
🐾 Fascia is a connective web made of layers, with the outermost layer being the skin.
It weaves through your dog’s entire body, surrounding and connecting muscles, organs, nerves, and bones into one continuous system.
Many assume muscles do the sensing and reacting, but fascia is one of the most sensory-rich tissues in your dog’s body. It contains far more nerve endings than muscle and is constantly reading what’s happening both inside and outside the body.
Your dog’s fascia is always listening. It senses tension, stretch, compression, shear, vibration, temperature, and internal shifts with incredible speed and accuracy. It adjusts posture, balance, muscle tone, and protective responses before the thinking brain even gets involved.
This is why dogs react so quickly, so fluidly, and sometimes so explosively — their fascia responds first. It's also why fascia restrictions (tightness, adhesions, or stiffness in the connective tissue) can affect movement
Clinical Canine Massage uses:
✨ Myofascial release – to free up restrictions in fascia and restore natural movement
Combined with a blend of proven techniques:
✨ Swedish massage – for relaxation, circulation, and overall wellness
✨ Deep tissue massage – to target specific muscle tension and adhesions
✨ Sports massage – to support active dogs, enhance performance, and aid recovery
Together, these methods don’t just relax your dog—they help improve mobility, reduce pain, and support long-term comfort and vitality.
🐶 Whether your dog is a playful companion, a sporting athlete, or a senior slowing down, clinical canine massage can make a real difference
To discuss how we can help your dog call: 0788 2062915 or find out more at
https://www.fourdogscaninemassage.co.uk/
