Chiropractic Care for Horses
Similar to humans, horses can also benefit from Chiropractic care. A horse that is poorly balanced and misaligned can experience back pain, which is often expressed through undesirable behaviour.
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Lameness can sometimes be attributed to spine and joint dysfunctions too.
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To treat horses, adjustments and low-force manual manipulations are applied to the animal’s spinal column and joints. These will help restore normal orthopaedic and neurological function and range of motion to the area.
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If your horse has a lameness or a very specific area of pain, it’s best to check for injury before proceeding with chiropractic treatment. As a qualified practitioner, I'll perform a full assessment before any manipulation is carried out.
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It's important to know when to seek help, here are some of the signs you can look out for in your horse's health:
What to look for
Pain and stiffness when touched
Reduced performance
Negative changes in behaviour
Difficulty flexing at poll
Inability or Difficult taking a lead
Difficulty or Inability to Collect
Pinning Ears or snapping when being clinched
Resistance to being ridden
All animals treated need to have vets permission beforehand