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MCTIMONEY FOR HORSES

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Both acute (short term) and chronic (long term) influences can lead to the development of joint restriction and associated soft tissue dysfunction. In horses for example, it could be an injury or accident, or a more long term issue such as foot balance or poorly fitting tack. Once the problem is resolved, or injury healed the dysfunction remains. The animal can move and function normally, but may still show signs of discomfort, stiffness and some experience changes in behaviour which is when some owners ask for investigation as performance and everyday comfort is still not resolved.

The benefits of McTimoney treatment for your horse

McTimoney chiropractic treatment is a holistic whole body treatment and as such the benefits are widespread. It is a fantastic treatment for horse rehabilitation and for preventing injury. For equines involved, it supports faster recovery and prevents many injuries from occurring.

 

  • Increased flexibility and joint movement and mobility

  • Increased stride length and evenness

  • An increase in muscle elasticity

  • Improved coordination

  • An increase in muscle elasticity

  • Encouraging healthy circulation

  • Relaxation and a decrease in stress levels

  • Relief from discomfort

  • Increased rate of healing

  • Quicker recovery from exercise

  • A decrease in post-exercise muscle soreness

  • Helps to prevent muscle strain

  • Provides excellent pre and post-exercise stretches/exercises

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Symptoms to look out for...

The list below includes a range of symptoms and behaviours that can be the sign of an underlying issue. If you are in any doubt, then please call or email for advice. 

 

Asymmetries, such as stiffness on one rein

Unexplained deterioration in usual performance

Lack of impulsion

Struggling to work through from behind

Unwillingness to go forward

Not covering the ground

Unwilling to extend

Refusing at jumps, frequently knocking jumps down, reluctant to jump through combinations

Rushing into canter, going disunited, striking off incorrectly, bunny hopping

Stumbling/tripping

Sore or cold backed

Uneven pressure from saddle or the saddle slipping to one side

Unexplained resistance, such as napping, rearing, bucking

Uneven muscle development or atrophy

Behavioural changes

Uneven wear of shoes, frequently losing the same shoe

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