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.
Lameness can sometimes be attributed to spine and joint dysfunctions too.
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.
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.
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