Mctimoney is a highly recognised form of animal chiropractic and is used to treat your horses back problems. McTimoney Equine Chiropractors have received training and gained an animal based science Degree and a Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in Animal Chiropractic and so are thoroughly qualified to treat your horse.
What Happens During an Equine Chiropractic Treatment
The delivery of McTimoney Equine Chiropractic is usually done by hand and is different from conventional chiropractic as it is relatively gentle. A treatment is required if your horse has a spinal or pelvic misalignment or fixation. These signs can be subtle or obvious with signs of inflammation, tension, heat and tenderness along the spinal column.
When a fixation occurs within a joint, the joint becomes locked at some point within its range of movement placing pressure on the spinal cord. This pressure can trap or compress a nerve which leads to dysfunction in the part of the body that the nerve affects. The purpose of a chiropractic adjustment is to free the joint by releasing the muscle tension locking it in place. When the pressure is released from the spinal cord the body’s normal nerve function can be restored.
The whole of your horse’s body will be treated. It uses short-lever, high-velocity, low-amplitude controlled thrusts to very specific anatomical points and articulations to create a therapeutic response in the horse and improve function of the joint, nerves and surrounding musculature.
Most horses accept Equine chiropractic treatment well, but it can be an unusual sensation, especially in horses that haven’t had a treatment previously. If a horse has pain they may experience a moment of discomfort as I release the tension and spasm. This resolves quickly and the following massage eases any lingering discomfort. I will always take my time with your horse during their equine chiropractic session, making sure they are happy and comfortable.
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Areas covered in UK: Worcestershire and surrounding counties.
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