Equine Chiropractic Treatment
The increasing demands of Equestrian sport are pushing the equine athlete to the extremes of its physiological limits. Regular tailored equine chiropractic treatment is one of the best ways to keep your horse working at their best.
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When should you consider equine chiropractic treatment?
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All equines, asked to perform physically, are likely at some point to have musculoskeletal problems. The more we ask of our horses the more likely they are to have issues, just like human athletes. In addition misalignments may be caused by acute issues such as a slip, trip, or fall, getting cast, or overzealous playing in the field. More Chronic, long term issues can include previous or current ill-fitting saddles, hoof imbalance, dental issues, conformational stresses and rider imbalances.
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Because McTImoney animal chiropractic looks at the whole body its uses and benefits are wide spread. Not only can numerous ridden and behavioural issues be helped but animal chiropractic is a brilliant way to enhance performance, prevent injury, aid exercise recovery rates and, achieve optimum performance.
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Symptoms to look out for
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Asymmetries, such as stiffness on one rein
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Unexplained deterioration in usual performance
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Lack of impulsion, struggling to work through from behind, unwillingness to go forward, not covering the ground
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Unwilling to extend
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Refusing at jumps, frequently knocking jumps down, reluctant to jump through combinations or over spreads, not travelling through the air
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Rushing into canter, going disunited, striking off incorrectly, bunny hopping
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Stumbling/tripping
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Sore or cold backed
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Uneven pressure from saddle or the saddle slipping to one side
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Unexplained resistance, such as napping, rearing, refusing, bucking, etc
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Uneven muscle development or atrophy
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Stiff or un-level, either in front or behind
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Uneven wear of shoes, frequently loosing the same shoe
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The benefits of animal chiropractic for horses
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Whatever we do with our equine friends we increasingly put pressure on our horses to perform better.
Within any equine discipline, sport can result in soft tissue injury, muscle tension, stiffness or soreness and imbalances in musculature.
Treatment using equine McTimoney chiropractic techniques can go a long way in alleviating, preventing and treating such problems.
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Increased flexibility and joint movement and mobility
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Increased stride length and evenness
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An increase in muscle elasticity
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Improved co-ordination
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An increase in muscle elasticity
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Encouraging healthy circulation
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Relaxation and a decrease in stress levels
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Relief from discomfort
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Increased rate of healing
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Quicker recovery from exercise
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A decrease in post-exercise muscle soreness
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Helping to prevent muscle strain
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Providing excellent pre and post-exercise stretches/exercises
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McTimoney is a whole body treatment using equine chiropractic techniques and as such the benefits are wide spread. It is fantastic treatment for horse rehabilitation and for preventing injury. For equines involved it improves performance, supports faster recovery and prevents many injuries from occurring.
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Prices
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Equine Chiropractic Treatment
£50
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Please note that both equine and canine clients are subject to a £15 call out charge if on assessment the animal cannot be treated. Payment is required in the day of treatment. Other small and large animal can be treated on request.
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