'Member Animal Biomechanical Professionals Australia
James Picton
EQUINE CHIROPRACTIC, OSTEOPATHY & ACUPUNCTURE
Symptoms
What tells you your horse has a problem
A few signs/symptoms include:
- Tail flicking or laying ears down
- Pain or discomfort on brushing or touching
- Girthing pain or pain under saddle
- Muscle wasting especially over saddle area
- Change in behavior or attitude towards work
- Lameness either fore limb or rear limb
- Bucking or pig-rooting
- Tying up
- Coat changes over specific areas
- Lack of coordination of gait
- Rope walking or plaiting
- Loss of performance
- Changes in posture i.e. high or low head carriage
- Shortness in stride or step
- Foot problems e.g. joint and ligament injuries
Endorphins released after acupuncture & chiropractic adjustment cause marked relaxation, of muscles, eyes & yawning as shown in the above pictures of horses, immediately following treatment
Other areas your chiropractor can help:
- Saddle fit
- Rider posture
- Exercises
- Rehabilitation from injury
- Teeth problems due to jaw imbalance
- Hoof care
- Dietary problems
- Behavioral problems
