Chiropractic Care For Horses

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IS YOUR HORSE WELL -ADJUSTED?

How can my horse benefit from Chiropractic?

What kind of problems respond to chiropractic care?

list of conditions which may indicate a need for chiropractic care.

Scheduling appointments.

HOW CAN MY HORSE BENEFIT FROM CHIROPRACTIC CARE?

Chiropractic care offers a natural, drug-free adjunct to your horse's total health care. In conjunction with regular veterinary care, chiropractic care can decrease pain, and add quality to your horse's performance, movement, and well being. Chiropractic care addresses problems stemming from imbalances in the following three systems:

THE SKELETAL SYSTEM AND JOINTS OF THE BODY: Bones and joints form a flexible structure and capable of pain free movement when in normal health and alignment..

THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM: Healthy muscles allow the joints to move freely. Healthy muscles are free of spasm, weakness, pain, knots, or degeneration.

THE NERVOUS SYSTEM: Nerves "direct" the functions of the body controlling the flow of communication between the brain and all areas of the body. When nerves are pinched, reduced performance levels and pain may result. This can eventually lead to a state of poor health.

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WHAT KINDS OF PROBLEMS RESPOND TO CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT, HOW MANY ADJUSTMENTS WILL BE NEEDED, AND WILL IT HURT MY HORSE?

Chiropractic care is extremely helpful for animals having problems involving the joints, muscles and nerves. This is because chiropractic addresses the mechanical causes of disease where the nerves are pinched by a stuck or rotated joint or by a tight muscle. This is called " A SUBLUXATION OR MISALIGNMENT".

Two adjustments are usually performed initially. The horse is then monitored for changes to see if there is any measurable improvement. If none is present, your veterinarian is called in to perform further diagnostic work. If your horse is noticeably improved, a future adjustment schedule is determined based on the type and severity of your horse's condition. This range is usually 1 to 6 months between adjustments. Chiropractors treat subluxations by gently adjusting the misaligned area back into alignment. In most cases this restores proper skeletal movement, muscle and nerve function . My adjustments are LOW FORCE and GENTLE. Most horses noticeably enjoy their adjustment.

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SOME CONDITIONS WHICH MAY INDICATE A NEED FOR CHIROPRACTIC CARE:

• BACK, NECK , LEG, OR TAIL PAIN.
• INJURIES RESULTING FROM SLIPS, FALLS OR TRAINING.
• PERFORMANCE OR MOVEMENT PROBLEMS.
• SUDDEN CHANGES IN BEHAVIOR OR PERSONALITY SUCH AS BUCKING, REFUSALS, CRABBINESS.
• TAIL TO ONE SIDE.
• DRAGGING A HOOF.
• REFUSAL TO PICK UP A LEAD.
• CINCHY BEHAVIOR.
• UNEVEN MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT.
• JAW OR TMJ PROBLEMS, DIFFICULTY CHEWING EVEN AFTER TEETH HAVE BEEN CHECKED.
• WEIGHT LOSS DUE TO PAIN.
• HEAD TILT.
• CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.
• UNEVEN PELVIS OR HIPS.
• A LOOK OF APPREHENSION OR PAIN IN THE FACIAL EXPRESSION.
• MUSCLE ATROPHY, (LOSS), SPASM, KNOTS OR IMBALANCE.
• PINNING EARS, WRINGING TAIL.
• WEAKNESS IN A LEG. JUMPING PROBLEMS.
• SHORT STRIDING.
• DEGENERATIVE ARTHRITIS.
• SCIATIC NEURALGIA.
• SPORTS INJURIES.
• ROACHING TOPLINE.
• REFUSAL TO PERFORM IN SPECIFIC GAITS SUCH AS CANTER; LATERAL OR COLLECTED GAITS.
• SENSITIVITY TO TOUCH.
• INABILITY TO ENGAGE THE HIND QUARTERS. DIFFICULTY WITH BENDING OR FLEXING BODY OR POLL.
• RIDER SLIDES OFF TO ONE SIDE.
• PAIN SYNDROMES.
• GENERAL PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE.

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If you wish to schedule a chiropractic appointment for your horse in Wisconsin, Please contact our clinic

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