I use a combination of McTimoney-Corley Spinal Manipulation techniques, and massage, to gently bring the horses or dogs body back into alignment.
The McTimoney-Corley method is adapted originally from human chiropractic and is a gentle, effective method of soft tissue release, which, combined with massage, joint mobilisations and stretch exercises, can help to improve mobility, alleviate pain, and improve joint and muscle function along the spine, pelvis and limbs.
The treatment is suitable for any horse or dog, and can be used as a regular maintenance treatment, as part of a post accident/ injury programme, to prevent injury, to treat compensatory disorders / chronic problems, treat pain in the body, and to improve and maintain athletic performance.
Horses
Signs of misalignment or muscle spasm:
- Intermittent lameness
- Horse one sided / uneven or stiff on one rein
- Uneven stride, when ridden or on the lunge
- Horse favours one canter lead
- Breaking from canter to trot
- Bucking, rearing, bolting, napping
- Unwilling to work on the bit or hollowing back
- Jumping fast and flat instead of basculing, or refusing to jump
- Jumping to one side
- Disunited in canter
- Throws head up through transitions
- Inability to halt square
- Horse not straight (hindquarters to one side when working)
- Difficulty in collected/lengthened strides
- Decrease in normal performance
After treatment your horse should be more willing to perform as his body is back in alignment, and will be straighter, more flexible and more forward going.
Dogs
Signs of misalignment or muscle spasm:
- Lameness or limping
- Uneven movement
- Difficulty getting up/down, or in/out of car
- Unusual signs of aggression or unhappiness
- Lack of performance (agility, racing)
- Refusing to jump agility fences
- Carrying head or tail to one side
Benefits of treatment
- Horses and dogs are more supple after just 1 treatment
- Releases muscle tension and stiffness
- Improved range of movement
- Increased muscle strength, allowing your horse or dog to perform more easily and comfortably
- Improved jumping technique and horses able to complete more difficult dressage movements such as lateral work.
- Horses and dogs are able to work at their optimum levels without stress, unevenness or tension in their body.
