OSTEOPATHY FOR HORSES

What is osteopathy

Osteopathy was founded by Andrew Taylor Still, a 19th-century American physician. Still claimed that illness was rooted in problems with the musculoskeletal system, and that osteopathic manipulations could solve these problems by harnessing the body's own self-repairing potential 

Osteopathy is a gentle hands-on approach to treating a wide range of issues; with the aim of restoring and maintaining optimal health and well-being. Our treatment approach not only focuses on the identified areas of dysfunction but also takes into consideration the entire musculoskeletal framework of the horse; this enables fast positive change to occur with lasting long-term benefits. 

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Osteopathic techniques used during treatment  include:

• joint mobilisations

• joint manipulations

• soft tissue massage

• myofascial release techniques

• muscle stretching

• cranial release techniques
   

These techniques allow positive changes to occur within your horse's musculoskeletal system by positively influencing their circulatory, lymphatic and nervous system. These all contribute to achieving ultimate health and well-being; therefore enabling your horse to feel great and achieve optimal performance.