Chiropractic Care

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 The goal of chiropractic care is to improve agility and ability, reduce pain and restore motions/reflexes by targeting precise points of the body using therapeutically controlled force in order to improve function and movement within the specific areas of the body.  

 There are many ways to determine if you should take your horse to an equine chiropractor. Some symptoms could be as minor as poor performance, and in other more severe situations, like an uneven pelvis or a nervous system issue, equine care can be essential to prevent pain or limited joint motion from getting worse without more invasive operations. Here are some of the symptoms you can look for to know if your horse needs an chiropractic care:

-Poor performance 

-Abnormal posture 

-Changes in behavior

-Lameness

-Stiffness

-Back, neck, or tail pain

-Head tilt

-Uneven Hips

-Uneven muscles

-Hesitation to do regular things

-Sensitivity to touch

-Sensitive nerves

-Ears pinning back

-Difficulty moving in different positions or directions

-Limited motion

-Joint pain and motion

-Muscle Tension

-Uneven Gait

-Holding head or tail abnormally

-Hollow topline

-Refusing Jumps

-Muscle Atrophy

 How often you see an equine chiropractor is up to you and your chiropractor. To treat a specific issue: 2-5 visits within 1-3 months may be necessary. It may be beneficial for your horse to get regular adjustments to maintain balance, joint pain, and agility while performing. When you see an equine chiropractor, you can expect each adjustment to take less than an hour. Regular adjustments are a great way to prevent minor issues or things that aren’t even an issue yet from becoming major. You should not only react to treat what is wrong with your horse but prevent what could go wrong.