Just like humans, animals can experience many health benefits from spinal manipulative therapy.
The alignment and proper movement of the spine is tied to numerous health issues, many of which can be resolved through manual and manipulative therapies. Each adjustment involves feeling each and every joint in the horses body. For any joint that is restricted in any way, a high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust is applied in the plane of motion of the joint to stimulate certain nerve receptors that then feed back to the muscles to correct the motion of that joint and associated musculature.
Horses can benefit greatly from spinal adjustments which reduce pain or discomfort associated with certain medical conditions.
We are highly trained and knowledgeable here at Forward Equine Veterinary Services, LLC when it comes to chiropractic* care, so you can rest assured your animal is in good hands.
To learn more about how chiropractic care can help your horse, contact us today.
*In the state of Wisconsin, “chiropractic” is a term restricted to use by chiropractors that work on human patients. Veterinarians that perform adjustments must by law use the term “veterinary spinal manipulative therapy” but the work is the same.