Chiropractor

[ASB_EQ_Gal]

The horse that I have posted on here about that has been crossing his front feet when he steps at the walk is going to get examined by a chiropractor soon and adjusted. His hip if somewhat out which makes the vet to believe that that is why he is stiff on the left side and he may be crossing because of that. The vet also had his stifle and hocks looked at and wants to inject them.

My question here is to know what experiences you all have had with chiropractors and adjusting horses, acupuncture, etc. The only experience I have had was at the show I just attended in Scottsdale. The people I with had 3 horses adjusted and saw some immediate results in some places.

[WhenPigsFly]

I have had wonderful experiences with Chiropractic work on my horses (of all ages, sizes and breeds) and I saw definite results. I usually try Equine massage first (approximately 3 times spaced over a few days/weeks depending on the issues) - if the massage is working, then we hold off on the Chiro .... however, if the massage is not effective, we go to the Chiro. My appy LOVES his massage therapist and it is really funny ... if he gets worked on and I go to my human massage/chiropractic we are more in sink --- not only are we individually aligned, we are aligned together.

Hope this helps.

[3kidsandahorse]

Mine has been adjusted twice since I've had her. It helped quite a bit, actually. I was skeptical but I saw the results myself. And I'm not one to go to the dr for every little thing, so certainly not for my horse!

I'm probably going to have one come and look at my girls' horse. She's being bothered by something on her spine. Just have to find one that will travel!

[Heather]

My Winston has a dropped left hip due to a very old fracture (probably when he was really young) and the muscles are shorter on his left side because of it and very tight down his left leg. We've had a serious issues with that left canter lead and when we first started he was pretty weak behind and would cross all the time when he did canter. I've worked on strengthening his backend and we see a fabulous chiropractor that is also a race track lameness vet. This has helped tremendously and by seeing this vet-chiro and doing exercises to strengthen his backend in conjunction with proper stretching and massage therapy, Winston is no longer cross cantering and is getting much better with the left lead. A good chiropractor is an awesome resource for you and your horse.

[CHCrystal]

If you can find a great massage therapist that does some chiropractic that seems to be ideal. Can work miracles : ). Just make sure you're finding someone reputable that does a really good job, otherwise the situation can be made a whole lot worse.

[JLWmassage]

I am a human Massage Therapist. And I always tell riders to get work bodywork them selves. You might be suprised how problems in your own body effects your horse.

[chelseab2005]

I am a human Massage Therapist. And I always tell riders to get work bodywork them selves. You might be suprised how problems in your own body effects your horse.

Not to mention the problems your body can develop from riding. I've been telling all the teenage riders at my barn to find out from their parents if they could start taking some joint supplements or going to a Chiro or massuse because of all the joint and muscle problems I've gained from riding for 15 years (started when I was 6 so yeah I feel almost arthritic at 21).

I've had Equine massage therapists work on both my horses as well as Equine Chiropractors. They helped us straighten out Elvis's back and helped ease my Rose Merchant's growing pains. It's how we discovered that I needed to ride in a different saddle for a while until the growing pain stopped. Rose Merchant gets periodic adjusments as well as a semi-annual massage to keep out the kinks.

[mlinky]

I'll chime in on this one. I started doing pilates (with a trainer) when I found that I was twisting in the saddle. That led me to the realization of how tight my back was. That led me to a fabulous chiropractor. Now my pilates trainer and chiro send instructions back and forth through me about what I should work on :tongue_smilie:

I am much more balanced and my back doesn't hurt (and I grew an inch taller!!).

[Cherokee03]

Anyone know a good Chiro or Massage Theropist in GA?

[JLWmassage]

http://www.acngroup.com/providerLocator.asp

http://www.ashcompanies.com/default.aspx

Check out these 2 sites to find a Chiropractor and Massage Therapist. People on these sites offer a discounted service.

[Klopfk]

When our Goosebumps was foundering with his front hooves he would constantly rock back onto his back feet trying to get away from the pain.. As a result he ended up really needing Chiro work. We had one come out and after having his back realigned he rocked less and seemed more comfortable. Wish I we would have had it done sooner!


Kris - Goosebumps Mom

[3kidsandahorse]

I was so excited JWLmassage that you posted these links. Then I figured out they are for...PEOPLE! :tongue_smilie: I hoped they were equine.

[D_BaldStockings]

Check out these links -might be useful?
http://www.avcadoctors.com/avcadus.htm
http://www.polocenter.com/vets/massageus.htm

as a start. There are many unaffiliated practitioners, I am sure, who are very capable.