How do I know if my horse needs Chiropractic Care?
Loss or decrease in level of performance.
Problems or difficulty executing desired movements.
Behavioral changes (i.e. refusals, cinchy, bucking).
Naviceal Bone degeneration.
Short Striding.
Diagnosed conditions, such as degenerative arthritis.
Muscle imbalance, spasms, or atrophy.
Gait problems, such as cross-canter, loss of collection, refusal to pick up lead.
Injuries: resulting from falls, training, or other activities.
Stressful situations, such as conformation of the horse, various riding and training equipment, performance level and ability of the rider and or training.
Basic Soreness or over-riding.
Speed Horse Soreness.
How does a Chiropractor adjust an animal as large as a horse?
To answer this, it is important to remember that the chiropractor is not adjusting the entire horse, but, rather, a specific joint in the spine.
Initially, a complete chiropractic examination is preformed. This typically includes a case history; including any previous veterinary work performed, posture analysis, gait analysis, static and motion palpation of the spine and its joints, muscle palpation, and checking for any changes in temperature over the spine. Once the initial examination has been completed, the animal chiropractor will perform an adjustment on the area of the spine affected, so as to return the joints to normal motion, and to alleviate any muscle spasms and pain. A chiropractic adjustment is a very specific, high velocity, low force, controlled thrust by a hand, which is directed in a specific direction on a specific joint.
Fees: Bring your horse to me - $75.00 per Horse
I come to you for 2 or more Horses - $100.00 per Horse
For more information or to make an appointment e-mail me at djlou@hughes.net or call 337-497-1186. Ask for DEKE SOMERS.
