Treatment

The practice of chiropractic includes the establishment of a chiropractic diagnosis, treating spinal dysfunction and developing a treatment and maintenance plan. The chiropractic adjustment is very specific, low force, low amplitude, fast, controlled thrust which aims to influence only one vertebra. It is NOT the case that we aim to “put a bone or joint back in place”; in fact if there was a bone truly “out of place” that is a veterinary emergency!

Having found a decrease in the normal range of motion between two vertebrae, the aim is to restore maximum/normal range of motion. This allows for the spine to perform its many functions to full potential.

Each case is managed differently, but usually the horse will require the rest of the day off, a return to light work and back to full work within a few days. If abnormalities are found, the horse will require re-examination at varying intervals. The horse will then be maintained on a 3 – 6 month schedule. It is believed that chiropractic should be considered part of regular maintenance for comfort and performance.