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What is Equine Osteopathy?Osteopathy is a science and system of healing that uses physical techniques to remove tension and restrictions in the body in order to encourage structural and physiological harmony. From working on joints and muscles to improving blood flow and regulating nerve supply, osteopathy works on many different levels with the aim of rebalancing the body's structures, aiding its function and improving general well being. What can Osteopathy Treat?Osteopathy isn't just about bad backs, in horses it has proved to be particularly useful in helping to improve the following:
- Reduced performance
- Gait problems: tracking-up/short stride
- Stiffness in different areas of the body
- Reluctance to trot/canter on certain reins
- Problems with head carriage
- Changes in behaviour: bucking, rearing, kicking and bolting
- Stiffness in the older horse
- Maintaining mobility in competition horses
- Aiding rehabilitation after injury and in diagnosed conditions such as arthritis
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