Equine Chiropractic now available…discover the benefits of keeping your furry friends comfortable, balanced and ready to live their best life!
Did you know that fabulous results can be achieved through chiropractic treatment, in conjunction with traditional veterinary treatment?
Having successfully completed studies in animal chiropractic treatments, Dr Gill Rickard has gained Registration to the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association.
So what is Veterinary Chiropractic?
Veterinary Chiropractic is the science, art and philosophy concerned with good health through restoration and maintenance of a properly functioning neuromusculoskeletal system, without the use of drugs or surgery.
Veterinary Chiropractic care is a manual therapy, which can be used for many health and performance problems. It focuses on the biomechanical dysfunction of the spine and its effect on the entire nervous system throughout the body.
Veterinary Chiropractic treatment does not replace traditional veterinary medicine; however, it can provide additional means of diagnosis and treatment options for spinal problems as well as biomechanical related musculoskeletal disorders. Veterinary Chiropractic can often eliminate the source of acute or chronic pain syndromes.
How to Recognize Back Problems
Qualified chiropractors are trained to recognise and treat subluxations (functional misalignment of a vertebra or the limited mobility of its facet joints). However riders, horse trainers and owners can monitor whether or not their horses have spinal problems. Dog handlers, trainers or owners can look for signs of VSC in their pets. Inspecting the spine before purchasing is just as important as inspecting the legs.
Your own observations of your horse
- Consider your horse’s recent performance and demeanor:
- Has your horse’s behavior or performance changed recently?
- Does unusual or fluctuating lameness exist?
- Does the rider have difficulty sitting straight on the horse?
- Has the rider or trainer noticed changes in the various gaits?
- Does the horse drag its feet or are the shoes worn down on one side?