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Advanced Equine Osteopathic Techniques Therapies

Osteopathic Therapists are renowned for their effectiveness and ability to quickly discover the true underlying causes of physical, emotional, and metabolic dysfunctions. Osteopathy is a method utilizing hands-on (manual) and natural treatments. It was founded in the late nineteenth century by Doctor Andrew Still, MD as he discovered the interrelationship between the musculoskeletal system and…

Equine Shoulder Issues and Lameness

Fore trauma patterns are more common than not and constitute probably over 60% of all lameness in horses, either directly or indirectly. Usually, you’ll see that one side has taken the “hit of the trauma” and, therefore, a one-sided torsion. Often, the point of the shoulder/chest will have a significant impact that stops the horse’s…

Stomach Ulcers in Horses

Ulcer Treatment For Horses Stomach ulcers are developed when the diaphragm muscle starts to spasm constantly. When this happens, the diaphragm muscles will twist the esophagus and the bordering vagus nerve at the Esophageal Hiatus. The vagus nerve is one of the 12 cranial nerves and handles proper acid secretion. When this type of impingement…