Dry Needling
Used to decrease tightness and pain in muscles. A monofilament needle is inserted into the muscle to create a twitch response- releasing chemicals that restore the muscle to its normal resting tone, and decrease pain. Muscles can then be re-educated to function properly and pain-free.
Massage Therapy
Used in conjunction with dry needling to alleviate myofascial restriction to further restore proper motor patterns and coordination.
Stiffness or uneven movement
Lameness
Weakness
Coordination transitioning between walk-trot-canter-jumping
Hock pain
Stifle pain
Back pain
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Saddle fit issues
Girth issues
Topline issues
Arthritis
Behavioral changes under saddle
Shortened stride length
Head bobbing, limping
*Dry needling is not guaranteed to fix all of these issues but might be helpful as an adjunct to other treatments such as chiropractic care and injections. I will work with your veterinarian to determine if dry needling and bodywork are appropriate. The wellbeing of your horse is the most important thing and body work/dry needling are not appropriate for every horse. That being said, if your horse has been checked by the vet and continues to have issues, they might be myofascial in nature and a great candidate for dry needling and body work.
Lameness
Weakness
Coordination transitioning between walk-trot-canter-jumping
Hock pain
Stifle pain
Back pain
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Saddle fit issues
Girth issues
Topline issues
Arthritis
Behavioral changes under saddle
Shortened stride length
Head bobbing, limping
*Dry needling is not guaranteed to fix all of these issues but might be helpful as an adjunct to other treatments such as chiropractic care and injections. I will work with your veterinarian to determine if dry needling and bodywork are appropriate. The wellbeing of your horse is the most important thing and body work/dry needling are not appropriate for every horse. That being said, if your horse has been checked by the vet and continues to have issues, they might be myofascial in nature and a great candidate for dry needling and body work.