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a person petting the back of a horse with text that reads, what are the different types of equine massage?

Think all equine bodyworkers are practicing the same methods? They aren't! There are actually a few different types of massage therapy (AKA soft-tissue manipulation) that equine massage therapists can utilize to make a positive impact on your horse's musculoskeletal system. In this blog post, we outline some of the most common methods and the benefits of each.

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the benefits of massage for horses and how to use it in order to treat them

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By Dr. Colin Scruton - Hind limb problems can be confusing to identify and even harder to diagnose in horses. Some conditions can lead to mechanical deficits or difficulty in certain movements without causing the classic pain-associated lameness. Stringhalt, fibrotic myopathy, shivers, and equine polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) are four distinct diseases in horses that result in gait deficits. Accurate differentiation of these conditions allows for the most effective management to be…

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Equine massage therapists travel to different barns to serve sport horses in recovery and relaxation through massage therapy. Massage is known to improve blood circulation, which increases recovery rates and provides healing properties to spastic muscles.

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As a dedicated horse owner, you might often wonder how you can best support your horse's wellbeing between equine bodywork sessions. I'm frequently asked this question by my clients. My go-to advice? Focus on strengthening your horse's core muscles. Jenny Thompson | Flourish Equine Bodywork

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