Common symptoms that indicate need for a chiropractic assessment in your horse:
- Short striding
- Behavioral changes such as refusals, being cinchy, bucking
- Decreased level of performance
- Diagnosed conditions, such as degenerative arthritis
- Problems or difficulty executing desired movements
- Muscle imbalance, spasms, or atrophy
- Biomechanical changes caused by various riding and training equipment, performance level and ability of the rider, shoeing
- Gait changes
- Injuries resulting from falls, training, or other activities
Keep in mind that spinal check-ups in healthy horses are also important! Proactive care to catch early problems can make a world of difference.
