EQUINE SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY
Equine Sports Massage Therapy can benefit any horse in any discipline. It can positively impact and improve muscles, the lymphatic system, the cardiovascular system, the nervous system and can aid in digestion, respiration and elimination.
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Muscle massage can aid in the recovery of fatigued muscles, tone and efficiency are impacted, scars can be broken down and allow for more mobility. Additionally, muscle spasms are decreased, massage can contract/stretch muscles, and massage can increase range of motion.
The Lymphatic System (which carries lymph towards the heart) is impacted by massage by assisting in detoxification, immunity and assists in overall lymph flow. Lymphatics is seen when a horse stocks up do to stall rest of lack of movement and exercise and massage assists in reducing this reaction.
The Cardiovascular System benefits from massage include decreased blood pressure and heart rate, blood flow to and from the heart is increased, veins and arteries can expand and increases the circulatory system.
The Nervous System is extremely responsive in horses, massage helps to relax this system.
SITUATIONS WHERE MASSAGE CAN BE USEFUL
Muscle Spasms are common especially in horses that undergo strenuous training. A spasm is when the muscle fibers contract but are until to relax again. This creates a tense spot in the muscle, caused by the lack of oxygen to the muscle itself or if a trauma occurs. Massage increases circulation to the muscle and therefore oxygen flow and nutrients. Massage itself helps the muscle to relax again relieving the tense and potentially painful area.
Colic is characterized by abdominal pain caused by a variety of intestinal complications. It can be caused by a problem with the digestive system, circulatory system or abdominal organs. Spasms in the intestine, blockages, gas, impaction and urinary obstruction all have the potential to be fatal. Massage assists with colic by increasing circulation and relaxing muscles allowing the gastrointestinal tract to allow the blockage to pass with greater ease.
Tying up syndrome (Paralytic Myoglobinuria) is the cramping of muscles after a horse has had time off and returns to exercise. this reaction is increased if the horse has been given high energy grain during the periods of rest. Horses struggle to move their hind quarters properly when returning to work. Muscles in the hind end bunch up and become hard. Massage can help alleviate the stiffness in the muscle as well as bringing the area more oxygen and nutrients.
Details:
Muscle massage can aid in the recovery of fatigued muscles, tone and efficiency are impacted, scars can be broken down and allow for more mobility. Additionally, muscle spasms are decreased, massage can contract/stretch muscles, and massage can increase range of motion.
The Lymphatic System (which carries lymph towards the heart) is impacted by massage by assisting in detoxification, immunity and assists in overall lymph flow. Lymphatics is seen when a horse stocks up do to stall rest of lack of movement and exercise and massage assists in reducing this reaction.
The Cardiovascular System benefits from massage include decreased blood pressure and heart rate, blood flow to and from the heart is increased, veins and arteries can expand and increases the circulatory system.
The Nervous System is extremely responsive in horses, massage helps to relax this system.
SITUATIONS WHERE MASSAGE CAN BE USEFUL
Muscle Spasms are common especially in horses that undergo strenuous training. A spasm is when the muscle fibers contract but are until to relax again. This creates a tense spot in the muscle, caused by the lack of oxygen to the muscle itself or if a trauma occurs. Massage increases circulation to the muscle and therefore oxygen flow and nutrients. Massage itself helps the muscle to relax again relieving the tense and potentially painful area.
Colic is characterized by abdominal pain caused by a variety of intestinal complications. It can be caused by a problem with the digestive system, circulatory system or abdominal organs. Spasms in the intestine, blockages, gas, impaction and urinary obstruction all have the potential to be fatal. Massage assists with colic by increasing circulation and relaxing muscles allowing the gastrointestinal tract to allow the blockage to pass with greater ease.
Tying up syndrome (Paralytic Myoglobinuria) is the cramping of muscles after a horse has had time off and returns to exercise. this reaction is increased if the horse has been given high energy grain during the periods of rest. Horses struggle to move their hind quarters properly when returning to work. Muscles in the hind end bunch up and become hard. Massage can help alleviate the stiffness in the muscle as well as bringing the area more oxygen and nutrients.