It is not uncommon for animals to suffer from back, neck, pelvic and musculo-skeletal problems, and they can benefit from McTimoney Animal Manipulation.
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Welcome to Animal Manipulation
It is not uncommon for animals to suffer from back, neck, pelvic and musculo-skeletal problems, and they can benefit from McTimoney Animal Manipulation. The treatment is based on a non-invasive technique which involves no drugs or anaesthetics and most animals accept it quite readily.
McTimoney Animal Manipulation aims to align and balance the animal’s musculoskeletal system. By manipulating any misaligned joints throughout the whole body, with special attention to the spine and pelvis, it helps to both restore and maintain health, soundness and performance. It works holistically to eliminate the cause, not just to treat the symptoms. The treatment is very gentle, due to the speed of the adjustments. Any misalignments are released without force, thereby relieving muscle spasm, pressure on the spinal nerves and increasing blood flow so that healing can take place.
About Me
I have owned and competed my own horses for the past 17 years. After completing a National Diploma in Equine Science and Business Studies, I went on to gain an honours degree in Equine Science. This qualification then led me on to a Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Manipulation. During my years of study I exercised and trained many horses, specialising in dressage horses. I have also managed a full/part livery yard. I am based near Milton Keynes and cover the counties of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.
When to seek help
Horses
- Decrease in performance
- Loss of flexibility
- Uncharacteristic changes in behaviour
- Unlevelness, especially behind
- Uneven wear of shoes
- Asymmetry, such as stiffness on one rein or disunited canter
- Sore or cold backs, uneven pressure from saddles, or the saddle slipping
- Unexplained resistance, such as napping, rearing, refusing, bucking etc.
- Uneven muscle development.
Dogs
- Crying out when getting up
- Difficulty climbing stairs or getting into cars
- Signs of discomfort when being stroked on their backs
- Reluctance to exercise
- Stiffness or pain after exercise.
What causes these problems?
The most common and obvious causes can include:
- Trauma, such as falls, accidents, slipping etc
- Competitive work, usually involving tight turns, slippery going, increased muscle tension and other high demands on the animal’s musculoskeletal system
More subtle causes can include:
- Conformational problems
- Ill-fitting tack and equipment
- Dental problems
Aftercare
The aftercare usually involves rest and/or limited exercise for a few days. Thereafter exercise can be reintroduced gradually.
Most animals will become quiet or subdued after treatment and will need to be kept quiet and prevented from any vigorous movement. They may also drink more water and be slightly stiff for a few days.
This is all normal behaviour after treatment has occurred, as the body is going through a healing process.
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Animal Therapy
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