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Equine Dynamic Bodywurks is a safe, dynamic non-invasive light touch hands on complementary and integrated therapy designed to keep your horse performing in optimal balance both physically and mentally.
Horses tend not to show their vulnerabilities and that includes pushing through movements and pain as best they can.
An overly tight noseband or curb chain can damage nerves that run along the cheek and lower jaw.
Together with the long back muscle known as the longissimus dorsi, they assist in lifting the forehand in jumping and galloping for instance. Depending on the discipline these muscles will be used in varying degrees
The Masterson Method® techniques are fabulous for increasing range of motion through the shoulders and encouraging downward relaxation of the scapula.
The TMJ has an enormous impact in the correct functioning of the muscular skeletal system.
Did you know there are 16 muscles involved in moving your horse’s ear? We can tell a great deal about how a horse is feeling by the ‘posture’ of his ears.
The great thing about Light Therapy is that it is a modality that helps the body help itself. It impacts neurotransmitters (chemical messengers). When light is applied to the skull, it is instrumental in endorphin release. Endorphins are “feel good” chemicals naturally produced by the nervous system. Light Therapy enhances cellular regeneration.
LLLT, or low-level laser therapy is a therapeutic light (also known as cold laser or soft laser) as opposed to High-Intensity Laser Therapy which is used in surgical procedures and eye care.
Optimal looseness will not be present in our performance horses if a less than ideal range of motion is present anywhere within the body.
