Benefits - Equus Sports Massage

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The benefits of Massage Therapy have been known since Ancient times. Among the many documented benefits of Massage, some of the MOST common are:

Restores mobility to injured muscles
Helps prevent muscle injuries
Increases range of motion
Alleviates stiffness and pain
Lengthens connective tissue
Relaxes muscle spasms and relieves tension
Improves disposition
Helps reduce inflammation in joints, alleviating pain
Increases athletic performance and endurance
Improves circulation
Provides a less invasive treatment for joints & muscles

Why it works...

The greater the demand on the equine athlete, the greater the need for preventative maintenance. Sports Massage Therapy was developed for the sports athlete, and its approach is to treat the cause as well as the symptoms.

60% of the horse's body weight is muscle, which greatly benefits from this non-invasive technique of Equine Sports Massage. It can improve your horse's performance by increasing circulation, range of motion, and relieving muscle spasms and tension. It is most effective when used as a preventative measure before or after competition. By breaking up tight knots and adhesions which restrict muscle extension, massage can prevent a muscle pull or tear from occurring during exercise.

This direct pressure technique is geared toward relief and prevention of muscle spasms, tensions and strains that can cause shortness of stride, stiffness and even lameness. It also aids in alleviating pain and soreness, frees up movement, increases circulation, lengthens connective tissue, and helps improve the overall disposition of the horse. What horse couldn't use a little relief now and then?

Conditions Which May Result From Muscular Soreness:

*Head Tossing* *Refusing or Switching Leads* *Shortened Stride* *Head and Neck Discomfort* *Tying Up* *Sore or "Cold" Back* *Unexplained Lameness* *Resistance to Lateral Flexion* *Girthing Problems* *Uneven Tracking* *Decreased Performance* *Ear Pinning* *Refusal to jump*

If your horse is exhibiting signs of injury or lameness, it is vital that you have him/her examined by your Veterinarian to rule out a more serious problem. We, as Equine Massage Therapists, will not claim to "heal" your horse. We cannot do that! We can, however, help the horse heal itself by providing therapy to alleviate painful muscular soreness and to hasten recuperation from injury. Keep in mind that massage is not a substitute for good Veterinary care, but Equine Massage Therapy, in conjunction with proper Veterinary care, is beneficial for a healthy, happy horse.

Don't let muscle soreness, poor saddle fit or recurring injury give you rides like this... ouch!

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Equine Sports Massage is not a replacement for good veterinary care. If your horse is exhibiting signs of injury or lameness, please consult your veterinarian to rule out a more serious problem.

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Equus Sports Massage
Marty Conger, ESMT
763-218-1113