Equine Craniosacral therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a holistic way of treating the horse.
Equine craniosacral practitioners apply specific hands-on techniques to the horse's body to release restrictions in the musculoskeletal system and in the fascia, a tissue that weaves the whole body together like a spider web. Craniosacral is an energy-based therapy using light contact like acupressure. There is no physical manipulation to the bones and tissues. While specific attention is given to the cranium, spine and sacrum, treatment is not limited to these areas due to the way the body is connected.

Practitioners are trained to first assess the equine clients movement, posture and soft tissue. Hands-on techniques release restrictions throughout the body's musculoskeletal system,restoring balance and fluidity of the biomechanics.

We place great demands on our equine athletes. Keeping their bodies supple and in balance is important for performance longevity and for the horse's overall wellbeing. Newly adapted to the equine industry in the last decade, craniosacral therapy is a uniquely efficient way to keep horses in biomechanical balance and maintain skeletal and muscular health.

Craniosacral therapy is also used successfully in treating specific equine conditions such as headshaking, TMJ imbalances, head traumas and facial nerve paralysis. Craniosacral therapy is highly effective in treating both acute and chronic injuries.

What makes this therapy unique is its specific focus to the equine skull and its relationship to the rest of the body.. Read more about Craniosacral therapy. .

Source: Maureen Rogers ©2008