The Back Therapist

providing McTimoney treatment for horses & dogs

"All animals will benefit from a McTimoney manipulation as it helps to ensure that the spine and nervous system are as healthy as possible."

How to know whether your animal needs a treatment.

All animals will benefit from a McTimoney manipulation as it helps to ensure that the spine and nervous system are as healthy as possible. However, it may be time to seek help if your animal is displaying any of the following signs or symptoms


Horses

  • unresolved lameness
  • asymmetry - stiffness on one rein or going disunited in canter
  • uneven shoe or hoof wear
  • unexplained resistances eg, bucking, rearing, napping or refusing to jump
  • if the horse has had a fall or accident
  • back pain or cold backed
  • deterioration of performance
  • changes in behaviour
  • uneven muscle development

Dogs

  • crying out when getting up
  • stiffness either before or after exercise
  • difficulty jumping onto things or climbing stairs
  • signs of lameness or uneven gait
  • reluctance to exercise
  • change in behaviour

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