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Equine Sports Massage Therapy is an accepted and valued aide in maintaining the overall health and physical condition of horses working in a wide variety of different events. It can be especially beneficial for the most athletic of horses, those that race. Often, it can be the winning edge.
Although Sports Massage can never be a substitute for veterinary care, there are great benefits that can support the care of your veterinarian.
Sports Massage:
- Improves circulation and promotes more rapid healing of injuries.
- Enhances muscle tone and increases range of motion.
- Eases muscle spasms.
- Aids in reducing inflammation and swelling in the joints.
- Relieves tension.
- Can stimulate circulation in the lymphatic system and hastens the elimination of waste products and other toxins.
- Helps to lengthen connective tissue and so breaks down/prevents the formation of adhesions and reduces the danger of fibrosis.
- Increases the production of synobial fluid in the joints, lubricating the joints and promoting the production of cartilage naturally.
- Aids in preventing injuries and loss of mobility.
- Boosts Athletic performance and endurance.
- Aids in restoring mobility to injured muscles
- Extends the good health and overall life of the horse’s athletic career.
- Maintains the entire body in better physical condition.
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