Rebecca Gengasamy, who is one of our clinical directors, is trained in a combination of Western and Chinese acupuncture, which she uses alongside conventional veterinary medicine to help treat horses, where appropriate.
Equine veterinary acupuncture is commonly used as part of treatment for the relief of musculoskeletal pain, particularly back pain. It is reported as especially useful for treating:
Muscular soreness, particularly of the neck, shoulders, back and hindquarters.
Arthritis – any chronic joint pains which often have associated muscle pain.
Sacroiliac pain.
By law, acupuncture can only be performed by a qualified veterinary surgeon that has undergone special training in the technique.
This is because the placement of the needles classifies it as an act of veterinary surgery, and it requires a thorough knowledge of veterinary anatomy and physiology.
Veterinary Chiropractic is a manual therapy, which aims to restore function of muscles and joints in the neck, back and pelvis to maintain optimum movement and soundness. It focuses on the biomechanical dysfunction of the spine and its further effects on the entire nervous system throughout the body.
Veterinary chiropractic treatment does not replace traditional veterinary medicine, but can provide additional means of diagnosis and treatment options for spinal problems, as well as biomechanical-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Veterinary chiropractic treatment can be useful for:
Enhancing performance ability in competition horses.
Chronic musculoskeletal problems.
Acute problems, such as muscular tension or stiffness.
Prophylactic treatment to maintain fitness.
Maintenance of soundness in older animals.
Treatment of chronic and acute pain syndromes.
Complementary treatment for chronic lameness such as bone spavin, osteoarthritis, navicular syndrome or tendon problems.
Rebecca will often use a combination of acupuncture and chiropractic treatments tailored to treat each individual case. Please get in touch to learn more.
